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The rising popularity of sourdough, boule breads and half loaves in the UK and Ireland has brought new challenges for bakeries. The round shape, thick crust and soft interior of these breads make them difficult to slice consistently at scale. European Process Plant Ltd (EPP) is introducing the Brevetti Gasparin Boule Bread Slicing Machine, a…
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One of the biggest trends to hit the fruit and veg aisle – the Crossbreed fruit – is now available to food and drink manufacturers in the form of natural flavours, created by flavour house I.T.S. Tapping into consumer curiosity about trying something new along with the trend for exciting twists on everyday favourites, crossbreed…
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New Wave Biotech has partnered with CPI, the UK’s national translational research and innovation organisation, to apply hybrid AI-powered downstream processes simulation to one of industrial biotech’s most persistent bottlenecks: lipid extraction. The project will also extend to intracellular bioprocesses, exploring how digital-first methods can improve scalability across multiple applications. Demand for lipid-based ingredients is…
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The European artisanal gelato sector is riding a wave of positive growth, spearheaded by Italy, as the entire supply chain prepares for a record-breaking SIGEP World – The World Expo for Foodservice Excellence, slated for January 16-20, 2026, at the Rimini Expo Centre. New data confirms the Italian frozen dessert is maintaining its status as…
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The EDA Beer Summit officially cemented its status as a critical hub for brewing innovation last week, successfully convening nearly 200 researchers, master brewers, and industry leaders for its second annual edition at the Basque Culinary Center. The summit’s organisers noted that high attendance and the calibre of content underscored the intense focus and innovative…
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The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has been granted a Royal Charter by His Majesty King Charles III, marking a historic milestone in its more than 60-year legacy and ushering in a new era as the Chartered Institute of Food Science and Technology. This prestigious recognition reflects the Institute’s unwavering commitment to advancing…
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The UK government has approved a record number of major infrastructure projects in the first year of this Parliament, marking a significant milestone in its push to accelerate construction, energy, and transport development. A total of 21 major decisions have been made, surpassing the previous first-year record of 15, and bringing the cumulative total to…
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Image: 123rf Australian transmission network operator Transgrid Group has announced that main construction work has started on the HumeLink transmission project in New South Wales. HumeLink will see 365km of new 500 kV transmission lines connect Wagga Wagga, Maragle and Bannaby and 835 new transmission towers erected using 52,610 tonnes of steel. The project is…
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IEA executive director Fatih Birol. This year will see 750GW of new renewable energy capacity installed globally – but 1700GW remains “in the queue, waiting to be connected to the grid”. And that, according to Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, is one of the biggest barriers to the world tripling renewable…
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Jim Beam is set to re-launch Jim Beam Black in the UK. Featuring a seven-year-aged liquid aged in white oak barrels, Jim Beam Black offers a smoother drinking experience with notes of caramel, vanilla and rich oak, making it a versatile serve that’s equally enjoyable neat, over ice, or mixed into a classic Old Fashioned.…
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