
Farmers from Branston came together on a farm in Lincolnshire to learn about the next types of potatoes that would soon be available in stores. The star performers on the show included a salad potato that has been created over the past ten years and is believed to have a delightful nutty taste, as well…

Image courtesy 123rf A newly established joint venture between alternative asset manager Apollo and energy company RWE will fund the latter’s stake in Amprion to support their investment programme for grid expansion in Germany. Under the agreement, Apollo, on behalf of its managed funds and entities, will pay the €3.2 billion ($3.8 billion) to RWE…

JPL Flavours has officially opened its new headquarters in Bromborough, UK, this week, marking a significant milestone in the company’s impressive nine-year growth trajectory. Despite its agility and capacity to adjust to changes in the flavour industry, JPL Flavours, the only flavourist-owned flavour house in the UK, stands out in a crowded market for its…

One of the biggest bakery groups in Europe, Lantmännen Unibake, a division of the Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen, has purchased Boboli Benelux, a Dutch leader in savoury baked goods that offers clients solutions for chilled and bake-off technologies. With a focus on Mediterranean flatbreads, such as focaccias, pizzas, and pizza crusts, Boboli Benelux has made…

Langtins has expanded its Noomz range with the launch of three new flavours: Berry Blast, Sour Worms, and Watermelon. The freeze-drying process preserves the sweets texture, flavour, and shelf life by removing moisture while maintaining their structure. It heightens the original taste and flavour of the sweet to produce lightweight, crispy Noomz. The new additions…

Image courtesy National Grid National Grid has launched drones from data solutions firm sees.ai, calling it the world’s first centralised, autonomous aerial inspection capability for electricity infrastructure. The deployment follows a four-year innovation programme, says National Grid, marking the transition from research and development to business-as-usual operations. The system allows drones to fly Beyond Visual…

PEMTRON, an inspection equipment developer and supplier, will exhibit at productronica India 2025, taking place September 17–19, 2025, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Visitors can find PEMTRON in Hall 4, Booth B15, where the company will showcase the TROI 8800 CI Series, MERCURY Automated X-Ray Counter, TROI 7700E, and EAGLE 8800CPT. TROI 8800…

Antenova Ltd. launches Opaca, a surface-mount design that operates in band 71 (617 – 698 MHz) used by T-Mobile in the USA. Since its debut in 20219, 5G connections worldwide have soared past 1.5 billion in 2024, making it the fastest-growing mobile technology the industry has seen. 5G comes in three main types: Low-band (600…

Offshore Europe 2025 convened global energy leaders in Aberdeen. The exhibition highlighted political engagement, supply chain innovation, and North Sea transition debates, drawing 25,000 professionals and more than 450 exhibitors. Keynotes from ministers and industry leaders underlined the offshore sector’s role in energy security and its future investment outlook.

Each year, Nexperia adds about 800 new product types to its range. In 2024, more than 70 new parts for analogue and power management applications alone were released. To support Nexperia’s product expansion, Farnell has expanded its SKU range in line with the growing portfolio to better serve engineers worldwide. Nexperia is renowned for its…