
SGS is inviting food producers and manufacturers to explore the fascinating world of microbiological challenge testing. Devised for seasoned professionals and those new to the field alike, this free online event will reveal the intricacies of microbiological challenge testing to ensure food products are not just delicious but also safe for consumption. Microbiological challenge tests…

Vadasz is introducing three fresh, nutritious sauces that showcase the brand’s signature culinary magic. Creating a new category of fresh hot sauces, Vadasz’s new range will include Kimchi Ketchup, Hot Pepper Sauce and Hot Jalapeno Sauce. The launch builds on the incredible success of the award-winning brand’s leading fresh super condiments range. The sauces category…

Image courtesy 123rf The UK government has acquired the Electricity System Operator from National Grid to form a new public entity, the National Electricity System Operator (NESO). The deal is valued at £630 million ($827.8 million). Set to start work on 1 October 2024, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) will be chaired by former…

Image courtesy 123rf In this week’s Power Playbook, Yusuf Latief looks into Mario Draghi’s The future of European competitiveness report and what it may entail for the cleantech sector. It’s no exaggeration to say that one news item has been the main thing on our minds this last week: Europe’s competitiveness report from Mario Draghi,…

Image: Envision Energy A ‘green hydrogen net zero industrial park’ is to be developed in Spain by Chinese green tech company Envision Energy. The industrial park, expected to be a first of its type in Europe, has emerged in a partnership with Spain’s government, which was ratified as part of an MoU during the country’s…

Image: Lerta Amsterdam headquartered Photon Energy has reported being the first company officially listed as an energy aggregator by the Polish Energy Regulatory Office (URE). The company, which operates in Poland through its subsidiary Photon Energy Trading PL, intends to provide aggregation of electricity, system services and flexibility services across all major Polish power grid…

Image courtesy 123rf Renewable integration, ageing infrastructure and environmental regulations are stated as today’s top challenges, US electricity industry stakeholders have indicated. The survey from Black & Veatch constituting its latest 2024 Electric Report and based on input from almost 700 respondents highlights the increasing frequency and severity of climate events, the more sophisticated and…

Image courtesy DTEK DTEK, the largest private investor in Ukraine’s energy sector, has today announced they will build a series of energy storage systems in Ukraine with a total capacity of 200MW, which will provide ancillary services to Ukrenergo, the country’s transmission system operator. According to DTEK, the systems will be commissioned no later than…

Südpack and Leibinger have joined forces to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. The first joint project is testing the suitability of CIJ inks for printing on recyclable films for packaging food that is sterilised following the packaging process. The tested system combination of packaging and printing solution saves food manufacturers time and ensures…

An electric hydrofoiling Candela C-8 has driven between Stockholm and the Finnish autonomous region of Åland. This is the first time an electric boat has crossed the Baltic Sea and made the journey between Sweden and Finland. It returned the same day – at a 95% lower cost than a boat powered by fossil fuel.…