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  • Nestlé and IBM use deep tech and AI to unleash new packaging

    IBM Research and Nestlé R&D are collaborating to create a generative AI tool that can recognise new high-barrier packaging materials. Nestlé and IBM scientists leveraged AI-based processing techniques to construct a knowledge base of known materials from public and proprietary documents. The team fine-tuned a fit-for-purpose chemical language model on this curated corpus, enabling it…


  • Langtins launches a new freeze-dried sweets brand

    Langtins, a British confectionery company, has launched Noomz, a brand-new range of freeze-dried sweets. The new range takes classic candies and transforms household favourites into unique and lightweight sweets. Made famous by space exploration, Noomz is now bringing freeze-dried to the mainstream market with its extreme flavour and crunchy texture captivating the tastebuds of snack…


  • Supply chain and commercial appointments at Tate & Lyle

    Melissa Law is appointed as chief commercial and transformation officer and Kim Faulkner to join Tate & Lyle as chief supply chain officer. Posted: 6 July 2025 Share this page Tate & Lyle has announced the appointment of Kim Faulkner as chief supply chain officer and Melissa Law as chief commercial and transformation officer. Both…


  • Flexibility delivers £300m in savings for UK bill payers says ENA

    Image courtesy 123rf Bill payers saved more than £300 million ($409.7 million) through energy flexibility in 2024, says the UK’s Energy Networks Association (ENA), which relieves pressure on the electricity grid whilst allowing consumers to be paid for modifying their energy use. Last year, electricity networks in Great Britain secured a record high of 9GW…


  • Conservation project and rice brand expands range

    IBIS Rice, a Cambodian rice brand, backed by conservationist Chris Packham, has launched an exciting, category innovating product – Bean & Rice Cakes. The nutty bean & rice cakes are a natural source of protein and additional fibre, making them a nutritious snack. IBIS Rice’s new organic Bean & Rice Cakes are being positioned as…


  • Polish manufacturer embraces sustainable packaging to grow its presence in Western Europe and MENA region

    Coveris Rypin has partnered with the Polish company Brześć to package their “puffs” snacks in recyclable film to increase shelf appeal and reduce packaging waste. The Polish confectionery market, including sweets, chocolate and baked goods, reached about €4.7 billion in 2024, ranking fifth in Europe. According to the Market Monitoring Centre, the largest value is…


  • Hydrosol offers targeted stabilisers for new ice cream creations

    Growing desire for novel tastes, such as flowery, exotic, and regional specialities has prompted Hydrosol to provide specialised stabilising systems for various types of ice cream. The systems acknowledge that aside from taste, consistency is the most important factor when making an ice cream buy. Every type, whether it’s fruit sorbet, dairy ice cream, or…


  • Anritsu Gains Certification for Latest DisplayPortTM 2.1 Video Interface Standard Testing Solution

    Anritsu Corporation is proud to announce that its receiver test (SINK Test) solution for the latest DisplayPort 2.1 standard has been certified by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA), the international standards organization. Combining Anritsu’s Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A with automation software from Granite River Labs (GRL) or Teledyne LeCroy achieves automated verification of data…


  • EIB loans €450m to EWE for grid expansion in Germany

    The long-term credit facility was finalised at an event attended by German federal government ministers, project partners and stakeholders. Image courtesy EIB. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has loaned €450 million ($530 million) to Germany’s EWE to expand the power grid in Lower Saxony. EWE, a German energy and infrastructure company, will use the financing…


  • Dispensing robot pays for itself in a year

    Fisnar F4403N ADVANCE provides reliable, repeatable PCB masking  After investing in the Fisnar F4403N ADVANCE Benchtop Dispensing robot from adhesives and dispensing specialist Intertronics, J-TEQ EMS Solutions Ltd achieved a full return on investment within a year, streamlining PCB masking, cutting waste and freeing up staff for higher-value tasks. The automated solution has helped the…