Dagens Industri: HVO100 Fuel and Smeg Ovens Offer Sustainable Solutions

Dagens Industri reports on the increasing interest in alternative fuels, positioning HVO100 as a practical solution for companies aiming to reduce fossil carbon dioxide emissions. Daniel Granquist, a business developer for HVO100 at Preem, observed that awareness of these alternative fuels remains limited. Preem holds the distinction of being the first company in Sweden to produce Svanenmärkt (Nordic Swan Ecolabel certified) HVO100. Derived from renewable sources such as vegetable oils and animal fats, HVO100 shares molecular similarities with conventional diesel. Consequently, most diesel vehicles are compatible with HVO100, identifiable by the XTL symbol on the fuel cap. Drivers can seamlessly switch between HVO100 and traditional diesel. Granquist further emphasized that the Svanenmärkt certification guarantees customers that the fuel is not produced using palm oil. In a separate segment, Dagens Industri explores Smeg's innovations in modern kitchen technology, spurred by a growing demand for sustainable food preparation. Oscar Beck-Larsen, Nordic product manager at Smeg, highlighted the company's latest oven models, including the OmniChef, and pointed out the underappreciated potential of steam cooking in Sweden. This gentle cooking technique effectively preserves nutrients and minimizes the need for added fats, proving particularly beneficial for preparing fish, chicken, and vegetables. The article suggests specific steam percentages for optimal results, such as 20 percent for potatoes and 40 percent for root vegetables and chicken. Additionally, it notes steam's capability to produce light and crispy baked goods.