
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…

Health-conscious Gen Z customers are driving a new generation of consumers to adopt functional drinks, according to new grocery data. Ocado Retail’s latest data shows a 54 per cent year-on-year increase in health drinks sales*, spanning everything from kombucha to prebiotic sodas. Two in five (40 per cent) of the general population now buy functional…

KM Packaging’s K-Peel 4G, new mono PET lidding film boasts a low seal initiation point and is capable of sealing through contamination. Clean peels are achievable from as little as 110°C and 0.3 seconds dwell time. This low seal initiation point also means it’s compatible with all PET trays and provides a clean, strong, peels…

Nothum Food Processing Systems, a Fortifi firm, is embarking on a new phase of leadership after more than 50 years of spearheading innovation in food processing. Robert Nothum, a long-time president and CEO, will be replaced by Philip Hurwitz, a former director of sales. Hurwitz will answer to Josh Stiever, president of Fortifi Group, protein…

EnergyPathways, an energy transition company, has selected Zenith Energy as a contractor for the Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH), a project expected to be the U.K.’s largest integrated energy storage facility combining natural gas, compressed air and hydrogen storage, powered by offshore wind. Zenith will, among other services, fulfil the role of the well engineering…

Heriot-Watt’s globally renowned centre of expertise in brewing and distilling is about to undergo a 21st century metamorphosis to guarantee a sustainable and prosperous future for both industries. The university is seeking to raise £35 million to build a new Centre for Sustainable Brewing and Distilling (CSBD), which will embrace the latest green technologies and…

INX International has added a valuable new universal lamination system to its sustainable inks portfolio. Introduced at FORUM INFOFLEX earlier this month, Innova Plus NCF nitrocellulose-free flexographic inks deliver the same trusted performance across all flexible packaging solutions as Innova Plus does but without the nitrocellulose, making it ideal for recycling purposes. Developed for adhesive lamination, Innova Plus…