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May 25 sees artisanal chocolate producer Gnaw launch its 4-strong Impulse bar offer (35g) consisting of four involving milk chocolate flavours wrapped in vibrant fully recyclable wrappers. Popcorn & Peanut, Honeycomb & Caramel, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Seville Orange The arrival of a striking impulse offer has been central to Gnaw’s longer-term growth plans taking…
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Marine terminal operator SSA Marine has completed the transition of its fleet of 44 small-capacity and heavy-duty forklifts at berth 55 at the Port of Los Angeles from propane-fuel to battery-electric power. Decarbonizing berth 55 Berth 55 is the first of SSA Marine’s terminals to fully transition to zero-emission cargo-handling equipment in its operations. The Port…
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Image courtesy SP Energy Networks SP Energy Networks has energised SF6-free (sulphur hexafluoride-free) switchgear from Lucy Electric, which they say is the UK’s first. The Sabre EcoTec non-SF6 ring main unit (RMU) uses synthetic air instead of the SF6 greenhouse gas, which is currently used to insulate critical electrical network equipment. The tech has been…
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By creating one of the lightest PET bottles for still beverages, KHS is claiming to set a new standard in bottle making. A container that utilises only 5.89 grammes of material to carry 591 millimetres of product has been created under the working title of Factor 101 in close collaboration with Husky Technologies, the Canadian…
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Terna and IPTO signed the MoU in Rome as part of the Italy-Greece Intergovernmental Summit. Image courtesy Terna The transmission grid operators for Italy and Greece have signed an MoU for GRITA 2; a new submarine interconnector that will operate alongside the existing interconnection to enhance the integration of their electricity markets and diversify supply…
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Lantmännen Biorefineries is investing in Sproud, a company dealing in plant-based dairy products based on pea protein. With this investment, Lantmännen Biorefineries becomes a minority stakeholder with a share of approximately 10 per cent. Lantmännen has made a calculated investment in Sproud to take advantage of the rising demand for plant-based milk substitutes. With a…
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The new flexible PBST touchscreen pressure sensor from SICK Sensor Intelligence is the first ceramic cell pressure sensor from the company; delivering accuracy, reliability and protection against pressure surges. SICK Sensor Intelligence has launched the PBST touchscreen pressure sensor. Building on and complementing the company’s existing range of high accuracy, reliable and robust pressure sensors/switches,…
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Following 20% growth in 2024, Apex Dynamics UK has appointed Andrew Parsons as its new General Manager, promoting him from National Sales Manager after six years with the gearbox specialist. Apex Dynamics UK, an expert supplier of planetary and other servo gearboxes and solutions, has appointed Andrew Parsons as its new General Manager. Following impressive…
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Spain’s European chorizo sales have reached a record high as the UK market’s demand for premium cured meats continues to rise. According to the Spanish Chorizo Consortium, cured sausage imports into the UK from Spain reached an all-time high value of €104 million in 2024, up 2.4 per cent on the previous year. Of this,…
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Captain Morgan is launching Captain Morgan Muck Pit, a new brand extension that will roll out across Europe, Africa and Asia as the brand expands its offering to cater for new occasions and consumers. Drawing inspiration from the legendary muck pits of the Caribbean rum making process – that see overripe fruit tossed into a…
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