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  • LR, Maersk and Core Power to conduct nuclear container ship regulatory study

    Lloyd’s Register (LR), A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) and Core Power have launched a joint regulatory assessment study to research the regulatory feasibility and frameworks that would need to be established for a nuclear container ship using a fourth-generation reactor noted for its high inherent safety to undertake cargo operations at a port in Europe.…


  • Sector showing signs of recovery but government intervention required to unleash growth – FDF

    Food and drink businesses are bouncing back, and are preparing to invest, but Government action is needed to unlock full growth potential going forward. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has today published its Q2 State of Industry Report, which tracks business confidence and trends in the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. The new analysis reveals…


  • Sector showing signs of recovery but FDF urges government intervention to unleash growth

    Food and drink businesses are bouncing back, and are preparing to invest, but Government action is needed to unlock full growth potential going forward. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has today published its Q2 State of Industry Report, which tracks business confidence and trends in the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. The new analysis reveals…


  • Produce gluten-free and clean-label without compromise with Kröner-Stärke’s Sanostar

    Kröner-Stärke says food manufacturers can gain a competitive edge, or branch into or expand their free-from ranges with its Sandostar gluten-free wheat starch, which offers sensory and functional properties that create final products of very high quality. At a time when the strong demand for gluten-free products continues to grow across Europe, producing gluten-free products that…


  • Smart meter diagnosis tool launched in GB

    Image courtesy Tomato Energy GB utility network provider GTC has developed and launched a remote smart meter diagnosis tool on the Data Communications Company’s (DCC) network. With the tool, GTC is able to connect to and communicate with smart meters in order to remotely diagnose issues and thereby reduce the need for costly and time-consuming…


  • Flyers adds cherry flavour to liquorice portfolio

    Flyers is adding a bespoke, zingy Cherry to its existing stable of Sour and Fruity Flavoured liquorice sticks. The cult liquorice pioneer, born way back in 1946, is picking upon on the meteoric growth of this childhood classic, which is enjoying unwavering generational appeal to liquorice lovers of all ages and more inquisitive sweet enthusiasts…


  • PPMA 2024: annual trade show is rapidly approaching

    Hall 5 at the NEC will once again be filled with excitement and anticipation, providing visitors to the annual PPMA Show with a perfect platform to network with well-known exhibitors and learn about their latest state-of-the-art technologies and solutions. For over 35 years the annual PPMA Show has been a highlight of the processing and…


  • Greek island of Kythnos demonstrates smart energy technologies

    Image: Kythnos Smart Island project The Siemens-funded ‘Kythnos Smart Island’ project has been completed, demonstrating smart energy technologies as part of a holistic infrastructure upgrade. The four-year project on the Greek island, located between Kea and Serifos about 100km southeast of the port of Piraeus, was aimed to provide a testing ground for a range…


  • Partnership between CoreTigo and Raven.ai targets manufacturing

    CoreTigo and Raven.ai are pleased to announce a partnership that introduces a powerful solution designed to enhance manufacturing efficiency and operational excellence. This collaboration equips manufacturers with user-friendly tools to boost Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and optimise machine performance. By merging Raven’s OEE and production tracking software with CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless technology, the digital solution…


  • AI-embedded drone grid defect inspector wins APEC smart grid award

    The award ceremony of the sixth Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Smart Communities Initiative Best Practices Awards Program held in Lima, Peru. In the photo: director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Poon Kwok-ying (first row, fourth right), guests, winners from other APEC member economies and the Hong Kong, China delegation at the ceremony. Image courtesy…