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  • The Compleat Food Group appoints first chief operating officer

    The Compleat Food Group has announced the appointment of Brian Byrne as its first chief operating officer, effective 1st May 2025. The appointment marks a significant milestone as the group continues to strengthen its leadership team and operational capabilities to support its ambitious growth strategy. Brian joined The Compleat Food Group in 2023 as chief…


  • Global electric boat market predicted to reach US.7bn by 2032

    MarketDigits has released the Global Electric-Boat Market Size, Status, and forecast for 2025-2032 report which predicts that the global electric boat market size is projected to reach US$16.7bn by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 12.10% from 2024 to 2032. It also states that the global electric boat market size was valued at US$5.1bn in 2024.…


  • Methodology for flexibility needs assessment in Europe proposed

    Image: 123RF ENTSO-E and the DSO Entity have prepared and submitted to ACER a joint methodology on flexibility needs assessment in Europe. The document, which was prepared with various stakeholder input, defines the type and format of data and the methodology for the analysis of flexibility needs at the national level by TSOs and DSOs.…


  • NES to supply three onshore charging stations to Norled

    Norwegian ferry operator Norled has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to deliver three onshore charging stations that will be used at three ports in northern Norway.  Onshore charging stations The charging stations will be installed at the ports of Stokkvågen, Lovund and Træna. Under the contract, NES will supply three complete containerized onshore charging stations,…


  • ‘Digital Drag’ impedes food and beverage firms looking at tech modernisation

    In the food and beverage industry, Digital Drag: The Growing Gap Between Tech Priorities and Implementation found that although nearly two-thirds (62%) expressed concern about economic uncertainty, 60% of respondents are still stuck in the implementation stage of modernisation, with 69% still using antiquated manual processes and citing complexity (40%) as the reason for the…


  • GEA’s Nexus integrates processing and heating/cooling solutions to minimise energy use

    GEA refrigeration and heat pump plant at Wipasz — Poland’s leading poultry producer. Source: GEA Posted: 29 April 2025 Share this page With manufacturers constantly under pressure to cut prices to stay competitive, and a constant push from lawmakers and customers to minimise greenhouse gas emissions, GEA has released NEXUS to a wider audience to…


  • Arla Foods Ingredients targets medical nutrition with new MCI solutions

    Arla Foods Ingredients is highlighting the potential of micellar casein isolate (MCI) to address the growing demand for high-quality ingredients for medical nutrition. Rich in native protein, MCI is extracted from milk using gentle processing. Arla Foods Ingredients’ Lacprodan MicelPure portfolio already includes a range of MCI solutions that are relevant for medical nutrition. It…


  • Sidel EvoFILL Can Compact introduces performance driven filler for premium beverages

    Sidel’s EvoFILL Can Compact addresses the growing demand for flexibility, efficiency, and adaptability in the beer and carbonated soft drink sectors especially, within the low-to-medium speed production market (up to 40,000 cans per hour). Global beverage production volumes are expected to rise, with the alcoholic beverage market reaching 492.1 billion units by 2028 (source: Global…


  • Sidel introduces performance driven EvoFILL Can Compact filler for premium beverages

    Sidel’s EvoFILL Can Compact addresses the growing demand for flexibility, efficiency, and adaptability in the beer and carbonated soft drink sectors especially, within the low-to-medium speed production market (up to 40,000 cans per hour). Global beverage production volumes are expected to rise, with the alcoholic beverage market reaching 492.1 billion units by 2028 (source: Global…


  • African Originals launches Kenya’s first locally sourced RTD gin and tonic

    African Originals, the award-winning Kenyan-based cider, spirits and soft drinks company, has launched the 5.8 Gin & Tonic, the first ready-to-drink (RTD), locally-sourced gin and tonic in Kenya. RTDs have been a global phenomenon for the past two years. The only alcohol category to record international growth, RTD volumes are up 2% a year, with…