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  • Northern Powergrid taps VPP programme for peak power reduction

    Image courtesy Northern Powergrid British distribution network operator Northern Powergrid has announced a flexibility initiative, tapping a virtual power plant and smart energy management programme to incentivise residential power consumption reduction at times of peak demand on the power grid. The DNO has added electric utility company Equiwatt to its portfolio of flexibility service providers,…


  • Kemin Food Technologies’ Olessence meets demand for fresh food and label-friendly ingredients

    Kemin Industries recently launched Olessence B Liquid to boost flavour while preserving freshness in dry bakery products. The next generation of Kemin’s natural solutions for the bakery industry is now available for food producers in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region. The global ingredient manufacturer said the synergistic, plant-extract blend of specific natural…


  • ProVeg study breakthrough reveals significance of colour in encouraging adoption of plant-based meat

    A groundbreaking new report released by ProVeg International, “The Power of Colour: Nudging Consumers Toward Plant-Based Meat Consumption,” reveals key insights into the impact of colour on flavour perception, willingness to try plant-based products, pricing decisions, and associations with health and sustainability. The plant-based champions said understanding the relationship of packaging colours on perceptions of plant-based products…


  • Alland & Robert expands operations with 50% boost in production capacity

    Image: Copyright-AGENCE-ODDS-5768-1 Posted: 7 February 2024 Share this page With the opening of a new production line, Alland & Robert will have the capacity to process almost 30,000 metric tonnes of acacia gum per year, up from 20,000 today – a 50% increase in production capacity. After two years of upgrade work, the Saint-Aubin sur…


  • Planteneers and Handtmann combine capabilities to introduce steak 2.0

    Steak 2.0: plant-based meat alternatives With fat layers and marbling Posted: 7 February 2024 Share this page Planteneers and Handtmann are joining forces to produce marbled steaks and bacon with meat and fat layers in plant-based products that are standards in the classic meat segment. With functional systems from Planteneers and equipment from Handtmann, manufacturers…


  • Foster’s Proper Shandy revives traditional lager segment

    Heineken UK is introducing a brand-new variant from Foster’s by offering a classic and much-loved British serve in a convenient format. Foster’s Proper Shandy (3% ABV) is available across the grocery, wholesale, and convenience channels in 440ml packs of 4 and 10. The shandy and lager top account for 4.5% of all serves in the…


  • Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas, Inc. Appoints Gustavo Jimenez as New General Manager for Mexico

    Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas, Inc., a pioneer in precision manufacturing and technology, announces the appointment of Gustavo Jimenez as the new General Manager for Mexico. This strategic appointment comes at a time when Hanwha Techwin is solidifying its presence in the region and reinforcing its commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the electronic manufacturing…


  • Anritsu Enhances Network Master™ Pro MT1040A to Provide Support of OpenZR+

    Anritsu Corporation introduces the 400G (QSFP-DD) multi-rate module MU104014B that supports the new interface standard OpenZR+, as a module of the Network Master Pro MT1040A. OpenZR+ enables low-cost Data Center Interconnects (DCI) and metro network construction. This measurement solution supports tests for transitioning from high-cost networks using existing WDM[*1] systems to low-cost networks using OpenZR+…


  • 15.6-inch Full HD TFT display module features a broad colour gamut and high brightness

    Saturated colours and high contrast display images Industrial display manufacturer JDIT-K (JDI Taiwan Kaohsiung) has announced the introduction of a newly developed 15.6-inch industrial TFT display module. The JDIT-K TX40D202VM0BAA has Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution, a 16:9 wide aspect ratio and features IPS (In-Plane Switching) display technology that enables exceptional colour saturation…


  • RomeFlex launches flexibility services in Italy’s capital

    Image courtesy Siemens Roman DSO Areti’s project RomeFlex will test the capital city’s ability to manage congestion and voltage volatility across its stressed power grids. Approved by the Italian authority Arera in 2023, RomeFlex (Reshaping Operational MEthods to run grid FLEXibility) introduces a new local flexibility market, accessible by all stakeholders connected to the Roman…