
A pioneering centre for co-creating flexible packaging that will influence the future has been established in Germany by Mondi,. The global leader in sustainable packaging and paper said FlexStudios – a brand new 2,300 m2 building, located in Steinfeld, Germany – offers three floors of interactive, inspiring collaborative space. Experiential studios have been built so…

American consumers are increasingly seeking to cut back on sugar and find new, better-tasting, low-calorie substitutes. Recent consumer research commissioned by food and beverage ingredient innovator, MycoTechnology, examines attitudes toward sugar reduction and high-intensity sweeteners, uncovering key opportunities in the market. MycoTechnology partnered with Brightfield Group to gather proprietary, AI-driven insights among a sample of…

Heineken is investing €45 million to establish a new global research and development (R&D) centre in the Netherlands. Heineken has announced the construction of the new Dr. H.P. Heineken Centre, a state-of-the-art research & development (R&D) centre in Zoeterwoude. The R&D Center will focus on improving existing products and processes as well as developing new…

Kerry Group has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Kerry Co-Operative Creameries to sell Kerry Dairy Holdings (Ireland) to the Co-Op to become a fully dedicated global taste and nutrition solutions company. The disposal is expected to raise €500 million. Kerry Dairy Ireland is fully owned by Kerry. The move follows the…

Del Monte has launched a new range of dried fruit snacks in the UK. Produced under license with supplier D2 International, the range includes four new products: Lemon Apple Sticks (20g), Strawberry Apple Sticks (20g), Spiced Apple Crisps (20g, Christmas edition), and Naked Apple Crisps (20g). According to Del Monte, the UK’s leading canned fruit…

Published: 13 November, 2024 A leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services provider nexos, formerly known as Global E&C, has announced it has strengthened its service delivery to energy transition operator, EnQuest, with the contract award for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) services to its offshore assets in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). The…

Published: 13 November, 2024 OEE explores the key issue of how fluid power systems can evolve to support the renewable energy transition while addressing the technical challenges involved As the global push for sustainable energy intensifies, industries are grappling with how to adapt traditional technologies to meet environmental goals. One such challenge lies in the integration…

Polytag has strengthened its partnership with Ocado Retail, which now offers a wider selection of products incorporating Polytag’s technology. Over 60 of Ocado’s food, drink, and household product ranges now feature Polytag’s Digital Link QR codes, empowering consumers to delve deeper into product information and sustainability practices with a simple scan. The expanded range of…

Innovation in plant-based meat remains historically high despite a recent dip in numbers, according to the latest patent data reported by Appleyard Lees. However, cultivated meat technology investment and associated patent activity has recently slowed significantly. The fourth annual edition of the Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report from the leading intellectual property firm reveals a…

Microalgae protein innovator Brevel has completed construction of its first-of-a-kind (FOAK) proprietary microalgae protein facility and already secured two commercial agreements with leading food & beverage companies. A FOAK facility is a production line or factory that showcases new technology at commercial scale for the first time. The facility provides confidence to investors, customers, and…