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Incat has officially launched battery-electric ship Hull 096 from the Incat shipyard in Hobart, Australia. At 130m in length, Hull 096 is reportedly not only the largest electric ship in the world but also the “largest electric vehicle of its kind ever built”. Electric propulsion Constructed for South American ferry operator Buquebus, Hull 096 will…
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Companies must immediately increase their investments in AI and robots to guarantee a robust and prosperous food system, while addressing a burgeoning population and rising labour expenses. According to James Walton, chief economist at IGD, an expanding population, tariffs, climate change, and rising labour costs are all severely straining the resilience of the food system.…
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Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has announced an exclusive in-person One-Day Seminar at its Global Centre of Excellence in Royston, Hertfordshire on Wednesday 11th June, 2025 to celebrate World Food Safety Day, an initiative from the World Health Organisation. This exceptional one-of-a-kind opportunity will examine the themes around how to Unlock the Future of Food Safety, in…
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The Dutch soft drink industry is still pushing for a reduction in sugar. By 2024, the average sugar content of soft drinks will have dropped by at least 38.2% from 2012. This will go above and beyond the 2025 aim of -30%. This progress underlines the sector’s continued commitment to contribute to a healthier lifestyle,…
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According to the most recent investment statistics, privately held European businesses engaged in fermentation, cultured meat, and plant-based food development raised around $509 million (€470 million) in 2024, a 23% increase from the year before. In addition to this investment, alternative protein companies brought in $68 million (€63 million) through grants from organisations such as…
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Leading premium Indian brand, Geeta’s Foods, is launching a range of three new cooking sauces in Waitrose on Monday 5th May for everyday foodies to experience a new way of enjoying Indian flavours in quick and easy everyday eating occasions. The transformational SKUs being launch include Coconut Curry Leaf (Mild), Spinach, Coriander & Mint (Medium)…
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Storm on power lines concept image. Courtesy 123rf Ahead of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, Texas utility company CenterPoint Energy has begun installing the first wave of weather monitoring stations to enhance situational awareness during severe weather events like Hurricane Beryl. Centerpoint expects to install a network of 100 weather stations by the start of…
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Launched in 2023 with £3.2m (US$4.3m) in funding from the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) program in the Department for Transport, The Electric Seaway project has now officially established eight new charging sites to support the growing fleet of electric maritime vessels on the south coast of the UK. Led by Aqua…
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Ravenwood has created cutting-edge seal detecting software for its VXR vision pack inspection system. In addition to providing 100% accuracy, this state-of-the-art technology shields brand owners from monetary losses, product recalls, and heavy fines. The new detection software is available to existing VXR customers and can also be ordered as an optional feature on new…
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Government-funded adoption programme will back dozens of companies to invest in technologies like automation, 3D printing and AI Made Smarter, the Government-backed digital adoption programme, has launched a new £1M funding round to support technology projects among SME manufacturers in the North West. Dawn Taylor Process Operator at Foams 4 Sports The initiative, which has…
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