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New Zealand company Fabrum has collaborated on the design and build of a zero-emission hydrogen-powered boat, H2Ocean, with King Watercraft, a New Zealand developer of rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). The H2Ocean RIB is a zero-emission solution suitable for tourism, commercial and leisure activities, and begins sea trials this month. The boat can be adapted to…
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Last November marine and energy services firm Goltens held a keel-laying ceremony for a new polar expedition vessel, Captain Arctic, which has been designed to redefine sustainable maritime travel. The event was attended by Sophie Galvagnon and Pierrick Delaunay, the CEO and technical director of the ship’s French owner, Selar. Goltens’ shipbuilder client, Chantier Naval…
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From January 2025, selected Torqeedo outboards will be available in eight European countries for the first time through the Yamaha dealer network – following Yamaha’s acquisition of Torqeedo in April 2024. Adding Torqeedo’s electric outboards to its range gives Yamaha customers additional options to reduce the carbon footprint of their applications. Yamaha also continues to…
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Ishida Europe has played a key role in the establishment of Maple Leaf Foods’ recently opened C$772 (€520m) million poultry processing plant in London, Ontario, in partnership with its customer Maple Leaf Foods, one of Canada’s leading prepared meat and poultry producers. The plant features 12 Ishida Flex Grader systems and four Ishida RobotGraders, working…
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OctoFrost, a globally recognised leader in food processing equipment, has acquired HiTec Food Systems, a Netherlands-based expert in tailor-made food processing machinery. The partnership enhances the global market position, combined portfolio, and shared commitment to quality, innovation, and customer-centric solutions. This strategic move combines OctoFrost’s expertise in blanching, cooking, chilling, and freezing with HiTec’s specialised…
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Tesco’s chief commercial officer Ashwin Prasad has called on government to deliver a clear plan for UK agriculture at the Oxford Farming Conference as he announced plans to launch two low carbon concept farms in Tesco’s supply chain. A survey of farmers by Tesco suggests two thirds of UK farmers are already seeing the effects…
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Adrian McNulty, Vice President of Utility Solutions, IQGeo As EVs are increasingly adopted, utilities face more and more challenges, including immense pressure on local grids. To cope with this, strategies to manage charging, such as time-of-use tariffs and smart charging, will need to be implemented, writes Adrian McNulty, vice president of Utility Solutions at IQGeo.…
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Consumers wanting to try something new to keep Dry January interesting need look no further than the biggest non-alcoholic beer brand in the US, Athletic Brewing Company. The alcohol-free lager is only 25 calories per can, and is a lighter way to enjoy Dry Jan, arriving in the UK, via Ocado. Flavour is everything and…
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IBASE Technology introduces the INA1607, a fanless uCPE/SD-WAN appliance designed to meet modern connectivity demands in Edge computing, enterprise IT, and industrial IoT. Powered by the Intel Atom™ x7405C processor (formerly Amston Lake), the INA1607 provides reliable and efficient networking with quiet, low-maintenance operation. Furthermore, its fanless design improves durability and reduces noise, making it…
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Image: DEWA Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has set out a plan to utilise generative AI by embedding Microsoft Copilot across all its operations and services. The plan extends the use by DEWA of AI, which began in 2017, and the growing use of MS Copilot since its introduction in September 2024. The aim…
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