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A student from Coleg Cambria is set to showcase his culinary talents at one of the world’s most esteemed cooking competitions, the Global Chefs Challenge, taking place in Singapore later this month. Sion Hughes, hailing from Wrexham, will represent the UK in the Senior Chef category. Currently studying for a Work-based Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification at Coleg Cambria, Sion also holds the position of Spa Head Chef at Carden Park, a luxury hotel located near Chester. His participation in the competition underscores his dedication to the culinary arts and his commitment to professional development. The Global Chefs Challenge is…
Saudi Arabia’s Future Minerals Forum (FMF) will participate in the China Mining Conference and Exhibition, to be held from October 15-18, 2024, at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. The FMF, organised by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, is a leading global gathering focused on the production and sustainable development of minerals. FMF’s involvement will be part of Saudi Arabia’s national pavilion, signalling the Kingdom’s commitment to building international partnerships in the mining sector. With its next forum scheduled for January 2025, FMF aims to use the opportunity to engage with Chinese mining companies and broaden…
A collaborative initiative to promote sustainable palm oil farming is helping independent smallholders in North Sumatra boost their livelihoods and protect the environment. The Biodiverse & Inclusive Palm Oil Supply Chain (BIPOSC) project, launched in 2021, aims to create a deforestation-free palm oil supply chain by regenerating degraded land, restoring biodiversity, and improving farming techniques in the region. BIPOSC, led by Musim Mas Group in partnership with the Livelihoods Fund for Family Farming (L3F), SNV Indonesia, and World Agroforestry (ICRAF), focuses on independent oil palm smallholders in Labuhanbatu, North Sumatra. Through this project, farmers are being equipped with regenerative agricultural…
Qorium, a leading innovator in cultivated leather, has released footage of its latest lab-grown leather sample, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey towards commercialising its sustainable production process. The 35x35cm material, created using Qorium’s newly scaled-up tissue bioreactor, is the first tangible proof that the company’s leather production method can be scaled to meet industrial demands. The lab-grown leather, made by reproducing a small sample of skin cells from a living cow, mirrors the strength, durability, and appearance of traditional animal leather. This innovation represents a breakthrough in the leather industry, offering a sustainable alternative that significantly reduces…
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…