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A new worldwide food industry project to standardise the tracking and recording of temperature data throughout the supply chain is being supported by the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF). The industry will gain a better understanding of the actual temperature journey of frozen foods according to the new protocol that BFFF helped establish as a…
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Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is arguably one of the most critical areas of personal protective equipment (PPE). Yet it can be an area of PPE that people feel least confident about. So, what do health and safety professionals really need to know when it comes to RPE? Here Ian Kelsall, RPE Technical Specialist at Draeger…
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Port Nelson has commissioned New Zealand’s first electric dual-drive mobile harbor crane. The NZ$17m (US$10m) project was supported by NZ$875,000 (US$530,000) from the government’s Low Emission Transport Fund, administered by EECA. Electrification strategy The project is part of a broader electrification strategy, which includes retrofitting an existing diesel crane. The crane can switch between electric…
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A recent poll by Food Industry Consultant Levercliff reveals that nearly 19 million UK adults say they’ve stopped eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs), with a further 9 million considering doing the same. Given that UPFs currently make up around 57% of the average UK adult’s diet, this shift poses a significant challenge. While media headlines often…
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Meech International has introduced the 906 Hyperion 24V power supply unit (PSU), a compact, high-voltage AC power supply with 24VDC input developed to support static management equipment across a wide range of industrial settings, especially useful for food and drink manufacturers. The 906 PSU replaces Meech’s existing 904 and 905 AC power units, delivering new…
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Image courtesy 123rf Artificial intelligence (AI) has breached the control room doors. For the first time, a US power grid operator is deploying AI to help streamline processes, starting with outage management. Open Access Technology International (OATI), , has announced the launch of the world’s first generative and agentic AI platform purpose-built for the energy…
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Aggreko has released a new study to give businesses information on the phase-down and to clarify the most recent legislation as the UK’s move away from F-gases picks up speed. The report, titled F-Gas Phase Down: Navigating Regulations for a Sustainable Future, breaks down the UK’s F-gas phase-down strategy, which includes service and maintenance restrictions and…
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Authentic Mexican food brand, Gran Luchito, has brought out its new Taco Seasoning Sachets available in Medium and Spicy varieties. Designed for ease and flavour, each single-use sachet offers a convenient way for UK shoppers to create vibrant, high-quality tacos at home in just 15 minutes. The single-use Taco Seasonings roll out in Tesco stores…
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Image: 123RF Europe faces urgent challenges in energy and AI autonomy due to geopolitical tensions and market volatility, a new study from the European Commission’s DG CONNECT reports. Commissioned by DG CONNECT to explore the role of AI across all the layers of the energy system, the report points to these pressures necessitating resilient, flexible…
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Image: 213rf The Canadian government has announced nearly $16 million in federal funding for energy projects in the Maritime provinces to help deliver reliable, affordable, clean energy in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, alongside the Honourable Gilles Arsenault, Minister of Environment, Energy…
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