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New sustainability regulations are continually introduced to the UK built environment. The biodiversity net gain requirements mandated by the Environment Act 2021 were swiftly followed by the Energy Act 2023, which supports our transition to net zero. The Future Homes Standard 2025, to be introduced later this year, will add further reductions in new-build carbon…
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Farmers from Branston came together on a farm in Lincolnshire to learn about the next types of potatoes that would soon be available in stores. The star performers on the show included a salad potato that has been created over the past ten years and is believed to have a delightful nutty taste, as well…
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Image courtesy 123rf A newly established joint venture between alternative asset manager Apollo and energy company RWE will fund the latter’s stake in Amprion to support their investment programme for grid expansion in Germany. Under the agreement, Apollo, on behalf of its managed funds and entities, will pay the €3.2 billion ($3.8 billion) to RWE…
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JPL Flavours has officially opened its new headquarters in Bromborough, UK, this week, marking a significant milestone in the company’s impressive nine-year growth trajectory. Despite its agility and capacity to adjust to changes in the flavour industry, JPL Flavours, the only flavourist-owned flavour house in the UK, stands out in a crowded market for its…
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One of the biggest bakery groups in Europe, Lantmännen Unibake, a division of the Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen, has purchased Boboli Benelux, a Dutch leader in savoury baked goods that offers clients solutions for chilled and bake-off technologies. With a focus on Mediterranean flatbreads, such as focaccias, pizzas, and pizza crusts, Boboli Benelux has made…
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Langtins has expanded its Noomz range with the launch of three new flavours: Berry Blast, Sour Worms, and Watermelon. The freeze-drying process preserves the sweets texture, flavour, and shelf life by removing moisture while maintaining their structure. It heightens the original taste and flavour of the sweet to produce lightweight, crispy Noomz. The new additions…
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Image courtesy National Grid National Grid has launched drones from data solutions firm sees.ai, calling it the world’s first centralised, autonomous aerial inspection capability for electricity infrastructure. The deployment follows a four-year innovation programme, says National Grid, marking the transition from research and development to business-as-usual operations. The system allows drones to fly Beyond Visual…
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Albacete solar farm. Image courtesy Octopus Energy Octopus Energy is investing in three projects in Spain: two solar farms in Navarre and Albacete, capable of generating a combined 100MW, as well as a battery storage project targeting 500MW of capacity over the next five years. The investment was announced at the Government’s UK-Spain Trade and…
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Incat Crowther has been selected by Port Houston to design a new hybrid electric tour vessel for Houston Ship Channel tours. Incat Crowther will partner with Louisiana-based shipbuilder Breaux Brothers on the project, meaning the new vessel will be designed and constructed in the USA. The new 22m vessel will replace the near 70-year-old MV Sam…
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Höegh Autoliners has celebrated the naming of its sixth Aurora-class vessel in commercial operation at Sweden’s leading port. With a capacity of 9,100 car equivalent units (CEU), the Höegh Moonlight joins Höegh Autoliners’ series of 12 next-gen pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs). The Aurora class plays a central role in the company’s ambition to…
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