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  • Favourable European perceptions of yeast protein in alternative proteins industry

    According to a recent survey conducted by FoodTech developer Revyve, B.V., yeast protein is viewed favourably in Europe as a possible major participant in the alternative protein sector. The consumer study gathered insight from French, German, and British consumers through AI-moderated individual interviews. The goal was to gauge interest in its functional brewers and baker’s…


  • Consumers prioritise buying prebaked goods over scratch baking

    As consumers prioritised the affordability and convenience of purchasing prebaked foods over creating their own from scratch, less people were donning aprons and baking at home in 2024. However, this trend has not impacted sales of baking essentials like block butter and flour, due to the versatility of these products in different types of cooking.…


  • Veolia to harness GenAI for water, energy management

    Image: Veolia Veolia is partnering with French startup Mistral AI to harness generative AI (GenAI) for water management, waste recycling and local energy production at its industrial sites. The partnership is aimed to integrate Veolia’s data and knowledge base with Mistral’s large language model to have a conversation with a plant – a world first,…


  • Six-party partnership promotes closed-loop recycling of dressing bottles caps

    Kashima City, Refinverse, Mitsubishi Chemical, Toyo Seikan Group, Kewpie, and Kasumi have inked a comprehensive collaboration agreement for a six-party partnership to support closed-loop recycling of plastic packaging – Japan’s first circular economy for dressing bottle caps. In this pilot project, each of the six partners will pass materials onto the next partner to promote…


  • Andy Naisbitt from Gen3 at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025

    Claire Saunders speaks to Andy Naisbitt from Gen3 at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025. [embedded content] Kindly sponsored by ART, Axxon Mycronic, BTU, Indium Corporation, Kurtz Ersa, Kyzen, Koh Young Technology, ROKA, Saki and Viscom.


  • A.R.T. congratulates Justyna Mikolajczyk on five-time IPC UK Hand Soldering Champion win

    Competition highlights skills shortage and value of technician-level training Advanced Rework Technology Ltd (A.R.T.), the leading independent provider of IPC-certified & bespoke training services for the electronics assembly industry, together with electronics manufacturing trade association, IPC, has named Justyna Mikolajczyk, a technician and veteran electronics assembler with inductive position sensor manufacturer, Zettlex (part of Celera…


  • Apollo Seiko to Debut Two All-in-One Selective Soldering Systems at APEX 2025

    Apollo Seiko, a leading innovator in soldering technology, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming 2025 IPC APEX EXPO, taking place March 18-20, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Visit Apollo Seiko in Booth 2713 to explore their latest selective soldering machines alongside their industry-leading soldering solutions. EF 3040A – All-in-One Selective Soldering…


  • Cetec ERP to Showcase Comprehensive ERP Solutions for EMS Providers at IPC APEX EXPO 2025

    Cetec ERP is excited to announce its participation in the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO, taking place March 18-20, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Visit Cetec ERP in Booth 2802 to learn how its all-in-one ERP platform is transforming the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry. Cetec ERP offers a full-suite platform that integrates ERP, MES,…


  • 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…