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GEA Group invests in sustainable food tech amid Europe's energy crisis

GEA Group, a German engineering company, is investing in sustainable technologies, including a €8 million stake in Solar Foods, which produces a novel protein powder called Solein. This move aligns with GEA's broader strategy to embed sustainability into its core business by redesigning machinery for reduced energy consumption, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. Despite economic pressures, GEA Group reports revenue growth, attributing its success to a business model that prioritizes resource efficiency and energy savings, which is becoming a competitive advantage as European companies grapple with rising energy costs. AI

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GEA Group invests in sustainable food tech amid Europe's energy crisis

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Kirsty McGregor ·

    An energy crisis looms for Europe’s industrial giants. For GEA Group, it’s an opportunity

    European companies are rethinking their climate ambitions amid high energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty. Germany’s GEA Group is bucking the trend.