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  • EU could be ‘pre-eminent destination for investment capital’… but work is needed

    Dan Jørgensen. Image: Eurelectric. Barriers to investment must be broken to accelerate electrification, decarbonisation and competitiveness Europe’s electricity industry is looking on the bright side, judging by its muted reaction to the proposed ban on future imports of Russian gas into the EU, writes Vic Wyman in Brussels. The European Commission says that new import contracts…


  • Cutting-edge Milling Academy sets a new global benchmark – Bühler

    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 Sytems offers first RFID tag for fresh food retail management

    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…


  • Eat Real and Belazu collaborate to introduce chip flavours

    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…


  • National Grid trials 3D-printed substation foundations

    Image courtesy National Grid National Grid is working with Hyperion Robotics and the University of Sheffield on a UK-first trial to manufacture, install and test 3D-printed substation foundations. According to the British utility in a release, 3D printing the foundations has the potential to reduce construction-driven carbon emissions and reduce the costs to consumers of…


  • Sense releases AMI-based EV analytics solution for grid management

    Image: 123RF.com US-based grid edge intelligence tech company Sense has released EV Analytics, a new load management solution delivered through AMI 2.0 meter to provide insights into grid visibility and reliability needs. According to the company’s release, the new solution can identify all electric vehicles (EVs) charging on the power grid, providing enhanced insights into…


  • Redysign achieves milestone using markers to improve the traceability of smart fresh meat packaging

    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…


  • In-Comm Training Urges Industry to Back its ‘I’m Included’ Inclusivity Campaign

    A high-profile campaign celebrating inclusivity and diversity in industry has been launched by one of the UK’s specialist training providers. ‘I’m In-Comm, I’m Included’ is the message being championed by apprentices, learners and staff at In-Comm Training as they look to break down some of the barriers faced by women, ethnic minorities and hard to…


  • Offshore charging is viable, says new report by ScottishPower and Oasis Marine

    Green energy company ScottishPower Renewables has commissioned two studies to investigate the technical feasibility of offshore charging for both battery-powered crew transfer and service operation vessels. The two reports – by MJR Power & Automation and Oasis Marine – are the last in a series of three commissioned by ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) to explore options…


  • Scandlines converts Fehmarn Belt ferries to plug-in hybrids

    With a total investment of more than €31m (US$35m), Scandlines will begin converting two of the ferries operating its Puttgarden-Rødby route to plug-in hybrid ferries, targeting a CO₂e emissions reduction by up to 80%. The German Ministry of Transport has awarded the project financial support as part of a funding program, aimed at promoting the…