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  • Techno Fresh processing method extends shelf life of cut lettuce

    Spread Co has developed a processing method combining vertically farmed lettuce and dedicated processing design that will allow for the longest shelf-life of a cut lettuce product in Japan. Techno Fresh allows for an increase in the shelf life of cut lettuce of up to two times, while preserving freshness, taste, and quality. Spread has…


  • Applewood Vegan relaunches Minis in convenient stick format for Veganuary

    Applewood Vegan is celebrating Veganuary 2024 by relaunching its first-ever snacking cheese to make it easier for snack lovers to enjoy on the go. Multi-award-winning Applewood Vegan, which launched in Minis format in Morrisons stores across the UK this spring, will be relaunching as Applewood Vegan Bites in January, which means they will change from…


  • Fermented ingredient market projected to surge

    The global fermented ingredient market is anticipated to achieve a value of US$ 41.23 billion by the conclusion of 2034, according to Fact.MR, a leading provider of market research and competitive intelligence, This growth is expected to occur at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% between 2024 and 2034 as the rising emphasis…


  • Hip Pop’s Gut Lovin’ Orange Soda makes waves after double Grocer Award win

    Alternative beverage brand, Hip Pop, is ending the year on a high after one of its most popular sodas has been recognised once again by UK food and drink ‘bible’ The Grocer, taking home its second industry award in just two months.   Hip Pop’s Gut Lovin’ Orange Soda not only won The Grocer New Product…


  • Europe’s DSO labour and skills shortages identified

    Image courtesy 123rf Labour and skills shortages in Europe’s energy sector have been identified by the DSO Entity in a yearlong campaign. Based on ‘on the ground’ information from DSO Entity members and stakeholders in several areas of interest for DSOs, the study found that achieving Europe’s carbon neutrality by 2050 will require upskilling and…


  • Five priorities for US utilities in 2024

    Image courtesy 123rf The year 2023 has reaffirmed the position of electric and gas utilities as the epicentre of the energy transition. Innovations have been achieved across the sector, including in the domain of artificial intelligence and digitalised flexibility driving efficiency gains, which then brings to question what the priorities will be in the coming…


  • Granular Certificate Trading Alliance formed

    Image: LevelTen Energy The Granular Certificate Trading Alliance has been formed to develop a platform for trading and management of time and location-based carbon free energy attribute certificates. The Alliance, which is being convened by the renewable trading platform LevelTen Energy, includes energy companies AES and Constellation as well as Google and Microsoft. The solution,…


  • EIB doubles research funding for electrical equipment innovation

    Image courtesy Arteche As a 2020 investment into electrical equipment company Arteche comes to a close, the Europe’s Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a new loan agreement with the company, doubling down on its research and innovation expertise. The EIB and Arteche have signed a loan agreement to finance further research, development and innovation (RDI)…


  • Kerry’s research reveals the art of balancing indulgence and nutrition in festive beverages

    Kerry has introduced its winter 2023 Art of Taste & Nutrition: Festive Edition research report that details key trends in new seasonal beverage flavours and formats across 14 key European markets. The report provides inspiration for foodservice operators considering their seasonal beverage formulations, and how to get these indulgent offerings just right for the 2024…


  • E-REDES inaugurates new Electrical Network Training Park

    Image courtesy E-REDES Portuguese distribution system operator E-REDES has inaugurated an electrical network training park at Latino Coelho Secondary School in Lamego to train the network engineers of tomorrow. The project is the result of a partnership between E-REDES and Eletrificadora Douro Sul (EDS) and aims to support the skills training of young people in…