
Nearly 12% of Americans have used GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, including about one-fifth of women aged 50 to 64, according to a new RAND report. Surveying a nationally representative sample of 8,793 Americans, researchers found that 11.8% have used GLP-1 agonists and 14% say they are interested in using the drugs. Meanwhile, 74% say…

Burcon NutraScience Corporation has announced the successful commercial production and official launch of FavaPro, its 90%+ high-purity fava protein isolate. This milestone marks the latest addition to Burcon’s growing portfolio of its next-generation plant-based protein ingredients for food, beverage, foodservice, nutrition and nutraceutical product applications. As consumer demand for healthy and sustainable protein alternatives continues…

Syntegon will show how life cycle services, sustainable processes, and packaging technology can all be merged into a single integrated solution to address difficulties throughout the food processing and packaging lines’ life cycle. The company’s trade show presence at Fachpack 2025 will emphasise two key product highlights and emphasise future viability, adaptability, and production reliability.…

PPMA Total Show 2025 has announced Mike Coupe as the keynote speaker on Day 2. A highly respected former CEO of Sainsbury’s, Mike Coupe is credited for leading the company’s transition to online and convenience shopping, championing the brand’s digital transformation and guiding its sustainable journey. Automate UK, organisers of the PPMA Total Show 2025,…

Image courtesy NESO The UK’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) has released its first Whole Systems Innovation Strategy, listing demand-side flexibility (DSF) and unlocking systems capacity as key priorities. According to NESO, with the release the UK government’s Clean Power 2030 Actions Plan, innovation will be crucial. To do so, NESO’s strategy identifies six innovation…
FANUC Corporation has received a Platinum rating for sustainability by Ecovadis, placing them in the top 1% of over 150,000 companies assessed globally. Achieving a score of 82/100, this recognition reflects FANUC’s commitment to responsible business conduct and sustainable innovation. EcoVadis, a leading global sustainability ratings platform, conducts its assessments using internationally recognised standards, including…

With its commitment to innovation and growth through employee development,Indium Corporation today announced the promotions of Andy Seager to Associate Director, Continental Sales (EMEA), and Karthik Vijay to Senior Technical Manager (EMEA). These advancements reflect their contributions to the company’s continued innovative efforts with customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Seager has…

According to Innova Market Insights, the global market for deli sauces and seasonings has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% during the past five years. Trend analysts predict that the segment’s growth will stay steady during the next five years. By considerable margin, Europe leads the world in new product introductions,…

Quorn’s daring new collection seeks to change how people view its category and brand with the launch of its first range to claim high protein with no artificial ingredients. With all artificial ingredients removed, Quorn’s best-selling vegetarian products are in retailer offering: Quorn Mince, now made with four ingredients Quorn Pieces, now made with three…

Federal Electronics, a leader in providing advanced electronic manufacturing services, has successfully completed its 2025 ISO 13485:2016 surveillance audit at the company’s Cranston, Rhode Island facility. The successful audit marks 10 consecutive years of certification to the internationally recognized quality standard for medical device manufacturing. Federal Electronics first achieved ISO 13485 certification in 2015. Each…