
Jacek Smoluch, Mitsubishi Electric’s Robot Product Leader in the CEE region and a specialist in industrial automation, talks about the trends, challenges, and opportunities facing the industry in 2025. What barriers are hindering progress, and what trends will shape the future of industrial automation? The industrial sector is at a crossroads. As the world demands…

The UK food and drink industry is expected to rise as businesses express a growing sense of optimism, according to a recent survey from accounting and business advisory firm BDO. In total, 95% of respondents said they feel positive about the prospects for their business, up from 70% in 2023. Additionally, almost two thirds (62%)…

Bühler has established a brand-new, cutting-edge Milling Academy, a 1,800-square-metre training facility for food and feed millers in the centre of its Swiss headquarters. The facility blends decades of experience with the newest technology and teaching techniques to meet the changing demands of the business. Course participants can obtain a practical understanding of important industry…

Checkpoint Systems’s Chinook, an advanced RFID inlay designed specifically for reusable packaging, offers improved traceability, durability, and microwave safety throughout the retail supply chain. The inlay is designed to be a rugged, reliable solution that supports repeated use without compromising food safety or RFID functionality. Fully standards-compliant, Chinook offers confidence to retailers, manufacturers, and food…

In their first-ever joint venture, Eat Real and Belazu, a renowned chef-grade ingredient company, have joined together to introduce a new flavour. The Spicy Rose Harissa & Creamy Yoghurt Hummus Chip is Eat Real’s first limited-edition flavour. The partnership marks Eat Real’s first-ever brand collaboration, joining forces with Belazu to bring new and different flavours…

Published: 11 June, 2025 Offshore charging for both battery-powered crew transfer and service operation vessels could be on the horizon for windfarms of the future, according to two studies commissioned by leading green energy company, ScottishPower Renewables. The two reports – by MJR Power & Automation and Oasis Marine – are the last in a…

Published: 11 June, 2025 In a major step forward for safety innovation in the offshore wind sector, the BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership has reportedly become the first offshore wind developer to adopt and deploy WindSafe, a next-generation AI-powered safety and assurance platform, across its portfolio of floating wind projects. The companies say this first-of-its-kind…

The creation of novel identifying markers that are incorporated into various fibre-based packaging (FBP) components could facilitate effective sorting and identification, opening the door to intelligent packaging solutions. According to the the Redysign project, it has successfully reached the second key milestone of an initiative, focusing on the integration of identification markers and digital sorting…

The training division of Scottish Bakers, National Food & Drink Training (NFDT), has introduced a Level 3 Diploma in Lead Baker, an industry-led credential created to support the recently implemented Lead Baker Apprenticeship Standard (ST1349) in England. Created in close collaboration with the baking sector and awarding body “the” Food & Drink Awarding Organisation (FDQ),…

This summer, English Spirit, a small batch distiller in the UK, is inviting consumers to discover two zesty new stars of the season: Orangino and Limongino. Crafted by master distiller Dr John Walters in the heart of the Cornish countryside, these vibrant gin liqueurs are bold, refreshing and designed for summer sipping – whether you’re…