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Vilsa-Brunnen says it is redefining sustainability with the launch of the Vilsa Nix-Pack, which is a modern take on the traditional six-pack. One of the leading German mineral water springs, is the first German beverage manufacturer to replace the shrink wrap on all of its disposable bottles with adhesive dots. The move makes Vilsa the…
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To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (Monday 10 to Sunday 16 February), Yamazaki Mazak has announced plans to hire 19 new apprentices at its European Manufacturing Plant in Worcester this year. The new roles, which will begin in September and run for between three and four years, will cover a variety of technical Level 3…
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Pictured (L-R) are Kieran Donoghue, CEO, Invest NI; Joseph Mackle, managing director, Mackle Food Company; Grainne Moody, director of Food and Drink, Invest NI. Posted: 12 February 2025 Share this page Mackle Food Company, situated in Dungannon, has announced a £6.3 million investment to increase efficiency, automate, and expand its facility. Additionally, the business intends…
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Left to right: plant-based Carpaccio, and steak 2.0 marbling. Image: Planteneers/Handtmann Posted: 12 February 2025 Share this page Brands may now offer plant-based steaks or fillet strips with fine marbling and real fibrous structure thanks to a partnership between Planteneers and Handtmann, a manufacturer of filling and portioning systems. In order to make the best…
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Image courtesy British Gas British Gas and cloud computing provider heata have partnered on a trial to explore how the use of a ‘virtual data centre’ can reuse waste heat from data processing for water heating. heata’s model distributes cloud computing workloads to servers in homes. In a data centre, the heat generated during processing…
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VR grocery store. Photo: Nofima Posted: 12 February 2025 Share this page Researchers at the Norwegian food research centre Nofima have found that when young individuals are shopping for fish in a virtual reality grocery store, they paid more attention to the nation of origin than sustainability labels. In the VR store, participants could choose…
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Bentley Motors today announces the opening of vacancies for its latest apprenticeship programme, offering a unique opportunity for the next generation of talent to join the company as it transitions to full electrification. The 2025 apprenticeship intake will offer roles in key business areas such as Manufacturing and Research and Development. These programmes will be…
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Aqua Libra is launching a new Watermelon & Strawberry flavour in its infused sparkling water range. This new addition will join the existing line-up of flavours: Raspberry & Blackcurrant, Blood Orange & Mango, and Cucumber, Mint & Lime. The packaged water category is worth £2.5 billion, and the infused water category is growing +32% year…
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Image courtesy Netze BW German utility Netze BW is testing new techniques for inspecting overhead powerlines, including the use of autononous airships. The EnBW Group owned DSO is working on a field trial with Enpulse Ventures GmbH, also a subsidiary of EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, to use an airship as an alternative to the classic…
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At PaxOcean Batam shipyard in Singapore, the Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA) has launched its first fully electric supply boat (e-supply boat) and keel laid its first fully electric tug. These electric vessels are said to be among the first and largest local electric harbor craft designed for operations in Singapore’s waters. The e-supply boat is…
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