When someone is experiencing insomnia, their sleep is monitored for several days to paint a picture of when, why, and how often they experience restlessness, so that they can take steps to improve their sleep quality. When an athlete wants to improve their performance, training metrics such as heart rate, v02 max, and recovery time…

ADM has released its 2026 Flavor and Color Trends Outlook, forecasting a year where personal resilience and emotional wellbeing will shape consumer preferences across food and beverage categories. The report identifies three key trend spaces — Authentic Wellbeing, Give Me More, and Newstalgia Dreamland — each reflecting a growing desire for nourishment, escapism, and emotional…

pladis, the global snacking group behind household brands like McVitie’s, Flipz, and GODIVA, has cemented its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing snacking companies, reporting record annual revenue of £3.23 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024. A 17 per cent year-on-year revenue increase was driven by a keen focus on product innovation…

British dressing disruptor All Dressed Up is celebrating a major retail milestone this October, securing national listings with both Waitrose and Co-op for its bold, all-natural range. Known for shaking up the salad and sauce category with flavour-forward innovation and clean-label credentials, the brand will roll out three of its four SKUs — Everyday House,…

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fibre-based specialty materials, has delivered a breakthrough in sustainable coffee packaging with the launch of its GreenPod Home portfolio. The new range offers a solution for the coffee pod market, earning the prestigious OK compost HOME certification from TÜV Austria. This certification confirms that the materials can successfully break down…
Becca Dodds, Marketing Manager, Mobile Gas Management, Draeger Safety UK The rise of smart technology and AI within the field of safety offers a significant and positive step forward in the way we monitor workplace safety. The research for the most recent Dräger Safety and Health at Work report shows that three-quarters of respondents believe…

New investment at Weeton Barracks in Lancashire is creating modern, sustainable accommodation and energy infrastructure, reflecting a broader government commitment to optimise the Army estate. A new Single Living Accommodation block will provide 69 en-suite bedspaces for junior ranks, incorporating communal kitchens, dining areas, lounges, utility spaces, and storage. Sustainable technologies include rooftop solar panels,…

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) have reached a two-year coalition agreement aimed at accelerating the decarbonization of the maritime industry. The partnership was announced at the IAPH 2025 World Ports Conference in Kobe, Japan (October 7-9). The collaboration brings together GCMD’s expertise in closing…

A new study by BSI (British Standards Institution) is sounding a major alarm for the food and drink sector, suggesting that the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is poised to eliminate critical entry-level jobs—the traditional starting points for Gen Z careers. The research, which analysed corporate reports and polled over 850 global…

Bio&Me, the UK’s fastest-growing gut health brand, is significantly expanding its footprint in the functional food category with the launch of its Daily Boost Fibre + Protein Bars. The new product line is specifically engineered to meet the demand for convenient, healthy snacking, particularly among female consumers who currently lack appealing, non-male-oriented options that deliver…