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The Maritime Just Transition Task Force has set up a collaborative training project to prepare seafarers for zero- or near-zero-emission ships. The project was announced at COP28, after research commissioned by the Task Force identified that 800,000 seafarers may require additional training by the mid-2030s in order to operate vessels run on zero- or near-zero-emission fuels. The training framework,…
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The total value of food and drink exports has fallen 5.5.% when compared year on year in Q3, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has found. Published in its Q3 Trade Snapshot report which covers the period of January – September 2023, the UK’s largest manufacturing sector had a total export value of £6.2 billion.…
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High voltage substation. Image courtesy 123rf. Mytilineos Energy & Metals and GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business have been awarded a £1 billion contract by National Grid Electricity Transmission and SP Transmission for the Eastern Green Link 1 project. The Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) project will see the creation of a 525kV, 2GW HVDC subsea…
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SÜDPACK says it has broke new ground in material efficiency with its Multifol NT packaging film for thermoforming applications. The new Multifol Extreme is the perfect combination of maximum functionality and minimum added weight, according to the manufacturer of high-performance films and packaging solutions. Due to its outstanding sealing performance and high puncture resistance, the…
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A 300g cup solution manufactured by Berry Global for leading Norwegian dairy company TINE’s Romme brand, has been awarded the AWA (Alexander Watson Associates) International Sleeve Label Award for its sustainable sleeve produced by Masterpress. Developed in line with RecyClass standards, the innovative ‘designed-for-recycling’ sleeve was a winner in the Environmental category, where the judging…
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Crave’s latest masterpiece is Bisco’s, a golden biscuit sandwich with a vanilla cream filling and sprinkles. This launch marks the latest new product development in Crave’s free-from range, launching into Sainsbury’s from 31st December 2023. Following Sainsbury’s announcement of a new format that combines frozen, ambient, and chilled free-from products in one aisle, Crave is…
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Performance iN Lighting, a lighting manufacturer across Europe and the USA, has formally launched into the UK market. Performance iN Lighting’s (part of the Gewiss Group) headquarters are in Verona, Italy, with operations across more than 100 countries worldwide. Paul Dawson, Managing Director of Gewiss UK, says, “We’re hugely excited to be bringing Performance iN…
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Caroline Turner, Director of Policy and Relations at JTL, an apprenticeship provider in England and Wales, has announced that she will be retiring at the end of the year after 32 successful years. Caroline joined JTL in 1991, a year after its establishment. During her tenure, she has overseen JTL’s evolution from a nascent training…
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The latest data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the standards organisation for homegrown renewable energy and heating technology across the UK, shows that homeowners in the UK are switching to renewables and installing low carbon energy and heating technologies in record numbers. So far, in 2023, a total of 220,500 MCS-certified installations have been registered, surpassing…
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Ian Hart discusses why the key to success in the food and drink industry involves creating an environment where human beings and artificial intelligence (AI) can work hand in hand, maximising the benefits across the board With the continued advancements in automation and artificial intelligence (AI) being painted as the future in the media, many…
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