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  • Iberian blackout sheds light on grid fragility

    Image courtesy 123rf As Spain, Portugal and the European Commission continue to investigate the blackout that shook the power grid across parts of the Iberian Peninsula, the energy sector is reflecting on the different elements that contributed to the power outage. One not-so-minor element is the grid itself. Monday’s blackout that affected the power systems…


  • New Nutriswiss sensory lab provides optimal conditions for tasting panels

    Nutriswiss has future-proofed its sensory evaluation capabilities with its new, state-of-the-art sensory laboratory by guaranteeing adherence to the highest quality standards. Following successful certification in accordance with the current FSSC 22000 standard for food safety management systems in the food and feed industry and receipt of all the necessary permits from the municipality of Lyss,…


  • König and Abendschön collaborate to develop automation solutions for commercial and industrial bakeries

    A strategic relationship has begun between König, a global manufacturer of baking machines, and Abendschön, a well-known manufacturer of bakery automation. The partnership’s goal is to work together to create cutting-edge automation solutions for commercial and industrial bakeries, raising the bar for productivity, adaptability, and product quality. Under the title, “Next-level Automation – an Abendschön…


  • One third of consumers purchase food directly through social media

    According to recent study by top digital agency Greenpark, one-third of consumers have made a direct food purchase via social media; among millennials, this percentage doubles to 67%. Given that the typical individual cooks five days a week, the poll shows that brands need to know where and how frequently consumers interact with online recipes…


  • Relentless launches tangy new Guava flavour

    With the exciting launch of Relentless Guava, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is adding even more flavour to the energy drink category and capitalising on the high demand for drinks with a guava flavour, particularly among Gen Z in the UK. The energy drinks category is worth more than £2.1bn[2] in retail, and demand for flavoured energy continues – delivering…


  • Hydro and NKT sign €1bn aluminium wire rod agreement

    Image courtesy Hydro Aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro and power cable solutions provider NKT have signed a long-term agreement on aluminium wire rod for power cables. The agreement guarantees supply of low-carbon aluminium from Hydro as NKT ramps up production to meet the growing market demand for medium and high voltage power cable solutions…


  • Pegatron inaugurates smart facility

    Pegatron has officially inaugurated its new smart manufacturing facility in Batam, Indonesia. The factory combines Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and 5G connectivity, marking a significant milestone in Pegatron’s global digital transformation journey. To power this transformation, Pegatron has partnered with Telkomsel, an Indonesian-based digital telecommunications provider and 5G operator. Through its enterprise unit, Telkomsel delivers…


  • Congestion management marketplace starts in Finland

    Image courtesy 123rf A new marketplace has started in Finland as a result of a common development project between Fingrid and Helen Electricity Network for the congestion management market. The development project for the congestion management market, also known as FinFlex – TSO-DSO congestion management market, is the first of its kind in Finland, where…


  • Four Anjels announces Olidor Group investment to help with expansion

    Four Anjels has received significant investment from Olidor Group to support the company’s continued expansion. The award-winning producer of handmade bakery products based in Cheltenham is delighted was established in 2010. It manufactures handmade bakery products made with store cupboard ingredients. The company hand crafts a range of bespoke cakes, traybakes and biscuits for food…


  • Why a software-led approach to increase grid capacity is critical

    Siemens Grid Software CEO, Sabine Erlinghagen, highlights the growing challenge of grid capacity due to the electrification of various sectors and the proliferation of distributed energy resources. In an exclusive interview, Sabine emphasises the need for a software-led approach to increasing grid capacity and operating grids closer to their limits, suggesting that managing this complexity…