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  • 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…


  • SMarTsol announces strategic alliance with HIKMICRO in Mexico to expand its portfolio of integrated solutions

    SMarTsol, a company founded in 2012 and dedicated to providing high-tech equipment and services for industries such as electronics, automotive, and renewable energy, announces a strategic alliance with HIKMICRO, a commercial leader in thermal imaging cameras. Formalized in May, this collaboration strengthens SMarTsol’s portfolio by integrating comprehensive solutions in advanced inspection technologies. Through this alliance,…


  • Silicon Mountain Implements Vorne XL Production Monitoring System to Boost Efficiency and Visibility

    Silicon Mountain Contract Services, a leading provider of custom electronics manufacturing solutions, today announced the recent implementation of the Vorne XL real-time production monitoring system. This strategic move is designed to improve job time tracking, identify bottlenecks in real time, and increase overall production efficiency on the factory floor. By enhancing process control and operational…


  • Paulig’s venture arm uses AI-based precise automation to transform saffron production

    PINC, the venture arm of global food corporation Paulig, together with The Food Tech Lab and PolarVentures, has spearheaded a €2.73 million investment round in Swedish AgriTech startup BlueRedGold. With the help of cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence, the business will expedite the creation of the first scalable indoor saffron farming system in history. The investment…


  • Sensient Flavors & Extracts presents natural flavouring compounds made by biotransformation

    Sensient Flavours & Extracts has announced the release of BioSymphony, a line of natural flavours made using only the best ingredients found in nature. According to Sensient Flavours & Extracts, BioSymphony provides genuine, powerful flavour solutions to satisfy the changing demands of beverage and food producers. “We like to call it ‘complexification’,” says Steve Morris, president…


  • Beneo preclinical study reveals how prebiotic blends complement early-life nutrition

    Human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) and chicory-derived inulin-type fructans have additive, even synergistic, effects on toddler gut microbiota, according to a recent preclinical investigation by Pudenz et al. [i]. It supports the use of prebiotic blends in milk formulas to maintain gut health in early life, with potential long-term advantages for immunological and digestive…


  • Italy’s TSO strengthens Microsoft partnership on process digitalisation

    Giuseppina Di Foggia, CEO and general manager of Terna, and Brad Smith, vice chair & president of Microsoft, sign in Milan the MoU. Image courtesy Terna. Italian TSO Terna has announced an agreement with tech giant Microsoft to use its technologies to digitalise Terna’s business and industrial processes. Under an MoU, the agreement furthers a…


  • Demand for freezers rises as frozen food sheds its outdated reputation

    Nomad Foods has released its first annual Frozen in Focus report, which includes a significant new multi-market survey, showing that over one-third (35%) of consumers wish they had a bigger freezer at home. While the lasting appeal of frozen food convenience continues to be a draw for many, with 51% of consumers stating it saves…


  • First-of-a-kind retort technology reduces production times and increases sustainability

    JBT Marel has launched its patented efficient agitation (EA) retort, a mix of static processing and agitation providing flexible preservation solutions across a wider range of packaging formats. The  global technology solutions provider said its EA Retort was built for packagers that specialise in preservation applications involving pouches, tubs, cups, glass, and other delicate and…


  • ANON Drinks offers a new take on mindful drinking

    With one in five Gen Z drinkers now cutting back on alcohol, a premium non-alcoholic drinks brand has launched a bold new bottle at the Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival, making the case for moderation without compromising on taste. Unveiled on June 20th, ANON Drinks launched its limited-edition ‘Be More Zebra’ – a reimagined version of its popular…