
Image credit: 123rf Europe is investing heavily in power grid upgrades to accommodate renewable energy integration. However, delays in wind and solar project approvals and slowing installation rates are impacting the transformer demand in the region, writes Azhar Fayyaz of PTR. With the global push towards decarbonisation, significant investments are being funnelled into upgrading power…

After analysing data from thousands of flavours and components, GlobalData’s Ai Palette innovation and consumer insights platform identified six that would influence the development of new products in the alcoholic beverage sector in 2025. Leveraging the world’s largest consumer data lake, with a staggering 61 billion global data points collected in real-time from social media,…

Image (right: Fernando Alonso. Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Posted: 22 April 2025 Share this page Sticks’n’Sushi has announced that Fernando Alonso, a legendary figure in Formula 1 racing, has joined McWin Food Ecosystem Fund as a long-term investor. Fernando Alonso has been associated with McWin Capital Partners since it was founded in 2021…

AlgaeCore Technologies’ SimpliiGood, a 100% plant-based smoked salmon substitute made from nutrient-dense spirulina microalgae, is moving closer to commercial production. Backed by US$4m in new funding, fresh EU regulatory clearance, and with pilots underway in Europe and Israel, the company is now bringing one of the most sustainable proteins to the mainstream market — reimagined…

Skretting, a specialist in the manufacture and supply of aquaculture feeds, has entered a 15-year agreement with Vertom and Strand Shipping for the lease of four diesel-electric vessels. According to the partners, most of the vessels are scheduled to be delivered in 2026. Sustainable features The newly designed vessels feature energy-efficient hulls and a diesel-electric,…

Bruderer, the world’s leading manufacturer of precision high-speed presses, has reinforced its commitment to the future of domestic manufacturing by investing heavily in creating a state-of-the-art site in Telford. The company has moved its entire operation from its base in Luton to the modern facility on Hortonwood, which offers a competence centre capable of giving…

Escape to the Caribbean sunshine with BACARDÍ Passionfruit – a refreshing burst of tropical bliss in every sip, set to add vibrant flavour to summer gatherings. The balance of tart and sweet, is ready to mix into your favourite drink. Posted: 22 April 2025 Share this page Just in time for summer, Bacardi, is shaking…

Image: Endesa Endesa has signed an agreement with the University of Granada to create a new chair in AI for application in electricity distribution grids. The new chair, the sixth that Endesa is supporting at Spanish universities in the area of energy innovation, is aimed to focus on research in the application of AI and…

Image courtesy 123rf V1G and V2G offer immense potential for power grid flexibility. But are they, and should they, be used equally? On a hot summer evening, a fleet of EVs is plugged into chargers. Some are drawing power strategically to avoid peak demand, while others send electricity back to the grid to help stabilise…

Image courtesy 123rf Vancouver-based Corinex, which develops broadband over powerlines (BPL)-based grid visibility and flexibility solutions, has secured a $30 million investment round led by firms in the UK and Spain. The funding will fuel Corinex’s expansion in standardising and delivering real-time grid flexibility and visibility solutions. The company’s tech aims to resolve grid constraints…