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  • Verapamil shows potential for preserving beta-cell function in type 1 diabetes

    New research (the Ver-A-T1D trial) presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) (Vienna, 15-19 September) shows that slow-release (SR) verapamil (360mg daily) could have a potential effect on beta-cell function in adults with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. The study is led by Professor Thomas R.…


  • Revolutionising bacon production: Rockwell Automation partners with Middleby Food Processing

    Middleby Food Processing has chosen Rockwell Automation to assist in the development of the first completely automated bacon production line in the food sector. This line was introduced earlier this year at the IFFA tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany. Middleby Food Processing looked to Rockwell to provide a unified automation platform as the need for more…


  • Ravenwood’s new Nobac 5000PT sets a new standard in pulp tray labelling

    Ravenwood Packaging is set to unveil its latest linerless innovation – the Nobac 5000PT, at Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid this September. Appearing alongside the Nobac 1500 and Nobac 5000L, the 5000PT is the newest addition to Ravenwood’s market-leading Nobac range, built specifically for labelling pulp trays with full-wrap, linerless labels. The Nobac 5000PT is…


  • PPMA 2025: OMRON to showcase the potential of sensor technology and explain how to bridge the IT/OT gap

    At this year’s Packaging Machinery and Manufacturing (PPMA) Show, OMRON, a global leader in cutting-edge industrial products, will showcase the productivity-boosting and efficiency-driving possibilities of contemporary manufacturing. The largest gathering for the processing equipment, packaging machinery, industrial robotics, and machine vision system industries in the UK, PPMA 2025, will take place from September 23 to…


  • Suntory unleashes a new limited‑edition whisky

    In order to capture the spirit of old-meets-new Japan, Suntory Whisky Toki is presenting Toki Black, its first limited-edition whisky. Toki Black has a mildly smokey taste and is made with Hakushu grain and strongly peated malt. Jazztronik, a collaboration between Japanese jazz musician Ryota Nozaki and Grammy-nominated American producer Terrace Martin, brings the launch to…


  • Suntory unleashes a new limited‑edition whisky

    In order to capture the spirit of old-meets-new Japan, Suntory Whisky Toki is presenting Toki Black, its first limited-edition whisky. Toki Black has a mildly smokey taste and is made with Hakushu grain and strongly peated malt. Jazztronik, a collaboration between Japanese jazz musician Ryota Nozaki and Grammy-nominated American producer Terrace Martin, brings the launch to…


  • Celebrating 125 Years: Alzamora Group enters a new era

    Alzamora Group, a global leader in carton packaging solutions, held a corporate celebration close to Olot, the city where it was established in 1900, to commemorate its 125th anniversary. Over 350 people attended the event, which had as its motto “New Era.” Among them were clients, suppliers, international partners, strategic allies, and a significant portion…


  • Corplex’s closed loop recycling system targets packaging applications

    Corplex has launched a closed-loop recycling system for its Correx® boards and AkyPak® packaging. The process, anchored by a £multi-million deinking facility in Gloucester, cuts carbon emissions by 500 tonnes annually and transforms printed polypropylene media into high-quality recycled material.


  • Brandauer stamps out the next chapter with MBO

    An historic Birmingham manufacturer has been purchased by its management team with the vision of creating a world leading precision engineering specialist. Current CEO Rowan Crozier, Manufacturing Director Stuart Berry and Non-Exec Director David Chapman have joined forces to buy Brandauer, with the trio immediately laying out a ten-year plan that will see it initially…


  • Octopus Energy confirms Kraken spin-off

    Image courtesy Kraken Octopus Energy Group has formally announced the spin-off of its technology company Kraken, as the platform’s annual revenue reaches $500 million, growing by four times over 3 years. The spin-off marks a major strategic milestone, allowing Kraken to fast-track investments into its technology and expand into new energy markets and regions, while…