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  • Saipem Wins Three Offshore Azerbaijan Contracts

    Oct 15, 2025 © Peter Hermes Furian / Adobe Stock Saipem, in consortium with BOS Shelf LLC and BOS Shelf International FZCO, (both companies being affiliates to the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic, SOCAR) has been awarded three new offshore contracts for the Shah Deniz Compression project operated by bp in Azerbaijan. The…


  • Consumer priorities are reshaping the global nutrition market

    As the global nutrition market accelerates toward a projected value of $759bn by 2034, food and beverage brands are being called to rethink how they connect with health-conscious consumers. According to new research from Tetra Pak, emotional drivers and lifestyle alignment are now just as influential as functional benefits in shaping demand for food supplements…


  • Scottish Bee unveils Cranberry & Ginger Honey

    Scottish Bee has unveiled its latest festive favourite, Cranberry & Ginger Blossom Honey. Blossom honey, the humble hero of Scottish Bee’s last revelatory launch, once again takes centre stage, this time playing host to zingy cranberry and the warm, spicy tingle of ginger. Our island produces only 20-25% of its annual honey needs, which means…


  • Univar Solutions opens R&D kitchen to fuel European food technologists

    Univar Solutions has made a significant investment in European food product development, announcing the opening of its Foodology by Univar Solutions kitchen at its Solution Center in Essen, Germany. The new food kitchen will prioritize product innovation and growth, offering culinary novel solutions for customers and suppliers in Europe. The new Essen kitchen is engineered…


  • Damavand adapts production to meet European demand for value-added foods

    Damavand, a key player in the Greek tomato processing industry, has reinforced its 25-year partnership with SIG by installing the advanced SIG Compact 12 Aseptic Food filling machine at its Filia, Karditsa facility. This strategic investment secures the firm’s operational agility and product diversification to meet evolving European industry demands. The primary driver for this…


  • Nuremberg – November 25 – 27, 2025 Hall 10, Booth 340 Better Power for Automation PULS, a market leader in power conversion technology, is celebrating its return to trade fairs at SPS from November 25–27 in Nuremberg. For the first time in many years, the premium supplier will be back on site in Hall 10,…


  • Arla Foods Ingredients unveils next-generation protein bar concepts

    Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has introduced “Easy Bite,” a new formulation concept demonstrating advanced capabilities in protein bar manufacturing to improve nutritional metrics and overcome critical textural challenges common to high-protein matrixes. The concept utilises a customised whey protein solution, Lacprodan EasyBar, to deliver a high-protein, clean-label snack while achieving unprecedented shelf-life stability without the…


  • Whitakers commissions dedicated nut processing facility

    Whitakers Chocolates, one of the UK’s longest-established chocolatiers, has announced a major strategic investment with the commissioning and opening of a dedicated nut processing facility at its Snaygill site in Skipton, Yorkshire, UK. This development is seen as a pivotal milestone in the company’s 135-year history, fundamentally expanding its production capabilities while safeguarding its core…


  • How Optical Innovation Powers the Next Era of Sustainable Photonics

    Wind turbines. Solar cells. Tracking climate change. Photonics is reshaping how we innovate – while cutting environmental impact. From Fresnel Lenses concentrating the sun’s rays into solar panels to optical sensing tools helping farmers boost harvests, optical components are powering us to build a sustainable future. There are dual difficulties facing today’s businesses: innovating for…


  • Major regeneration in Feltham

    A major regeneration project in Feltham, west London, is set to unlock one of the area’s largest brownfield sites. The Ministry of Defence, Hounslow Council, and the Greater London Authority have agreed a partnership to deliver 3,000 new homes, commercial and creative spaces, and enhanced public transport and community facilities. Construction is planned to begin…