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GREEN technologies
The food and beverage industry energy crisis : why advanced technology is the answer
The energy crisis is an ever-present threat , with industries across the UK and Europe being impacted throughout 2023 and it is predicted to continue into 2024 . The food production industry is no exception to this ; energy prices reached some of the highest levels in Europe and this is having a lasting effect . As a result , production costs skyrocketed , even leading to the outright closure of some dairies and food processors unable to keep up .
The European Milk Board called on the EU to implement measures for the dairy and food production sectors , including introducing energy price caps for dairy farms , milk processors and other stakeholders in the dairy production chain and the food production sector . Yet , many food and beverage producers still cannot cope with the explosion in energy costs – and this goes beyond dairy .
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