
World Bread Day celebrates the enduring significance of bread. Annually observed on 16 October, this event highlights bread’s cultural and nutritional importance. The Italian milling industry, a leader in flour production, sees bread as a cultural asset, promoting its heritage despite declining consumption.

DS Smith and Queen Flowers unveil innovative bouquet packaging. The collaboration between DS Smith and Queen Flowers introduces a recyclable bouquet box designed for retail environments. This packaging solution, accommodating three to five bouquets, features innovative lids to reduce air and maintain moisture, ensuring freshness and sustainability.

Wärtsilä to deliver biogas upgrading plant to Bigadan AS. This initiative marks a pivotal advancement in Denmark’s renewable energy landscape, enhancing biogas production efficiency. The plant, situated at Bigadan’s Horsens site, will process 6,000 Nm³ of raw biogas per hour, contributing significantly to the nation’s green energy goals.

Plant-based meats offer manufacturers vast potential for growth. Planteneers’ fiildMeat S-series enables the creation of diverse sausage and cold cut alternatives. With formulations based on fava bean, pea, or soy proteins, these systems deliver meat-like texture and flavour, allowing seamless integration into existing production lines.

Charlie Bigham’s launches its most ambitious range to date. The Brasserie collection, exclusive to Waitrose, aims to redefine home dining with high-end, restaurant-inspired meals. This launch taps into consumer trends, with 86% of couples prioritising food for romantic evenings, and 48% choosing to dine at home.

It is no exaggeration to say that without compressors, countless industries ranging from petrochemicals to brewing would grind to an almost instant halt. As such, for the companies working in these sectors it is critical that they ensure their equipment is working efficiently and reliably Yet, over time, many businesses face challenges when working with…

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…