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Image courtesy 123rf The DLMS UA has released its Water Smart Meter Generic Companion Profile (GCP) on secure and interoperable data exchange across water smart devices and systems. The profile defines the technical, functional and security requirements of smart water meters within the DLMS/COSEM framework along with clear guidelines for implementation and certification. As such…
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Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has outlined the role of Great British Energy, the UK’s new publicly-owned clean power company, as a driver of infrastructure investment, jobs and supply chain growth. The company has already invested around £200 million in renewable energy projects on schools, hospitals and other public buildings. Solar installations are now beginning to…
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Lucinda Murley of LCP Delta. Photo: smartEn. The widely-held belief that consumers will exploit smart meters to save money might be largely wishful thinking, according to new research. More than 60% of domestic electricity customers in Great Britain have smart meters, but only 3% have smart tariffs that would allow them to choose the cheapest…
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Unprecedented volatility is about to hit the cocoa business. Global cocoa production fell 14% in 2024, while prices skyrocketed to all-time highs, doubling per tonne (Mintel, 2024) (International Monetary Fund; Mintel). Because of this, it is anticipated that retail chocolate prices would increase by an additional 30% in 2025 (Food Business News, 2024), which will…
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Credit: Getty Images This article was originally published by The Financial Times, September 2025. Read the full report and the Microsoft perspective. AI is rapidly emerging as a transformative force – empowering the workforce, streamlining operations and accelerating scientific discovery at a pace not seen in decades. As the world works to accelerate towards net…
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Green Navy, a Vallair Group company, and Seco Marine, a Fétis Group company, have signed a long-term partnership to develop, integrate and certify H2-ready and electro-hydrogen systems on board passenger, cargo and mixed catamaran vessels up to 30m. The companies will collaborate on studies, engineering and conceptualization of catamaran vessels, based on designs and specifications…
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Dan Jørgensen Electrification will lead to system collapse unless flexibility is introduced, the EU energy commissioner Dan Jørgensen has warned, writes Vic Wyman in Brussels. Yet, Linda-Maria Wadman, chief business development officer of Swedish grid management software firm Plexigrid, said that tweaks could be needed in regulations, which today lead high-voltage grid operators, for example,…
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The British Frozen Food Federation has announced that entries are open for the 2026 edition of the British Frozen Food Awards, the UK’s premier showcase of quality and innovation in the frozen food sector. Now in its 37th year, the awards remain one of the most respected in the industry, shining a spotlight on the…
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The upcoming Sober October — and the year-round trend of mindful drinking — presents a critical moment for beverage manufacturers. As consumer demand for low- and no-alcohol (Lo-No) options surges, manufacturers must prioritise innovation, quality, and strategic market positioning to secure long-term success. The market signal is clear: 61% of young adults (18–24) and 68%…
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As consumer interest in ethical and plant-forward eating accelerates, DalterFood Group is doubling down on its commitment to high-quality vegetarian cheeses. The Italian dairy leader now offers an expanded portfolio of products designed for food industry professionals, retailers, and foodservice operators eager to respond to shifting dietary preferences. The company’s vegetarian cheese range spans everything…
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