
Predictive maintenance and virtual twins are no longer future aspirations. They are necessities for manufacturers who want to stay competitive. Louis Columbus reports Manufacturing is entering a transformative era where technology-driven solutions are redefining how factories operate. Efficiency is no longer about merely maintaining production quotas — it is about predictive insight, sustainability, and operational…

Industrial Physics, the leading global packaging, material, and coatings test and measurement specialist, has announced the appointment of Cameron Deppe to global vice president of sales & marketing, supporting the company’s objective to accelerate equipment growth. Cameron joins with 25 years of global testing and leadership experience, having held roles across general management, sales, marketing, and…

A significant regulatory milestone for the food and beverage sector is being heralded by HealthTech Bio Actives (HTBA) after the EU Food Flavouring Regulation now formally includes naringenin (FL No 16.132), a naturally occurring polyphenol with special taste-modifying qualities. The industry leader in the development of citrus flavonoids and active forms of vitamin B12 for…

Amcor has created a custom three-compartment ready meal tray for a new line of ambient microwaveable single-serve ready meals from Cofigeo, a specialised French producer. The tray was made in accordance with Design for Recycling standards, providing a lightweight, mono-material polypropylene (PP) framework that can be collected and recycled using France’s recycling system as part…

In addition to increasing European food security and diversifying our protein source, farmed meat and ingredients can also spur green economic growth and lessen the effects of climate change. However, customers need to feel secure about the food they are consuming if they want cultured meat to fulfil its potential. GFI Europe commissioned strategic insight…

Food Matters Live, the UK’s premier event connecting the food and nutrition ingredients industry with the innovators shaping the future of food and drink, will return to Central London on 3-4 June 2026. It will be one of the first major events held at Olympia’s newly redeveloped International Convention Centre, marking the start of a…

Banana Tree, the award-winning Southeast Asian restaurant, is about to turn dessert as we know it on its head with the launch of a brand-new, boundary-breaking Soy Sauce Ice Cream. Landing on menus across all Banana Tree restaurants tomorrow (Wednesday 25th June), this limited-edition dish is set to spark serious debate, delight curious diners, and…

James Sturgeon explains how domestic, vertically integrated manufacturing boosts resilience, agility, and innovation in the U.S. industry. In-house operations — from casting to testing — enable tighter quality control, faster lead times, and greater supply chain stability The value of domestic production has become clearer than ever in today’s manufacturing climate. From global supply chain…

PINC, the venture arm of global food corporation Paulig, together with The Food Tech Lab and PolarVentures, has spearheaded a €2.73 million investment round in Swedish AgriTech startup BlueRedGold. With the help of cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence, the business will expedite the creation of the first scalable indoor saffron farming system in history. The investment…

Sensient Flavours & Extracts has announced the release of BioSymphony, a line of natural flavours made using only the best ingredients found in nature. According to Sensient Flavours & Extracts, BioSymphony provides genuine, powerful flavour solutions to satisfy the changing demands of beverage and food producers. “We like to call it ‘complexification’,” says Steve Morris, president…