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  • IGD report provides a framework for the food sector to achieve 70% emissions reductions

    The UK Food System has unveiled a net zero plan outlining how the industry and government can work together to meet ambitious emissions reduction targets by 2050. The Institute for Grocery Distribution (IGD) has released the report, A Net Zero Transition Plan for the UK Food System, providing a framework for the food sector to…


  • University of Reading host a series of events and activities to raise profile of pulses

    The University of Reading is running a campaign to encourage students, staff, and visitors to incorporate more nutrient-rich climate-friendly pulses into their diets. The team that brought out “beans in toast” said “Raising the Pulse” project’s runs from 11 November to 1 December and includes pulse-based menus in campus dining facilities, cooking demonstrations from the…


  • Sproud launches ‘Barista ZERO’ sugar-free milk alternative

    Sproud (www.sproudglobal.com), the Swedish company behind a range of pea-based milk alternatives, today announces the launch of ‘Barista ZERO’, a sugar-free milk alternative designed to deliver exceptional taste and performance for baristas. The launch comes just days after Maya Jama joined Sproud as a co-owner and investor. Sproud will debut its new ‘Barista Zero’ at the European Coffee…


  • Norway signs two partnership agreements to electrify the maritime industry

    Innovation Norway and Team Norway have signed two agreements aimed at advancing sustainable maritime solutions. The first agreement – a letter of intent (LoI) – was signed by Lita Ocean, SeaTech Solutions International (SSI), Pascal Technologies and Evoy to develop a fully electric high-speed harbor craft specifically designed for Singapore’s maritime landscape. The second agreement…


  • Negative energy pricing: Challenge, yes, but also an opportunity

    Image courtesy 123rf This week’s Power Playbook looks at negative pricing as a new challenge for Europe’s energy markets and the opportunity it presents for battery storage investments. “The price crisis, honestly, is behind us.” So said Eurelectric’s Kristian Ruby to a room full of journos during Enlit Europe. However, the electricity sector association’s secretary…


  • How to address the cybersecurity risks posed by smart meters

    Image courtesy 123rf Despite the critical role of smart meters in the smart grid, the tech has shown to be a favourite target for bad actors. Jose Sanchez, senior director of product management, IoT connectivity & services at Telit Cinterion, writes on their vulnerabilities, consequences and best practices for smart meter security. Every aspect of…


  • Italy’s Terna buys €203m in high voltage grid assets

    Image courtesy 123rf Italian TSO Terna has signed an agreement with utility company Acea to purchase aerial and underground lines, substation components and a fibreoptic network, all used along the transmission network in Rome. Italy signed the agreement alongside DSO Areti, which is owned by Acea. The agreement sees Terna acquire 100% of share capital…


  • Aidrivers and Rocsys partner to decarbonize ports

    Aidrivers, a provider of AI-enabled autonomous solutions for port logistics, has partnered with Rocsys, a manufacturer of hands-free charging solutions for electric vehicles. This collaboration will enable Aidrivers to support the port operators to implement safer and connected charging solutions for sustainable autonomous port operations and achieve zero-down operations of net zero solutions. AI-enabled robotic…


  • Fi Europe 2024: CSM Ingredients presents new collaboration with Heallo

    CSM Ingredients is presenting a new collaboration with Italian company Heallo for the development of next generation bakery products with low glycemic impact. CSM Ingredients group – comprising CSM Ingredients and HiFood – will be present at Food Ingredients Europe to showcase its latest ingredients innovations, the result of the efforts of its R&D teams,…


  • Project AI-EFFECT to establish energy sector AI use cases

    Image courtesy EPRI European project AI-EFFECT will develop four demonstrations across Europe – in Denmark, the Netherlands, Portugal and Germany – developing, testing and validating multiple use cases of AI in the energy sector. Launching the three-year project is Dublin-based EPRI Europe. The project will test use cases of AI including multi-energy systems, congestion management,…