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As Halloween celebrations grow bigger and start earlier each year, the spotlight is increasingly turning toward inclusivity — ensuring everyone, including those with food allergies and intolerances, can join in the fun. This year’s Halloween Medallists for the Halloween Free-From Awards have been revealed, showcasing a range of innovative and allergy-friendly treats that are as…
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Finlays, the global B2B beverage solutions provider, has acquired Leahy-IFP, a leading aseptic packer and formulator of natural fruit-based beverages based in Illinois, US in a move designed to strengthen its position in the fast-growing natural beverage sector. Under the deal, Finlays will integrate Leahy-IFP with its global extracts division, Finlays Solutions, creating a comprehensive…
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Sweden saw the commercial launch of the world’s first edible, additive-free fresh crop protection product. Saveggy, a leader in food technology, has replaced plastic packaging for fresh produce with the first plant-based, additive-free packaging. With just two ingredients — rapeseed oil and oat oil — it is edible and provides a waste-free substitute as the…
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Dawn Foods UK and Ireland has introduced a reduced-sugar cookie mix in both plain and chocolate varieties that contains 30% less sugar in comparison to comparable goods in its portfolio, The two new cookie mixes, which are part of the Dawn Balance line, allow bakers to meet modern dietary requirements while simultaneously maximising sales of…
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Through landmark new guidelines released today, leading reproductive health agencies are calling for a major shift in how postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is prevented, diagnosed and treated. The recommendations highlight the urgent need for earlier detection and faster intervention – steps that could save the lives of tens of thousands of women each year. Defined as…
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Hive Mind, the Welsh meadery and brewery known for its bold modern meads and honey-led beers, has unveiled its latest creation: Second Breakfast, a coffee honey stout brewed in collaboration with their friends at Rave Coffee. Building on Hive Mind’s award-winning line-up, which includes the floral honey pilsner Nectar, the smoked honey porter Big Smoke…
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Three Black Country children and their families are set to have their wishes granted thanks to the support of a local manufacturer. Alloy Wire International (AWI) has donated £5000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® as part of its ‘Wired for Good campaign’ and this will immediately go towards rescuing the magic of childhood for children with…
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Image courtesy 123rf In this week’s Power Playbook: TenneT’s major financing comes at a crucial time for Germany’s Energiewende, which only looks to get more expensive. The news last week that TenneT has secured €9.5 billion ($11.1 billion) to accelerate grid expansion in Germany was a welcome development — and a long-awaited one. For years,…
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The first goods filled on SIG’s next-generation aseptic spouted pouch technology, SIG Prime 55 In-Line Aseptic, which eliminates the requirement for third-party pre-sterilisation of spouted pouches, have been announced by SIG and ALCA Corps. This ground-breaking invention marks a significant advancement in aseptic pouch technology. ALCA is the first customer globally to introduce products using…
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Image, Alexandra Koch, Pixabay ENTSO-E’s factual report presents a second-by-second account of the ‘whats’ of the 28 April 2025 power system blackout of the Iberian Peninsula, however the ‘whys’ still remain unknown. This unprecedented event, the most severe blackout incident in the European power system in over 20 years, also affected a small area of…
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