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Image credit: Eveni Tcherkasski – Unsplash In this week’s Power Playbook: The week saw the publication of new research on EV flexibility monetisation and the European Commission’s Industrial Action Plan for its automotive sector, signalling a hopeful speed up for the continent’s e-mobility market. This has been a big week for the European e-mobility sector,…
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Image: aelēc Spain’s Association of Electricity Companies (aelēc) and the Spanish Association for Digitalisation (DigitalES) have signed a collaborative agreement. With both associations promoting the decarbonisation of the Spanish economy, they intend to collaborate on innovation and digitalisation with the aim of achieving an optimal energy transition, according to a statement. The agreement establishes the…
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Image: Hidroconta Spanish water technology company Hidroconta has completed a smart water meter project in Valencia in eastern Spain. The project involved the installation by Hidroconta of 136 Centaurus smart meters in the Cruz de Gracia residential area in Valencia and is considered to mark a significant advancement in water consumption management and digitalisation in…
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The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), along with the Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN), has announced the appointment of Karen Graley as the head of the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Graley brings 30 years’ experience leading packaging strategies, innovation, and delivery across major UK retailers, including…
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A novel paper wrapper for Panda Milk Chocolate Bars is being piloted by Orkla Suomi and UPM Speciality Papers. The new wrappers will take the place of the conventional PP plastic wrappers for the duration of a six-month test programme. Stores all around Finland now carry the milk chocolate bars in the updated packaging. “At…
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SeAH Wind has appointed Mammoet, Glacier Energy, and Hutchinson Engineering as key subcontractors for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind project in the U.K. With commercial production set to start in the coming months, these subcontractors have been selected to support with the operational and logistical services within the 120-acre site located on the South Bank…
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The Port of Tyne has purchased the UK’s first fully electric foiling pilot vessel. Electric foiling vessel The vessel, which will be delivered before the end of 2025, will be used to transfer pilots onto the ships delivering essential goods and cargo to the northeast of England. Designed and built by Artemis Technologies in Belfast,…
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Sales of private label goods have increased to 38.1% of the total grocery sector in Europe, reinforcing Europe’s dominant position in the global private label market. According to data from NielsenIQ, private label brands continue to gain momentum across Europe, with total sales reaching €352 billion in 2024, reflecting a 0.11 percentage point increase in…
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Sales of private label goods have increased to 38.1% of the total grocery sector in Europe, reinforcing Europe’s dominant position in the global private label market. According to data from NielsenIQ, private label brands continue to gain momentum across Europe, with total sales reaching €352 billion in 2024, reflecting a 0.11 percentage point increase in…
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Amcor’s partnership with Insymmetry has led to the development of an innovative 2oz retort bottle, addressing growing demand for durable, shelf-stable packaging. Designed to meet the needs of brands seeking high-performance packaging for low-acid, shelf-stable products like coffee and dairy-based beverages, this breakthrough packaging solution is the first to use Amcor Rigid Packaging’s (ARP) proprietary…
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