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Glovo, the popular multi-category app, has unveiled its most significant product update since 2016, introducing a series of new features designed to merge social media with food discovery. The updates, revealed at the company’s first annual product event, “Glovo Next,” aim to enhance how users engage with the app by allowing them to share recommendations, create personalised lists of their favourite restaurants, and explore a video discovery wall. The Barcelona-based company has become the first in its industry to integrate social networking capabilities within its app, giving users a new way to connect with friends and share their favourite food…
In a pioneering development, Fortum Recycling & Waste, a Finnish leader in waste management and circular solutions, has successfully produced biodegradable plastic using carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from waste incineration. This breakthrough, achieved at their plant in Riihimäki, Finland, marks a significant advancement in the field of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU), aiming to reduce and repurpose industrial CO2 emissions. Tony Rehn, Head of the Carbon2x program at Fortum, expressed pride in their team’s achievement, stating, “I am very proud that our team is the first in the world to successfully produce biodegradable plastic entirely from carbon dioxide emissions. This…
Dubai Industrial City, a key hub for manufacturing and logistics in the Middle East, is set to participate in the prestigious SIAL Paris 2024 food exhibition. This event, taking place from 19-23 October at the Paris Nord Villepinte, is organised under the auspices of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). As part of TECOM Group PJSC, which oversees the development of ten specialised business districts, Dubai Industrial City aims to showcase its robust infrastructure and strategic location that bolster the manufacturing landscape in the region. The initiative underscores the importance of innovation and collaboration in addressing global food…
Limonar de Santomera, a leading Spanish cooperative in citrus fruit production, continues its impressive growth, cementing its position as a key player in the European agricultural sector. The company, which specialises in the cultivation and commercialisation of lemons and other citrus fruits, has seen a significant rise in exports, particularly in Germany, where demand has surged by 142% between 2023 and 2024. Sales have also grown substantially in other major markets, including France (+24%), the Netherlands (+70%), and its home country, Spain (+37%). The cooperative attributes this success to its commitment to sustainable farming and its ability to adapt to…
Concept Reply, part of the Reply Group and a specialist in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has joined forces with agricultural technology consortium DKE-Data to launch the upgraded agrirouter platform, agrirouter 2.0. This latest version is designed to enhance data management, connectivity, and usability for farmers globally, marking a significant step forward in smart farming. Agrirouter 2.0 allows farmers to control and manage the exchange of data between machines and software applications from multiple manufacturers along the agricultural value chain. By using standardised data formats, the platform streamlines communication between different systems, enabling more efficient farming practices. Concept Reply was…
Ocean energy developer Minesto is advancing its plans to build a groundbreaking tidal energy site in the Faroe Islands, marking a significant step in its efforts to harness marine energy. The Hestfjord Dragon Farm, which will feature Minesto’s innovative Dragon 12 kites, will generate up to 10 MW of renewable energy in its first phase. This project forms part of the Faroe Islands’ ambitious drive to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030, positioning tidal energy as a crucial contributor to the nation’s energy transition. The Hestfjord Dragon Farm, the first tidal energy array of its kind, builds on Minesto’s successful…
Modern Meadow, a pioneering company in the field of sustainable materials, has announced the appointment of David Williamson, PhD, as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Effective from 14 October 2024, Dr. Williamson, who has been with the company since 2015, will transition from his current role as president and chief operating officer (COO) to spearhead the company’s next phase of growth. Dr. Williamson has played a key role in shaping Modern Meadow’s strategy and development over the past nine years. His new role comes as the company reaches a significant production milestone in the creation of its innovative biofabricated…
Leighton Hall, near Carnforth, is set to celebrate the rich diversity of British heritage apples on Sunday, 20th October, with its inaugural Apple Day event. As the UK grapples with the dominance of global apple varieties like Gala and Braeburn, which together account for half of British apple sales, this celebration aims to highlight nearly 2,500 local varieties, including the lesser-known Hornsea Herring and Fillingham Pippin. Launched in 1990 by the charity Common Ground, Apple Day was established to honour the variety and history of this beloved fruit. Since then, it has inspired thousands across the UK to engage with…
Frozen food distributor Central Foods has announced the appointment of Amy Oliver as its new business development executive. Her addition to the sales team comes as part of the company’s expansion plans, particularly following a recent agreement with Tyson Foods’ UK division, aimed at enhancing the distribution of chicken products to independent frozen food wholesalers across the UK. Based near Central Foods’ headquarters in Collingtree, Northampton, Amy expressed enthusiasm for her new role. “I am excited to join Central Foods as a business development executive and start my journey within this wonderful local business in the exciting world of foodservice,”…
The UK government has been urged to develop an integrated materials strategy aimed at reducing demand, reusing, and recycling critical materials to support its existing Net Zero Strategy and bolster economic security. A new report from the National Engineering Policy Centre, led by the Royal Academy of Engineering, highlights the urgency of addressing the nation’s dependence on materials that are increasingly being sourced from around the globe. Critical materials identified by the UK government include lithium, essential for battery production, and magnesium, used in steel alloys. Other vital elements such as indium, cobalt, niobium, and rare earth elements like neodymium…