
World Bread Day celebrates the enduring significance of bread. Annually observed on 16 October, this event highlights bread’s cultural and nutritional importance. The Italian milling industry, a leader in flour production, sees bread as a cultural asset, promoting its heritage despite declining consumption.

Science unveils groundbreaking implant for restoring central vision. The Prima implant, combined with augmented reality glasses, enables individuals with geographic atrophy due to dry age-related macular degeneration to regain meaningful central vision. Moorfields Eye Hospital reports 84% success in reading letters, numbers, and words post-implantation.

UK Government aims to double clean energy employment by 2030. The plan outlines workforce estimates, training initiatives and fair-work commitments to align government, industry and education providers. Prioritised roles include plumbers, electricians, and welders, reflecting growth in renewables, networks and nuclear projects across the UK.

Ansell Lighting introduces two new additions to Primo Track. These innovations, Primo Mini and Primo Deco, enhance versatility for commercial, retail, hospitality, and residential environments. With advanced lighting functionality and stylish design, they offer greater flexibility and aesthetic appeal, ensuring seamless integration across varied applications.

Air pollution impacts prenatal brain development, a study finds. A Spanish study links prenatal air pollution to slower brain myelination in newborns. The research highlights a potential delay in brain maturation, stressing the need for stringent air quality measures to mitigate adverse developmental impacts.

DS Smith and Queen Flowers unveil innovative bouquet packaging. The collaboration between DS Smith and Queen Flowers introduces a recyclable bouquet box designed for retail environments. This packaging solution, accommodating three to five bouquets, features innovative lids to reduce air and maintain moisture, ensuring freshness and sustainability.

Analog Devices launches comprehensive ADI Power Studio product family. The new ADI Power Studio includes advanced modelling and simulation tools designed to streamline the power system design process, supporting engineers from concept to evaluation. These tools enhance design efficiency, enabling faster, more confident decision-making in power management.

AMPYR Distributed Energy strengthens its team with key appointments. The company, a leader in onsite renewable energy solutions, has recruited three industry veterans to bolster its financial, project management, and operational capabilities. This move aims to accelerate the adoption of commercial solar projects across the UK and Europe.

Wärtsilä to deliver biogas upgrading plant to Bigadan AS. This initiative marks a pivotal advancement in Denmark’s renewable energy landscape, enhancing biogas production efficiency. The plant, situated at Bigadan’s Horsens site, will process 6,000 Nm³ of raw biogas per hour, contributing significantly to the nation’s green energy goals.

Plant-based meats offer manufacturers vast potential for growth. Planteneers’ fiildMeat S-series enables the creation of diverse sausage and cold cut alternatives. With formulations based on fava bean, pea, or soy proteins, these systems deliver meat-like texture and flavour, allowing seamless integration into existing production lines.