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Image courtesy 123rf The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Polish energy company ORLEN Group have signed a €206.9 million ($219. 5 million) loan agreement to bolster the country’s power grid and bring more renewables online. The funds will be used to invest in strengthening and expanding the distribution grid of Energa, a DSO majority owned…
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Heineken is investing €45 million to establish a new global research and development (R&D) centre in the Netherlands. Heineken has announced the construction of the new Dr. H.P. Heineken Centre, a state-of-the-art research & development (R&D) centre in Zoeterwoude. The R&D Center will focus on improving existing products and processes as well as developing new…
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Kerry Group has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Kerry Co-Operative Creameries to sell Kerry Dairy Holdings (Ireland) to the Co-Op to become a fully dedicated global taste and nutrition solutions company. The disposal is expected to raise €500 million. Kerry Dairy Ireland is fully owned by Kerry. The move follows the…
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Del Monte has launched a new range of dried fruit snacks in the UK. Produced under license with supplier D2 International, the range includes four new products: Lemon Apple Sticks (20g), Strawberry Apple Sticks (20g), Spiced Apple Crisps (20g, Christmas edition), and Naked Apple Crisps (20g). According to Del Monte, the UK’s leading canned fruit…
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Image: UNEP Strong institutional and governance frameworks integrating energy and digital strategies are needed to accelerate renewable energy deployment, a new UN report indicates. The Climate Technology Progress Report 2024, produced by the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and the Climate Technology Centre and Network, highlights that with the integration of energy storage solutions, electricity systems…
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Image: Hitachi Energy The Nostradamus AI solution has been launched by Hitachi Energy for artificial intelligence powered energy forecasting. The Nostradamus AI solution aims to provide utilities, power system operators, energy producers and traders with highly precise forecasts for common energy-specific use cases. Drawing on Hitachi Energy’s 30 years of extensive energy market data, its…
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Polytag has strengthened its partnership with Ocado Retail, which now offers a wider selection of products incorporating Polytag’s technology. Over 60 of Ocado’s food, drink, and household product ranges now feature Polytag’s Digital Link QR codes, empowering consumers to delve deeper into product information and sustainability practices with a simple scan. The expanded range of…
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Image courtesy National Grid Ofgem has approved the Initial Project Assessment for the LionLink and Nautilus electricity interconnectors, which will connect transmission systems for the UK with the Netherlands and Belgium, respectively. LionLink and Nautilus are pilot projects, defined as Offshore Hybrid Assets. They aim to connect national transmission systems and offshore wind farms based…
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Innovation in plant-based meat remains historically high despite a recent dip in numbers, according to the latest patent data reported by Appleyard Lees. However, cultivated meat technology investment and associated patent activity has recently slowed significantly. The fourth annual edition of the Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report from the leading intellectual property firm reveals a…
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Microalgae protein innovator Brevel has completed construction of its first-of-a-kind (FOAK) proprietary microalgae protein facility and already secured two commercial agreements with leading food & beverage companies. A FOAK facility is a production line or factory that showcases new technology at commercial scale for the first time. The facility provides confidence to investors, customers, and…
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