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  • New ISO Standard to impact the food sector

    As global leaders gather for Climate Week, a new development is set to redefine how the food industry approaches its sustainability goals. LRQA is urging food businesses to prepare for the introduction of ISO 14060, the world’s first international standard for net-zero emissions. This new voluntary standard will establish a clear, globally accepted definition for…


  • Metsä Spring’s laminated fibre trays enter industrial testing

    In a major step forward for sustainable food packaging, Metsä Spring, the innovation arm of Metsä Group, has announced the industrial testing of its new Muoto Laminated Fibre series — a hybrid moulded fibre tray designed to meet the rigorous demands of meat, poultry, and ready meal applications. Developed in partnership with Amcor, the solution…


  • Solein sets benchmark in protein innovation for food manufacturers

    Solar Foods’ microbial protein Solein is emerging as one of the most disruptive ingredient innovations in the food industry — and its latest application in mayonnaise production could reshape how manufacturers think about cost, functionality, and sustainability. The company has filed a patent for a novel use of Solein in mayonnaise, demonstrating its ability to…


  • Polish brand Kotlin chooses Amcor’s lightweight Sava Flip Top closure

    Amcor has stated that one of the best-selling Polish ketchup brands, Kotlin, chose its Sava Flip Top closure because of its lightweight and easy-to-use design. Produced by Maspex, one of the biggest food and beverage producers in Central and Eastern Europe, Kotlin is a contemporary brand with a long history that is well-known for its…


  • New app can help young adults with first-episode psychosis to better manage cannabis use

    Scientists at Université de Montréal’s affiliated hospital research centre (CRCHUM) are testing out a mobile application to help young adults who have a first episode of psychosis to support safer cannabis consumption. The nationwide clinical trial, a first in Canada, is led by Université de Montréal psychiatry and addictology professor Didier Jutras-Aswad, a researcher at CRCHUM.…


  • Bert Horner from TTC at SMTA Guadalajara 2025

    Justin Worden chats to Bert Horner from TTC at SMTA Guadalajara 2025. WNIE TV is kindly sponsored by Axxon Mycronic, Viscom, Kyzen, Koh Young, Indium Corporation, ROKA, Nordson Test and Inspection and EVS International.


  • Beware of dependence on US-based supply chains advises Anglia

    Long supply chains can lead to delays, price-instability and a heavy carbon footprint UK and European customers using supply chains that rely solely on overseas warehousing should be very wary of significant challenges, warns Anglia Components. Shipping parts around the world always increases carbon footprint. The two major ‘high service’ – or as John Bowman,…


  • Impulse Embedded Bring AAEON PICO-ARU4 Pico-ITX Board to UK Market

    Impulse Embedded Ltd, a leading UK provider of industrial computing solutions, has announced availability of the AAEON PICO-ARU4, a compact Pico-ITX board powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 processors. Designed for applications where performance and efficiency must be delivered in the smallest footprint, the PICO-ARU4 offers a powerful yet flexible solution for…


  • KYZEN to Showcase Process Reliability Solutions at SMTA International 2025

    KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, will exhibit in Booth 2427 at SMTA International 2025, taking place October 21–23 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. This year’s showcase will emphasize KYZEN’s belief that true reliability comes from mastering the entire process—not just the chemistry. The KYZEN team…


  • RIGOL Technologies Launches Groundbreaking RSA6000 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

    RIGOL Technologies has unveiled the RSA6000 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer, built on the newly upgraded UltraReal platform. This innovative instrument seamlessly integrates high-performance signal capture, multi-dimensional signal analysis, and flexible portable deployment, empowering engineers to capture fleeting signals and build their ideal RF testing workstation. Performance Leap: See Clearer, Capture Faster The New RSA6000 Series…