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Stephen Phipson CBE Make UK CEO Britain’s manufacturers have seen a sharp rebound in activity in the third quarter of the year, with signs that pent up investment demand has been released, while recruitment intentions have also risen sharply. But in its Q3 Manufacturing Outlook Survey, produced jointly with BDO, Make UK says analysis shows…
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A pioneering project in Scotland aimed at discovering if the same techniques that are used to maintain and operate natural gas networks can be used on live hydrogen pipelines has been successful. The project focused on the UK’s high-pressure Local Transmission System (LTS), an 11,600km pipeline network that brings gas from the national system to…
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Image courtesy 123rf Britain’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) judges that the country’s energy system is well-protected against the sequence of events that led to April’s blackout in Iberia. In a new paper reflecting on the April 28 blackout in Spain and Portugal, the NESO states that it has worked with the energy sector to…
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Homes England and Vistry Group have announced a new long-term joint venture to accelerate the delivery of large-scale housing developments across England. The venture, named Hestia, will be backed by a combined £150 million of capital investment from Homes England and Vistry. Its focus will be on bringing forward major mixed-tenure communities at pace and…
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Two of Europe’s leading beverage industry associations, Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) and UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, have jointly launched the Deposit Return System (DRS) Playbook, a strategic guide designed to help drink producers, bottlers, and retailers navigate upcoming EU-wide packaging legislation. With mandatory DRS implementation deadlines approaching across multiple member states, the Playbook offers…
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As global leaders gather for Climate Week, a new development is set to redefine how the food industry approaches its sustainability goals. LRQA is urging food businesses to prepare for the introduction of ISO 14060, the world’s first international standard for net-zero emissions. This new voluntary standard will establish a clear, globally accepted definition for…
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In a major step forward for sustainable food packaging, Metsä Spring, the innovation arm of Metsä Group, has announced the industrial testing of its new Muoto Laminated Fibre series — a hybrid moulded fibre tray designed to meet the rigorous demands of meat, poultry, and ready meal applications. Developed in partnership with Amcor, the solution…
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Solar Foods’ microbial protein Solein is emerging as one of the most disruptive ingredient innovations in the food industry — and its latest application in mayonnaise production could reshape how manufacturers think about cost, functionality, and sustainability. The company has filed a patent for a novel use of Solein in mayonnaise, demonstrating its ability to…
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Amcor has stated that one of the best-selling Polish ketchup brands, Kotlin, chose its Sava Flip Top closure because of its lightweight and easy-to-use design. Produced by Maspex, one of the biggest food and beverage producers in Central and Eastern Europe, Kotlin is a contemporary brand with a long history that is well-known for its…
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The Port of Genoa has installed a DC 75kW Aqua superPower marine fast charger at Marina Genova. The move supports the electrification of boating in the area and the marina’s mission to adopt environmentally conscious practices. The new charging station, developed in collaboration with Aqua superPower, adds to the growing network of electric vessel charging…
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