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A family poultry business has invested £850,000 in renewable energy to power its factory. Soanes Poultry commissioned Boston Renewables to provide a 1648 module field-mounted solar system, which will save 156 tonnes of CO2 in its first year. Soanes Poultry’s MD Ben Lee said: “Following advice from John Hudson, MD at Boston Renewables, we opted…
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LRQA is urging the food sector to give data-driven supply risk management first priority as the worldwide Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) 2025 Conference draws near to guarantee future food safety resilience. Food businesses worldwide are under mounting pressure to ensure supply chain transparency as they navigate changing regulations while also reassessing sourcing strategies and risk…
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Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2025, Perminder Atwal, HR business partner at Xylem, discusses experiences of working in water with her podcast co-host Lila Thompson, British Water chief executive. Women currently make up 33% of the water workforce, according to a 2024 report from Energy & Utility Skills. While this is an…
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Sensor Technology Ltd, a global leader in innovative torque and load measurement solutions, proudly announces the launch of its latest advancement in torque sensing technology – the SGR525/526 Torque Sensors. Designed for precision and versatility, these state-of-the-art sensors feature square shaft ends, making them ideal for a wide range of industrial and laboratory applications. With…
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3D inspection systems can visualise surfaces down to the smallest detail. In the automotive industry, for example, the smallest paint defects or inclusions in the paint result in costly reworking. Inspection systems are now available that detect defects quickly and reliably, thereby reducing costs, says Glenn Wedgbrow, Business Development Manager at Micro-Epsilon UK. An increasing…
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An Ishida AirScan in-line leak detector has been installed to ensure full seal integrity for the company’s extensive selection of ready-to-eat fruit and vegetables in modified atmosphere packaging at the Polish factory of Eisberg, one of the top manufacturers of fresh convenience salads, vegetables, and fruit in Europe. As a result of using the Ishida…
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Nestlé Research & Development (R&D) will strengthen local capabilities in key innovation areas with the support of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). To strengthen its capabilities at the R&D Center in Singapore, Nestlé will commit resources to support various roles ranging from chefs to engineers and product developers. The company said the move will…
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IPC APEX EXPO, the largest event in North America for the electronics industry, will take place on 18-20 March at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Together with ASMPT SMT, Critical Manufacturing will show the crucial role of MES for the intelligent factory, facilitating SMT and plant-wide optimization, speeding throughput, lowering the cost of innovation…
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Heineken UK plans to revitalise the apple cider market with the launch of two new varieties under its popular Inch’s Cider brand – Inch’s Clou (dyABV 4.0%) and Inch’s 0.0, the first dealcoholised cider in the UK market, according to the drinks maker. The new SKUs will be offered through convenience, wholesale, and supermarket stores.…
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Image courtesy 123rf Transmission system operator TenneT has announced preparations to raise capital, either by private investment or with a potential sale of their operations in Germany. TenneT, the sole shareholder of TenneT Germany, is preparing two options to raise equity through third party investors: either via a private investment in, or a potential listing…
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