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  • Twinings launches refreshing new range of Fruit Coolers

    Twinings is unveiling a vibrant new range of Fruit Coolers, launching in two flavours – Peach and Tropical. Harnessing 300 years of innovation and expertise at Twinings, the new Fruit Cooler range – specially crafted to be brewed hot and enjoyed chilled – provides a new way to enjoy Twinings’ infusions, offering delicious, caffeine-free summer…


  • Star Catcher Industries to create ‘world’s first’ space-based energy grid

    Image courtesy Star Catcher Star Catcher Industries, a Florida-based startup focusing on space-based energy generation, has closed a $12.25 million seed round to construct what they are calling the world’s first space-based energy grid. Once constructed, the Star Catcher Network will be a first-of-its-kind energy grid, says the startup in a release, able to beam…


  • Lack of AI focus putting UK firms at a competitive disadvantage

    Despite the UK wasting approximately 9.5mn tonnes of food every year, the food and farming sector has placed 3rd out of 7 sectors for its AI-maturity, new data from government partner BSI reveals. Beating retail, built environment, healthcare and mobility. The study reveals that Chinese and Indian businesses are set to leave their UK counterparts…


  • Gas Networks Ireland outlines plan to decarbonise gas network by 2045

    Image: Gas Networks Ireland Ireland’s gas network operator Gas Networks Ireland has set out plans to deliver a repurposed, resized and fully decarbonised gas network by 2045. The basis of the plan is to repurpose the existing gas network into two networks to transport 100% renewable gas, one dedicated to biomethane accounting for about one-third…


  • Novocomms ‘pivots into space’ with PNT R&D project

    UK antenna specialist Novocomms has commenced an R&D project to develop a next generation positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) antenna system for use in space. With a grant from UK agency Pivot into Space, the Birmingham-based antenna business will be leveraging its existing antenna know-how to develop a proof-of-concept demonstrator by the end of this…


  • Seika Machinery Introduces Sayaka SAM-CT3SLA Semi-Automatic Desktop Dry Slicer

    Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, is proud to introduce the Sayaka SAM-CT3SLA Semi-Auto Desktop Dry Slicer, designed to streamline operations with precision and efficiency. This state-of-the-art dry slicer is perfect for prototyping and high-mix/low-volume production needs, ensuring high-quality output and superior performance every time.  The Sayaka SAM-CT3SLA…


  • Q Source Launches “A Comprehensive Guide to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Flooring Installation”

    Q Source is excited to announce the launch of its latest blog post, “A Comprehensive Guide to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Flooring Installation.” This in-depth guide aims to educate and assist professionals in the proper installation of ESD flooring, a critical component in maintaining static-free environments in various industries.  ESD flooring is essential for protecting sensitive…


  • Almonds shaping European consumer choices

    Almonds are emerging as a key ingredient to meet the demands of European consumers who are prioritising health and wellbeing. A new report from Innova Market Insights (EU Health Trends Report, released April 2024) reveals that, aside from basic needs, European consumers spend the most on health and wellbeing. This focus has driven attention towards…


  • Berrymakers goes direct to consumer

    Berrymakers has launched officially a direct to consumer offering, taking the best tasting and sustainably grown British berries straight to consumers’ front doors. With berry sales continuing to soar,  Berrymakers says it is “here to make buying British berries easier than ever”. Available to purchase via the Berrymakers website www.berrymakers.co.uk all berries can be delivered…


  • Germany’s Network Agency plans network charges reform

    Image courtesy 123rf Aiming to incentivise consumption in line with the highs and lows of power supply peaks, Germany’s Federal Network Agency, Bundesnetzagentur, has published a key points paper to enhance the regulation on network charges for industrial customers. Through their paper, the Network Agency proposes a regulation that creates an incentive for electricity-intensive companies…