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Agriland
13-05-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Cork-based co-op completes major solar energy project
The renewable solar energy provider, MarVal Power, has completed a major project for TINE Ireland Ltd, the Irish division of the Norwegian dairy co-op, TINE, in Mogeely, Co. Cork. According to MarVal Power, the project will reduce the company's carbon footprint by over 4,344 tons across the next two decades, which is the equivalent of planting 2,150 trees or avoiding 370 roundtrips from Cork to Oslo every year. Norwegian ambassador to Ireland, Aslak Brun visited the site to meet with MarVal Power director, Fionnuala Carr and key members of Tine's Norwegian and Irish staff. The ambassador said: 'This project is a shining example of Norwegian-Irish co-operation on the path to a greener future. 'It reflects the values of sustainability and innovation that define both nations. I congratulate TINE and MarVal Power on this remarkable achievement'. The project includes a customised solar PV system, designed to integrate with the existing electrical infrastructure at Tine's high-volume processing site. The installation is expected to self-generate approximately 650MWh of clean energy annually, about 10% of Tine's energy needs, saving over 215 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. TINE's director of international operations, Ketil Haddeland, said the project is aligned with TINE's overall sustainability objectives. 'Sustainability is central to TINE's operations worldwide. 'Our partnership with MarVal Power at our Irish site in Mogeely showcases how strategic investments in renewable energy can deliver strong environmental impact and operational efficiency,' he said. Solar energy Elsewhere in Co. Cork, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) Joint Symposium will take place this week, from May 13 to 15 at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cork. The event, co-organised by Teagasc, IDF, and University College Cork (UCC), will bring together over 250 delegates from 25 countries to explore the latest scientific and industrial advances in dairy powders and recombined milk technologies. This three-day international symposium features a programme of keynote lectures, technical presentations, and panel discussions. Among those in attendance will be academics, industry leaders, technologists, policymakers, and students.
Agriland
07-05-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Cork to host major event on dairy powders and recombined milk
Dairy drying technology and recombined milk products will be the focus of a major international event taking place in Cork this month. The International Dairy Federation (IDF) Joint Symposium will take place from May 13 to 15 at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cork. The event, co-organised by Teagasc, IDF, and University College Cork (UCC), will bring together over 250 delegates from 25 countries to explore the latest scientific and industrial advances in dairy powders and recombined milk technologies. This three-day international symposium features a programme of keynote lectures, technical presentations, and panel discussions. Among those in attendance will be academics, industry leaders, technologists, policymakers, and students. Dairy With confirmed participants from Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, the symposium highlights Ireland's leadership in global dairy research. Seven internationally recognised experts will headline the symposium, including representatives from: Université de Lorraine (France); University of Minnesota (USA); Wageningen University & Research (Netherlands); Jiangnan University (China); Federal University of Juiz de Fora (Brazil); University of Auckland (New Zealand); University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA). The speakers will address cutting-edge topics in dairy science, processing innovation, and sustainable food systems. The symposium will feature several expert contributions from the Teagasc Food Programme. Researchers will present on key themes, including Dr. Noel McCarthy on powder morphology and reconstitution challenges; Dr. Jonathan Magan on seasonal optimisation of skim milk powder manufacturing; and Dr. Norah O'Shea on the use of advanced process analytical technologies in dairy powder production. Symposium Speaking in advance of the symposium, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Noel Grealish, said: 'As minister with responsibility for new markets and research, I have seen first-hand the importance of building a sustainable and competitive dairy industry. 'As we look to the future, events like this strengthen our international partnerships and display Ireland's leadership in dairy science and technology. 'They play a key role in sustaining a competitive, research-driven agri-food economy'. Professor Frank O'Mara, director of Teagasc added: 'Teagasc is proud of its longstanding role in delivering research and innovation to support the advancement of Ireland's dried dairy sector, an industry with exports valued at approximately €3 billion annually and vital to rural communities across the country'.
