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  • Count On Tools Appoints Victor Madero of SMTVYS Technology as New Partner and Distributor for Mexico

     Count On Tools, Inc. (COT), a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Victor Madero of SMTVYS Technology as its new partner and distributor for all of Mexico. This strategic partnership will expand Count On Tools’ market presence and enhance customer support throughout the region. SMTVYS…


  • Iberdrola looks to generative AI to drive energy sector innovation

    Image: Iberdrola Iberdrola is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider for generative artificial intelligence developments. The partnership, part of a broader deal with Amazon encompassing renewables development and digitalisation, will see Iberdrola using AWS technologies including AWS Lambda and Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker to develop generative AI applications to support…


  • Zotefoams’ sustainable alternative to beverage cartons wins award

    Beverage cartons produced from Zotefoams’ ReZorce barrier material have been named a winner in the Sustainability (Overall Concept) category of the highly regarded German Packaging Award. Announcing the decision, the judges described how packaging made of mono-material HDPE using a patented technology enables a layer to be created during extrusion. This provides barrier properties that…


  • Fonterra-Superbrewed collaboration meets global protein demand

    Left: uperbrewed Food Postbiotic Cultured Protein (Photo: Business Wire); bars made with Superbrewed Food Postbiotic Cultured Protein (Photo: Business Wire). Posted: 15 August 2024 Share this page The global dairy co-operative Fonterra and natural ingredient manufacturer Superbrewed Food have teamed up to boost sustainable food production. The partnership combines Superbrewed’s biomass protein platform with Fonterra’s…


  • Sector showing signs of recovery but government intervention required to unleash growth – FDF

    Food and drink businesses are bouncing back, and are preparing to invest, but Government action is needed to unlock full growth potential going forward. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has today published its Q2 State of Industry Report, which tracks business confidence and trends in the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. The new analysis reveals…


  • Sector showing signs of recovery but FDF urges government intervention to unleash growth

    Food and drink businesses are bouncing back, and are preparing to invest, but Government action is needed to unlock full growth potential going forward. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has today published its Q2 State of Industry Report, which tracks business confidence and trends in the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. The new analysis reveals…


  • Produce gluten-free and clean-label without compromise with Kröner-Stärke’s Sanostar

    Kröner-Stärke says food manufacturers can gain a competitive edge, or branch into or expand their free-from ranges with its Sandostar gluten-free wheat starch, which offers sensory and functional properties that create final products of very high quality. At a time when the strong demand for gluten-free products continues to grow across Europe, producing gluten-free products that…


  • Smart meter diagnosis tool launched in GB

    Image courtesy Tomato Energy GB utility network provider GTC has developed and launched a remote smart meter diagnosis tool on the Data Communications Company’s (DCC) network. With the tool, GTC is able to connect to and communicate with smart meters in order to remotely diagnose issues and thereby reduce the need for costly and time-consuming…


  • Flyers adds cherry flavour to liquorice portfolio

    Flyers is adding a bespoke, zingy Cherry to its existing stable of Sour and Fruity Flavoured liquorice sticks. The cult liquorice pioneer, born way back in 1946, is picking upon on the meteoric growth of this childhood classic, which is enjoying unwavering generational appeal to liquorice lovers of all ages and more inquisitive sweet enthusiasts…


  • PPMA 2024: annual trade show is rapidly approaching

    Hall 5 at the NEC will once again be filled with excitement and anticipation, providing visitors to the annual PPMA Show with a perfect platform to network with well-known exhibitors and learn about their latest state-of-the-art technologies and solutions. For over 35 years the annual PPMA Show has been a highlight of the processing and…