
As Halloween 2025 approaches, food and drink manufacturers are pulling out all the stops to enchant shoppers with inventive seasonal offerings — despite signs of cautious consumer spending. According to research from Vypr, while 61% of UK consumers plan to spend the same as last year, nearly a third (31%) intend to cut back, particularly…

Megnajet has unveiled RackFit SP, expanding its modular ink delivery line. The new pressure-fed system delivers high functionality in a compact, stackable format, enabling scalable integration for OEMs and industrial printers. With thermal control up to 85°C, it supports high-viscosity fluids and versatile jettable chemistries for demanding print environments.

JBT Marel has unveiled a significant development for in-store fresh juice programs with the launch of the Fresh’n Squeeze 1800 Citrus Juicer. Introduced at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce and Floral Show, this new machine brings industrial-grade extraction technology to a compact, countertop footprint. This innovation is set to redefine profitability for…

Oct 17, 2025 (Credit: Petronas) Italian classification and marine engineering consultancy RINA has secured a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract by Petronas CCS Ventures (PCCSV) for the Southern Onshore Facilities of Malaysia’s flagship carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. The award follows the successful completion of pre-FEED services in 2024. Under the contract, RINA will…

Leading Mediterranean deli brand unearthed is tapping into the consumer desire for premium, convenient sandwiches by introducing two authentic French classics to the chilled aisle: the Croque Monsieur and Croque Fromage. This launch marks a significant first for the chilled fixture, bringing a premium, ready-to-cook sandwich to market outside of the typical food-to-go section. Crafted…

Wholebake, a leading UK manufacturer of healthy snack bars, has announced a significant expansion of its operations with the opening of a state-of-the-art new facility in Wrexham. This multi-million-pound investment is a transformational step designed to accelerate growth and strengthen the company’s position as a key supplier for leading brands and retailers in the healthy…

While organisations, particularly in the energy, utilities, and resources (EUR) industry, are adopting AI today, they are not fully prepared for its full implementation. This has created what IFS, a leading provider of Industrial AI software, calls the ‘AI Execution Gap.’ The IFS Invisible Revolution Study 2025* surveyed more than 1,700 senior decision makers at industrial…

Scottish Bakers, the national trade body representing Scotland’s bakery industry, has raised an outstanding £7,395 for the MS Society at its annual Presidential Dance, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow. The prestigious event, a highlight of the Scottish Bakers’ social calendar, brought together more than 170 members of the baking community to celebrate industry achievements while supporting an important…

Nestlé is sharpening its focus on growth and operational transformation under the leadership of newly appointed CEO Philipp Navratil, who laid out a decisive strategy during the company’s nine-month sales presentation on October 16. With organic growth rising to 3.3% year-to-date — up from 2.0% in the same period last year — Navratil emphasised that…

UK Agri-Tech Centre backs World Food Day 2025 with innovation. Showcasing four Innovate UK-funded projects, the Centre highlights technology that reduces waste, improves yields, and strengthens global food security — from drone-led pollination and digital-twin crop imaging to precision pest control and full-plant broccoli harvesting for lower-carbon protein production.