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Consuming Palatinose (isomaltulose) enhances the body’s hormonal and glycaemic response to a second meal by raising GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) and PYY (peptide tyrosine tyrosine) levels, according to a recent study (Zhang J. et al (2025). Gut Hormones and Postprandial Metabolic Effects of Isomaltulose vs. Saccharose Consumption in People with Metabolic Syndrome. Nutrients, 17(15), 2539. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17152539) by Zhang et…
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Vadasz, the top chilled pickle and kimchi brand in the UK, is introducing Smacked Cucumbers, a new, spicy take on classic pickles. The introduction capitalises on the expanding popularity of pickled foods on menus throughout the world and the growing desire of consumers for these strong, tart flavours at home (The Food People). Vadasz’s fresh,…
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Kemtile is using PPMA 2025 to engage prospective customers on the benefits of coming to an internationally-backed industrial flooring and drainage business with a single source approach to flooring projects across the process and packaging industry. The PPMA Show (23rd-25th Sept) is the largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition held annually at NEC Birmingham in…
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Image courtesy 123rf ChargeScape, an automotive joint venture focused on electric vehicle-grid integration, and Nissan have launched a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot in the utility territory covered by Silicon Valley Power (SVP). The pilot is possible through the California Energy Commission’s Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) programme Option 3. Silicon Valley is one of the…
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Source: Neara. A look inside Neara’s physics-enabled digital twin. From blackouts during heatwaves to surging air conditioning demand that grids can’t support, energy systems stress is now a daily reality in Europe and demanding smarter planning, writes Taco Engelaar, SVP and Managing Director, Europe at Neara. At the same time, the EU is working to…
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Image courtesy 123rf Harri Iisakka of Synergi discusses how, as the uptake of electrified assets such as EVs continues to rise across Europe, one challenge remains a hurdle crucial to overcome: interoperability. Electrification at scale is a key pillar in reaching the EU’s 2050 carbon neutrality target. Decarbonising road transport and heating will play a…
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Dozz, the first chilled, ready-to-eat soup in a 100% recyclable aluminium can, is setting a new standard for food-to-go. Designed to be eaten cold right out of the container without the need for a bowl, microwave or silverware, the inventively presented set of ten nutritious soups are aimed at busy, health-conscious consumers seeking a quick…
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Greater Manchester’s public transport ambitions have received a major boost, with more than £6M allocated to develop a new wave of tram and tram-train connections across the region. The funding, approved by the Bee Network Committee and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, will accelerate planning on a series of strategic “rapid transit” projects designed to…
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Technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to deliver a fully integrated electric propulsion system with waterjets for two new high-speed catamaran ferries being built for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen. The vessels will serve the Kattegat route. The battery-electric vessels are being built at the Incat shipyard in Tasmania, with Wärtsilä supplying the integrated electric propulsion system,…
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The Bühler Group has announced a significant change in leadership for its Grains & Food division. At the end of 2025, Johannes Wick will leave his position as CEO of Grains & Food after ten years of exceptional leadership to assume a new strategic role at Bühler. He will be replaced as CEO of Grains…
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