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  • Bakers Basco retrieves bakery assets in misuse investigations

    Bakers Basco has found and taken back more than 2,900 bakery assets in Northern Ireland because of misuse in the bakery supply chain. The recovery includes 1,605 Omega baskets and 1,315 dollies. Since expanding its operations in Northern Ireland, Bakers Basco’s team has also investigated 32 leads, leading to the recovery of misused equipment and…


  • New security feature for GB’s smart meters

    Image: SEALSQ In a new multi-year, multi-million-dollar agreement, GB’s smart meters are to be equipped with SEALSQ’s VaultIC 408 secure microcontroller. The deal, of which few details are available so far, comes as the first 4G communications hubs are being installed in homes to future proof the network in advance of the sunsetting of 2G…


  • Start-up builds European facility to produce plant-based ‘Fatrix’ fat

    Gavan Technologies has secured $8 million in A-round funding to help it enter the European food market with its plant protein-based fat solution Fatrix. The funding round was led by MoreVC, a prominent Israeli venture capital firm, with participation from Lever VC, a global leader in food and agri-tech investment; EIT Food, a European Union-supported platform for…


  • Fruit Logistica 2025: advanced fruit and vegetable cutting at Fam Stumabo

    Fam Stumabo has announced its presence at Fruit Logistica 2025, from 5 to 7 February in Berlin, the leading trade show for the fresh produce industry. Fam Stumabo said it showcase fruit and vegetable cutting solutions, designed to help processors achieve precision, efficiency, and product excellence. At its booth (Hall 1.1 – Stand A41), visitors…


  • Dawn chooses food science undergrad as 2025 student ambassador

    Dawn Foods has named its first of three 2025 Student Ambassadors. Jordan Young, 26, who is studying BSc Food Science at Nottingham Trent University impressed the team at Dawn with his dedication to the technical craft of baking, in-depth knowledge of current bakery trends as well as his understanding of the commercial challenges faced by…


  • Bell Flavors & Fragrances trends tracker highlights key global consumer insights

    Bell Flavors & Fragrances has revealed five global macro trends that it believes will impact the lives, and purchasing behaviour, of consumers. Created via the Spark–Ignites Creativity, Inspires Senses platform, it has been mapping the origins of imagination since 2015. “This year, Bell’s Spark Trends continue to uncover various ways in which global consumers are responding…


  • Stockley’s adds stylish, 6-strong sugar-free range

    A confectionery business is starting the year afresh by taking significant strides to boost both its brand identity and range within the UK’s bustling independent sweet & confectionery sector, with the launch of an enhanced sugar-free sweets range. After much tweaking and twiddling the resulting healthier living range, Stockley’s will include sugar-free sharing bags of…


  • BTU International Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation in Thermal Processing Technology

    BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing market, proudly marks its 75th anniversary in 2025. Since its founding in 1950, BTU has been at the forefront of technological advancements, enabling innovation in electronics manufacturing and beyond. “In 1950, I don’t think BTU’s founders could have imagined how…


  • Europlacer and Scheiber Enhance Partnership with Integration of ii-N2 Placement Machine

    Europlacer, a global leader in flexible SMT assembly solutions, is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Scheiber for the successful integration of the new ii-N2 SMT placement machine from Europlacer’s advanced iineo range. This state-of-the-art machine marks an important step in modernizing Scheiber’s production capabilities, strengthening its competitive edge while upholding its commitment to…


  • The Test Connection, Inc. Celebrates 45 Years of Excellence in Test Engineering Solutions

    The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI), a leading provider of electronic test and manufacturing solutions, proudly marks its 45th anniversary in 2025, celebrating decades of delivering high-quality test engineering solutions to the electronics industry. Founded in 1980 by Bill Horner, TTCI emerged as a pioneer in response to the increasing demand for outsourced test engineering products…