QR codes, or 2D barcodes

How QR codes can help brands seize the opportunity for next-gen, personalised marketing

Viktor Hermansson, Markem-Imaje’s Marketing Director, reveals how GS1 Digital Link QR codes enable brands to enhance consumer engagement through sophisticated first-party data collection. As digital trust erodes – with 52% of consumers encountering misinformation – 2D barcodes offer authenticated communication channels that bridge physical products with personalised digital experiences. The technology unlocks strategic advantages: supply […]

Mettler-Toledo Checkweighing

Why smart fill level adjustment is key to reducing waste and protecting margins

Frank Borrmann, Market Manager for the Strategic Business Unit Checkweighing & Vision, Mettler-Toledo Garvens GmbH, looks at how smart fill level systems use real-time weight data to slash production waste. Advanced feedback technology automatically fine-tunes filling processes, cutting excess product giveaway from 0.69% to 0.14% whilst maintaining quality standards. This intelligent automation tackles rising material […]

Kemin Industries expands OLESSENCE natural preservation portfolio with two new formulations

Kemin Food Technologies has launched OLESSENCE P Dry for meat and poultry applications and OLESSENCE G Liquid for sauces and dips across the EMEA region. The new products join the existing OLESSENCE B Liquid for bakery applications, expanding the company’s natural antioxidant platform.

Regal Rexnord launches comprehensive premium services programme for beverage manufacturers

Regal Rexnord has introduced its Premium Services programme designed to address maintenance challenges in the beverage industry through data-driven predictive maintenance, critical asset evaluations, and operator training to minimise unplanned downtime and extend conveyor system lifespan.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients showcases market-ready nutrition products for Asia-Pacific at Vitafoods Asia 2025

FrieslandCampina Ingredients, a global leader in proteins and prebiotics, returned to Vitafoods Asia 2025 (17-19 September) to present products tailored for the Asia-Pacific market. The company showcased a lineup of multifunctional application concepts developed with its protein and prebiotic ingredients for Performance and Active Nutrition, alongside its Step Up Nutrition offering designed to address the […]

IFF debuts consumer insights platform for adult beverage development

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has launched SipScape, an interactive platform aimed at supporting innovation in adult beverage formulation. The digital resource provides technical insights into product design, flavour modulation and sweetness reduction strategies specifically for no- and low-alcohol beverages.

Burcon scales fava bean protein to commercial production with 90%+ purity breakthrough

Burcon NutraScience Corporation has achieved a critical manufacturing milestone, successfully transitioning its proprietary fava bean protein extraction technology from laboratory development to full commercial production. The Canadian biotechnology company’s FavaPro™ represents a significant technical achievement in plant protein isolation, delivering over 90% protein content whilst maintaining hypoallergenic properties and neutral organoleptic characteristics.

Pall Corporation unveils ceramic membrane system with graduated permeability design

Pall Corporation has introduced its Membralox GP-IC ceramic membrane systems, featuring graduated permeability technology that increases processing efficiency whilst reducing capital and operating costs. The system can recover up to 95% of value-add products from production side streams.

SternVitamin launches premix solution targeting women’s cycle health

German micronutrient specialist SternVitamin has developed SternWoman Cycle Support, a new premix formulation designed to address nutritional gaps affecting women throughout their menstrual cycle. The product targets an underserved market segment where two-thirds of women of childbearing age globally are deficient in essential micronutrients.

Key Technology unveils COMPASS optical sorter for snack food applications

Key Technology has introduced its COMPASS optical sorter for chips at Pack Expo Las Vegas, marking a significant development in automated quality control systems for the snack food industry. The belt-fed sorting platform has been engineered specifically for potato chips, tortilla chips and related products, with capabilities extending to extruded snacks, pellets and specialty items […]