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  • European Commission incorporates naringenin into the EU Food Flavouring Regulation

    A significant regulatory milestone for the food and beverage sector is being heralded by HealthTech Bio Actives (HTBA) after the EU Food Flavouring Regulation now formally includes naringenin (FL No 16.132), a naturally occurring polyphenol with special taste-modifying qualities. The industry leader in the development of citrus flavonoids and active forms of vitamin B12 for…


  • National Grid’s flexibility assets double in a year

    Image courtesy National Grid Britain’s National Grid Distribution System Operator (DSO) has announced a doubling of its assets offering flexibility services over the span of a year. More than 162,000 assets offering flexibility services were registered by the utility in March 2025, compared to 75,000 the year before, according to their latest market insights report.…


  • Amcor and Cofigeo produce a multi-compartment tray for convenience sector

    Amcor has created a custom three-compartment ready meal tray for a new line of ambient microwaveable single-serve ready meals from Cofigeo, a specialised French producer. The tray was made in accordance with Design for Recycling standards, providing a lightweight, mono-material polypropylene (PP) framework that can be collected and recycled using France’s recycling system as part…


  • Meaty labels for items made from farmed meat are crucial for assisting consumers

    In addition to increasing European food security and diversifying our protein source, farmed meat and ingredients can also spur green economic growth and lessen the effects of climate change. However, customers need to feel secure about the food they are consuming if they want cultured meat to fulfil its potential. GFI Europe commissioned strategic insight…


  • World Bank grants 6m to Syria grid recovery project

    Image courtesy 123rf The World Bank has approved a $146 million grant to the Syria Electricity Emergency Project (SEEP) to rehabilitate damaged transmission lines and transformer substations. With the financing, SEEP will rehabilitate critical power infrastructure such as damaged transmission lines and transformer substations, while assisting with the development of the electricity sector and building…


  • Robotics investment still growing, says survey

    Investment in industrial automation is growing strongly in Europe with the automotive industry still leading the way, according to findings from the International Federation of Robotics. The total number of industrial robots installed in the industry in 2024 was 23,000, the second-best result in five years. “The European automotive sector is the region’s strongest customer…


  • ABB launches streamlined plug-and-play motor platform

    ABB has launched a new LV Titanium Variable Speed Motor platform that it says will is transform industrial operations worldwide by offering a forward-thinking solution that meets current needs and also anticipates future industry demands. The platform is said to have groundbreaking efficiency, versatility, robustness, and compact design, delivering he benefits of a high-efficiency motor…


  • Food Matters Live names 2026 UK dates

    Food Matters Live, the UK’s premier event connecting the food and nutrition ingredients industry with the innovators shaping the future of food and drink, will return to Central London on 3-4 June 2026. It will be one of the first major events held at Olympia’s newly redeveloped International Convention Centre, marking the start of a…


  • Banana Tree announces soy sauce flavour ice cream

    Banana Tree, the award-winning Southeast Asian restaurant, is about to turn dessert as we know it on its head with the launch of a brand-new, boundary-breaking Soy Sauce Ice Cream. Landing on menus across all Banana Tree restaurants tomorrow (Wednesday 25th June), this limited-edition dish is set to spark serious debate, delight curious diners, and…


  • Scienscope Strengthens South-Central U.S. Presence with FHP Reps Appointment

    Scienscope International is pleased to announce the appointment of FHP Reps as its new manufacturers’ representative. FHP Reps will cover Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, providing regional sales and support for Scienscope’s full line of innovative inspection solutions. FHP Reps brings decades of experience in the electronics assembly industry, with a strong reputation for…