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  • Increase packing plants productivity with Behn + Bates’ diagnostics

    Behn + Bates provides end-to-end expertise to meet the demands of modern food production. The team of specialists leverages their experience in the full packing process to provide customers with unique diagnostics tools to optimise packing plants with Quat2ro System Intelligence, the Plant Optimization Plan (POP) and the Bag Optimization Plan (BOP). Posted: 20 November…


  • Ed Goldman from Siemens at electronica 2024

    Andy Pratt on behalf of What’s New in Electronics TV talks to Ed Goldman from Siemens at electronica 2024. [embedded content] WNIE TV is kindly sponsored by Astute, Koh Young Technology, Adaptsys, International, CCL, Softei, ART, and Scienscope.


  • ‘Green’ Bitcoin solution launched by Energy Web

    Image: MichaelWuensch on Pixabay The ‘Green proofs for Bitcoin’ solution to decarbonise Bitcoin mining has been officially launched by the Energy Web Foundation. The solution, which has been launched on Energy Web X and Polkadot, is aimed to decarbonise Bitcoin mining by bringing transparency and trust to miners using renewable energy to power their operations.…


  • Lyle’s Golden Syrup extensive campaign to promote Flapjack’s nationwide launch

    British heritage brand Lyle’s Golden Syrup has unveiled an elaborate marketing campaign called “Make Snack Time Golden” to support the nationwide launch of its new flapjack line. Targeted at driving awareness of the brand’s new flapjack ranges with impactful creative that leverages the golden equity at the heart of the Lyle’s brand. The campaign spans…


  • Enel Group to invest €26bn in grids to 2027

    Italy: power pole inspection. Image courtesy Enel Enel Group has announced its 2025 to 2027 plan, with total gross capex coming to €43 billion ($45.5 billion). The majority, €26 billion ($27.5 billion), will be funnelled into the company’s grids segment. Grids form the key focus of the Group’s strategy, up 40% compared to their previous…


  • Italgas and Azerbaijan’s SOCAR to cooperate on gas distribution

    Image: Italgas Italian gas group Italgas and the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) have signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration. The agreement, which stems from an existing agreement in place between Italgas’ digital subsidiary Bludigit and Azerigas Production Union, the entity responsible for the distribution and sale of natural gas in Azerbaijan, is…


  • Eurogerm helps bakers meet demand for sustainable finished products

    Eurogerm is presenting a new sustainable range to meet the demand of consumers who are looking for quality products and who prefer a natural and sustainable diet. The CO₂MMITED and UPCY ranges aim to make this dietary balance attractive by combining pleasure and ecological criteria, and offer new taste experiences for consumers. The CO₂MMITTED range…


  • New BFFF president calls for industry-wide debate on frozen food temperatures

    The newly elected president of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has called for an industry-wide discussion on the appropriate temperatures for frozen food storage and transport. Karen McQuade, the newly elected president of the British Frozen Food Federation, called in her maiden speech for members to engage in the debate around raising the standard…


  • New York utilities use drones to inspect thousands of miles of power lines

    A Skydio X10 drone (Credit: Skydio) New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are inspecting thousands of miles of transmission lines throughout their service areas through the end of 2024 using drones. The process, known as Comprehensive Visual Inspection (CVI), involved using drones with high-resolution cameras to capture images…


  • FI Europe 2024: Ingredion reveals new consumer insights and showcases prototypes

    Ingredion showcased compelling consumer insights and innovative plant-based food and beverage concepts at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany from November 19-21. The company’s latest ATLAS research reveals that clean label claims are now the top factor driving consumer willingness to pay premium prices, with 73% of European consumers seeking products made with…