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Lactalis UK & Ireland is forecasting a year of recovery, premiumisation, and innovation in the cheese category. According to the dairy company, with consumer confidence beginning to rise, monetary policy having its desired effect, and shoppers increasingly seeking out versatile and convenient food products, there’s plenty to be optimistic about in 2024 and beyond. Cheese…
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Farnell release digital magazine on Industry 4.0 tech evolution, trends and technologies of tomorrow
Issue 7 of the popular digital magazine e-TechJournal, entitled The Forefront of Industry 4.0, is now available to download for free from Farnell. Farnell, a fast and reliable distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance and repair, is presenting readers with an opportunity to stay on top of Industry 4.0…
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On behalf of the Snøhvit partners, Equinor has awarded a construction and installation contract to Leonhard Nilsen & Sønner (LNS) to build a tunnel and landfall for the project expected to strengthen Norway’s position as a long-term supplier of gas produced with very low greenhouse gas emissions. The scope of the contract, worth $142.7 million (NOK…
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Image courtesy 123rf Grid readiness is the biggest single threat to realising net zero in the power sector, TAQA and Bloomberg report in a new study. The ‘Future of Utilities’, which was published by the Abu Dhabi utility (Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, TAQA) and Bloomberg Media to coincide with the World Economic Forum meeting,…
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Gut Lovin’ drinks brand, Hip Pop, has kicked off 2024 with a bang after adding Marks & Spencer to its expanding list of stockists. On the 2nd January, Hip Pop’s functional Living Sodas – in flavours Tropical Peach and Pink Grapefruit – hit the shelves in 52 Marks & Spencer’s Food Halls across the UK.…
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Image: 123RF.com In today’s distributed energy system, managing power grid complexity is challenging. With the rapid growth of intermittent renewables, rising numbers of prosumers and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), electrification, and growing demand for power – it’s becoming ever more difficult for utilities to deliver the reliable energy we’ve all come to expect. But grid…
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Image credit: 123rf.com Industries are injecting vast amounts of money into EV charging stations to take advantage of the growing number of EV vehicles. EV chargers use immense power; writes Ijlal Ullah Khan, analyst at PTR Inc. thus, installing them on-site could strain the property’s electrical system. And electricity supply and power loads are generally…
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Image: Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech University is leading a three-year project across Appalachia to develop smart grid modelling and testing services. The aim of the over $20 million project, which is being supported with $10 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission, is to develop and deploy services for utilities, energy tech startups and others to…
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Starfrost now offers an energy comparison service to assist frozen and chilled food manufacturers in managing the ongoing rise in gas costs. This tool helps food processors assess the shift from expensive cryogenic to more affordable mechanical freezing, typically yielding a one to two year return on investment. Starfrost is offering a comprehensive analysis of…
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The addition of the MecWash MWX300 has made a dramatic impact at IMI Truflo Marine, increasing cleaning productivity over six times whilst vastly reducing the operational manpower required. IMI Truflo Marine noted a significant improvement in both efficiencies and the standard of cleaning which helped the business meet global demand. The historic naval valve manufacturer…
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