
c-LEcta and Anka have developed a new food enzyme to reduce acrylamide in instant coffee and ready to drink coffee beverages. Acrylerase is patented technology and is the first to target acrylamide directly, and offers significant benefits over existing mitigation measures, both parties said. As acrylamide is considered carcinogenic, limitation and mitigation of this process…

The third annual connected packaging survey from Creative technology studio Appetite Creative, in partnership with Domino Printing Sciences, has found sustained interest over the last 12 months, with 82% of those surveyed stating they have used connected packaging, compared to over four-fifths (81%) from the survey released in 2023 and over half (54%) in 2022. The barriers to using…

With the Spring flowers coming into bloom, Bonne Maman is encouraging consumers time to plan lovely family breakfasts and delightful teatime treats over the Easter period with the newest selections from its range. For Easter breakfast… Spread deliciousness at the Easter breakfast table. Choose from gorgeous Caramelised Apple Spread on toasted brioche fingers, dark and…

Published: 28 February, 2024 Castrol, one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, has announced it has launched Transaqua SP-HC, a new hydraulic control fluid under its Transaqua range. The fluid has been formulated for use as the control fluid in subsea production control systems, delivering all-round subsea production system protection. Castrol Transaqua SP-HC is suitable…

Published: 28 February, 2024 Hi-line Industries, a UK-based leader in the design, manufacture and installation of energy-efficient compressed air purification equipment, has announced it has established a new Technical Division that further elevates the level of support available to its valued nationwide distribution network. With highly qualified and accredited technicians, Hi-line says its Technical Division…

Europe’s packaging one-stop shop, H-Pack Packaging has launched a line of products exclusive to fish and chip shops which it expects to appeal to high-end UK chippies that want packaging that stands out, while reflecting the quality of the food it holds. The new ‘Great Taste’ fish ‘n’ chips packaging range includes a series of…

Illva Saronno Holding, an Italian multinational leading spirits company, has completed the acquisition of Engine, a 100% Italian organic gin. This financial operation began in 2021 with the acquisition of a minority stake in Engine (25%) and a global distribution agreement. Through this acquisition, Illva Saronno Holding is able to strengthen its presence in the…

Feb 27, 2024 © Cavan / Adobe Stock Gulf Island Fabrication, a steel fabricator and service provider to the industrial and energy sectors, announced on Tuesday it has completed the sale of excess property that was part of the company’s facilities located in Houma, La. Gulf Island said the sale to an undisclosed buyer generated…

As the European Union prepares for a new legislative cycle, the European soft drinks sector, represented by UNESDA, has published its manifesto, outlining its key ambitions and policy priorities for the 2024-2029 EU political term. The Manifesto highlights the sector’s commitment to promoting balanced diets, driving environmental sustainability across its supply chain and maintaining its…

Three North-East based organisations are set to cement the regions reputation as the UK’s hub of cultivated (lab grown) meat production after winning a grant worth close to half a million pounds from Innovate UK to develop new, more cost-effective technologies in a burgeoning market. The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), MarraBio, and Aelius Biotech…