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  • The Compleat Food Group’s first chief product officer to accelerate growth

    The Compleat Food Group has announced the appointment of Mark Howgego as its first chief product officer as the food manufacturer continues to invest in delivering market-leading quality across its categories. In his new role, Howgego will be focused on accelerating The Compleat Food’s Group impressive growth by driving further focus on maximising quality across…


  • Birds Eye unveils a brand redesign

    Popular frozen food brand, Birds Eye, is unveiling a fresh new look for its entire product line. The brand said its biggest re-design in over a decade aims to make Birds Eye’s products more uniform and easier for shoppers to find in-store. Birds Eye noted that its products are consumed nearly three times a week…


  • PDR Appoints Matt Osborne of REStronics Mid-Atlantic as Representative for North and South Carolina

    PDR Americas is proud to announce the appointment of Matt Osborne of REStronics Mid-Atlantic as its new representative for North and South Carolina. This strategic partnership will enhance the company’s support for electronics manufacturers in these regions.  PDR is renowned for its state-of-the-art rework systems and X-ray technology, which enable manufacturers to achieve reliable and…


  • AkzoNobel develops high-performance internal can coating to meet regs

    AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings has launched Accelshield 300 internal coating for beverage cans that is free of Bisphenols (non-intent) and Styrene delivering superior levels of corrosion protection while providing manufacturers with a long-term, reliable solution to address current and future regulation with respect to materials of concern. Accelshield 300 goes well beyond established technologies in the…


  • Count On Tools Introduces the Innovative ezCLIP System for PCB Magazine Racks

    Count On Tools, Inc. (COT), a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, is excited to announce the release of its innovative ezCLIP system. Designed to streamline the electronics manufacturing process, the ezCLIP system offers a simple and effective solution for distinguishing required spacing between boards in PCB magazine racks, significantly reducing the…


  • Anritsu introduces a Receiver Test Solution that Supports USB4® Version 2.0 with 80 Gbit/s Data Transmission Speed

    Anritsu Corporation introduces a receiver test solution that supports the latest USB4® Version 2.0*1 (USB v2) communication standard with 80 Gbit/s data transmission speed, achieved by enhancing the functionality of the Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A. Anritsu is contributing to the growth of USB4 v2 because this solution enables the evaluation of USB devices that transfer…


  • FHIRST Living Soda secures national retail distribution deal

    Functional drinks brand, FHIRST Living Soda has secured its first national listing with Ocado. The online retailer will stock the brand’s multipacks in each of its four gut lovin’ flavours: Lemon Lime, Ginger Mandarin, Cherry Vanilla, and Passion Fruit (each multipack contains 4x330ml cans). The packs will retail at £5.90, available online at Ocado from now. Shoppers…


  • Austin Energy deploys AI-driven early wildfire detection

    Image: Austin Energy Austin Energy has deployed Pano AI’s early wildfire detection system to enhance its response capabilities across its 1,130km2 service territory. The system integrates 13 ultra-high-definition, 360-degree cameras, artificial intelligence and real-time data monitoring to swiftly detect and verify potential wildfires. Once a fire is identified, the system automatically alerts Austin Energy and…


  • Growing Chinese demand for seafood – a significant opportunity for exporters

    China is poised to drive 40% of the global growth in seafood consumption to 2030, an increase of over 5.5m metric tonnes, according to Novel Sharma, analyst – seafood at RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness. China’s economic prosperity, coupled with its population of 1.4bn consumers and a high affinity for seafood, positions it as the most…


  • SMEs face the risk of being paralysed by confusion surrounding digital transformation

    Confusion around digital transformation is risking paralysis among SME manufacturers, says Made Smarter. Donna Edwards, director of the North West adoption programme, says businesses are hesitant to commit to change because they lack the confidence with technology and digital skills among leaders and employees. Edwards cautioned that delaying digital transformation risks being left further behind,…