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  • PARMI USA to Unveil Xceed II AOI System – A Game-Changer for High Demand Production at APEX

    PARMI USA, INC., a leader in advanced 3D inspection systems, is excited to announce the launch of its next-generation 3D Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) system, the Xceed II, at the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place March 18-20, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The Xceed II will be featured…


  • Alliander appoints Charlotte Sanders and Sarike van Wette as new COOs

    Charlotte Sanders and Sarike van Wette. Image courtesy Alliander Alliander directors Charlotte Sanders and Sarike van Wette have been appointed Chief Operating Officer Networks and Chief Operating Officer Customers respectively. As of 17 April 2025, they will become members of the Executive Committee (ExCo) of Alliander, the Dutch utility serving 3.5 million customers with electricity…


  • Koehler Paper and IRIS Bio provide recyclable packaging for pasta

    Koehler Paper has packaged pasta in one of its flexible packaging papers in collaboration with the Italian pasta manufacturer Astrabio. In a first for the company, heat-sealable paper called “Koehler NexPlus Seal Pure” is noted for extending shelf life, safeguarding the product within, and has exceptional strength qualities that make it ideal for additional processing…


  • Kerrygold brings a sweet experience to breakfast

    In an effort to enhance breakfast dishes, Kerrygold has introduced Kerrygold Sweet Spreadables range, a first for the UK market. Kerrygold is set to bring a sweet touch to the table with the roll out of its new Sweet Spreadables range. The product comes in three options including Salted Caramel, Maple Syrup & Cinnamon and…


  • The first mile keeps the wheels turning

    At the last mile, performance is firmly established as the defining factor in logistics success. Understandably, businesses focus on the customer experience over the final leg of the supply chain journey, whether it’s a business or consumer on the receiving end. However, Amir Wagenstein, Group Supply Chain & Logistics VP at Rubix, presents an alternative…


  • Eurelectric calls for clean electrification-based European Energy Security Strategy

    Image courtesy 123rf Driven by lessons learnt from the energy crisis, the continued war in Ukraine and the impact of climate change, Europe’s electricity sector association Eurelectric has issued a call for the development of a new European Energy Security Strategy. According to the association in their study, Redefining Energy Security In the age of…


  • Global sustainable AI coalition launched

    Image courtesy 123rf The Coalition for Sustainable Artificial Intelligence has been launched to advance concrete initiatives for making AI beneficial to global environmental goals, with one of its first the IEA’s observatory on energy and AI. The Coalition was launched at the Paris AI action summit by France in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme…


  • Cumberland expands commercial support to food and drink businesses

    Processors and makers of food and drink can now be served by The Cumberland Building Society’s enlarged commercial offering. With its Kinder Banking approach, The Cumberland looks to support businesses across the North of England and Scotland. With more than 20 years of experience in supporting businesses in the hospitality sector, The Cumberland is now…


  • EIT Food Accelerator Network programme announces 2025 Corporate Programme Partners

    EIT Food Accelerator Network and EIT Food Corporate Venturing Services have announced their 2025 Corporate Programme Partners. The addition of a cohort of corporates to the EIT Food Accelerator Network will provide “unparalleled” industry insights and global reach to help start-ups transform their innovations into successful market-ready solutions. “By combining their expertise and established market…


  • Quality, value, and convenience proved crucial at Christmas – AHDB

    Convenience, quality, and affordability are important factors that influenced red meat purchases during the hectic Christmas season. According to AHDB, prior to Christmas, 37% of consumers claimed that high quality products were important to their Christmas meat purchases (You Gov/AHDB Pulse November 2024). This desire for quality was seen as one of the key drivers…