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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…
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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…
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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…
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Image courtesy 123rf Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has announced financing for two of its innovation projects, both of which explore how data is handled for community decarbonisation. Two of the British utility’s innovation projects have, between them, received almost £6 million ($8.1 million) from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund. The VERIFY project will combine…
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Kingfisher Drinks has announced a new flavour for its Peacock Cider brand with Passion Fruit & Guava. Available to grocery and convenience channels from June onwards, the new cider comes in a 500ml bottle with an RRP of £2.70 each as Peacock aims to respond to the rising demand for tropical flavours. The new Passion…
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Ultra-processed foods, or UPFs for short, should be treated with greater discrimination, according to nutrition experts as protein-rich plant-based diets are frequently categorised as ultra-processed and unhealthy. An overview of UPFs and their function in contemporary nutrition, particularly in the choice of plant-based foods, is provided in a recent whitepaper published by Planteneers. The paper…
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Aras and BellaDati, a provider of IoT and analytics platforms, have announced a partnership to allow manufacturers to strengthen the digital thread, drive operational efficiency, and improve service outcomes. This collaboration brings real-time IoT and analytics into the digital thread, enabling manufacturers to connect design, production, and maintenance through a continuous, real-time visibility across the…
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Image courtesy Renault Group Renault Group, MyWheels and We Drive Solar, together with the Municipality of Utrecht, have gone live with their large scale vehicle to grid (V2G) car sharing service: Utrecht energised. Thanks to the V2G technology, combined with a shared-mobility service, EVs in the project will be able to store energy and feed…
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Markem-Imaje is releasing the MB2253, a new black MEK ink designed especially for the beverage industry. According to Markem-Imaje, this cutting-edge product complies with the strictest industry standards, guaranteeing consumer and producer safety and compliance. Designed for versatility, MB2253 excels in marking a wide variety of beverage substrates, including plastics, metals, glass, and returnable glass…
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Avantium has inked a conditional offtake agreement with Hoogesteger, one of the top manufacturers of fresh cold-pressed juices in the Netherlands. Hoogesteger will buy the recyclable, 100% plant-based polymer PEF (polyetehylene furanoate) from Avantium’s FDCA Flagship Plant for for its fresh juices created from ultra-fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Avantium’s PEF, branded as releaf, is…
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