Food and Agriculture
Cell cultured meat replacing traditional animal farms; the growth of urban vertical and smart farms next-gen GMO plants and animals—this page covers the trends and news that will guide the future of food and agriculture.
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https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/15/industrial-robots-hardware-stage-techcrunch-disrupt-2023/?tpcc=tcplustwitter
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Techcrunch
Robotics investments were trending in the right direction prior to 2020, but the pandemic dramatically increased investor interest as more firms pushed to automate work. Manufacturing has been automated for decades, and the pandemic also dramatically increased both labor shortages and the deployment of warehouse/logistics robotics.
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-watch/united-spirits-shares-drop-1-26-as-sensex-falls/articleshow/108002295.cms
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Economictimes
Shares of the United Spirits Ltd. traded at Rs 1151.2 on BSE at 11:57AM (IST) on Monday, down 1.26 per cent. The stock quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 730.9 and a high of Rs 1179.95. Earlier in the day, the stock saw a gap down opening. At the prevailing price, the stock traded at 66.49 times...
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https://www.efeedlink.com/contents/11-28-2023/8892fdee-0fec-4e14-a856-1e6744739d6a-0001.html
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Efeedlink
Entobel, a global leader in the production of functional insect protein for animal and plant nutrition, has opened its new black soldier fly (BSF) production plant in Vietnam, the largest of its kind in Asia. "Today marks a major milestone in our journey to transform the insect protein landscape and supply sustainable feed ingredients to the rapidly growing aquaculture and pet food industries," said Alexandre de Caters and Gaëtan Crielaard, co-founders and co-CEOs of Entobel.
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https://news.sap.com/2023/04/intelligent-data-drives-growth-food-value-chain/
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News
While soil, water, and sun are the time-honored elements in growing fresh fruits and vegetables, produce companies worldwide are adding intelligent data to the recipe for the highest yields that ultimately satisfy hungry consumers. Mapping supply - meaning crops grown and harvested - to demand is...
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https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-prepared-meal-delivery-services
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Everyone needs to eat, but unless you're fortunate enough to have a personal chef, making food takes time and energy. Consider how much effort goes into shopping for, cooking, and eating food. Subscribing to a meal kit delivery service may help you cut down on lengthy grocery trips, but if you...
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https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2023/11/chapter-24-id-like-to-teach-the-world-to-eat/
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It had been a difficult day at the animal rescue centre and I was looking forward to tucking into a delicious cat-burger. You know when you've been on your feet all day and the only thing keeping you going is the thought of a hot meal? That sesame seed bun, a few slices of salad, a squeeze of...
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https://www.zdnet.com/article/uber-adds-safety-options-that-every-rider-should-start-using-heres-how/
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Future Publishing/Getty ImagesWhether you don't own a car or want to enjoy a night out without worrying about how to get home, ride-share services come in handy. However, safety is always a concern with these services; to address that, Uber is adding new safety features to its app.Also: Adobe...
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https://www.fda.gov/drugs/science-and-research-drugs/drug-quality-sampling-and-testing-programs
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Hand Sanitizer
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Cardinal Spirits
Hand Sanitizer sampling and testing
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Seatex Hand Sanitizer Alcohol Antisepetic 80% Topical Solution
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Seatex, LLC
Hand Sanitizer sampling and...
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Cardinal Spirits
Hand Sanitizer sampling and testing
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Passed Assay; Failed Impurities
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Seatex Hand Sanitizer Alcohol Antisepetic 80% Topical Solution
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Seatex, LLC
Hand Sanitizer sampling and...
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https://grist.org/fix/food-farming/precision-fermentation-alt-dairy-from-milking-microbes/
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Grist
As our climate changes, so will our diets. Fix's Future of Food Issue explores that reality through the lens of foods that show what sustainable, equitable, and resilient eating could look like. Try them yourself with the recipes in our Climate Future Cookbook.
The herd settles under...
The herd settles under...
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https://www.winespectator.com/articles/the-year-in-winery-deals
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Winespectator
Dec 29, 2023
"When it comes to winery sales, the economy is kind of like a thermometer," says Rob McMillan, founder and SVP of Silicon Valley Bank's wine division. "When times are good, average companies can sell. When times aren't good, nobody wants to buy those. So the things that are...
"When it comes to winery sales, the economy is kind of like a thermometer," says Rob McMillan, founder and SVP of Silicon Valley Bank's wine division. "When times are good, average companies can sell. When times aren't good, nobody wants to buy those. So the things that are...
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https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/world-food-forum-start-ups-recognized-for-innovations-targeting-alternative-proteins-food-security-and-cutting-ghg-emissions.html
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Foodingredientsfirst
20 Oct 2023 --- Innovation from young entrepreneurs trying to tackle the big issues in agri-food transformation was highlighted earlier this week as part of the FAO's World Food Forum. Start-up ventures from India, Nigeria, the US and the UK were commended for harnessing the power of technology to drive an eco-friendly shift toward sustainable agri-food systems.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/23/tsingtao-responds-to-viral-video-of-beer-worker-urinating-into-a-tank.html
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Cnbc
Chinese beer maker Tsingtao Brewery said Monday that it had contacted authorities about a viral video showing a staff member urinating into one of its tanks, and that an investigation was underway. The video — which has received ten of millions of views since emerging Thursday on social media site Weibo — shows a uniformed man climbing over a high wall and onto the container before urinating in it.
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https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9569965/pakistan-experts-advise-promotion-of-urban-vertical-agriculture/
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Agricultural and water experts and progressive farmers have emphasized the need for conserving water in the lower areas of Sindh and promoting urban and vertical agriculture. They said the drip irrigation system should be used for agriculture on 50pc Sindh's uncultivated agricultural land. They were speaking at a consultation seminar titled "Food-Water Nexus: Connecting Dots," hosted by the Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) in collaboration with the Research and Development Foundation (RDF) and Welthungerhilfe, a German organization, held at the Senate Hall.
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https://stophavingaboringlife.com/the-rise-of-non-alcoholic-beer-exploring-its-popularity-and-benefits/
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Stophavingaboringlife
Once, a mention of non-alcoholic beer might've made you cringe. But today? It's making waves in the beverage scene and no one's laughing. So let's take a spirited dive into this effervescent world of non-alcoholic beer, uncovering its historic roots, soaring popularity, and the myriad of reasons...
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https://www.ibtimes.com/olympic-deal-shows-bubbling-market-zero-alcohol-beers-3730729
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Ibtimes
For the first time this summer, as sportswomen and men strive for victory in Paris, spectators will be able to sip the official beer of an Olympic Games.But the tipple won't go to their heads: it will be the alcohol-free version of the popular Mexican brand Corona.The breakthrough sponsorship...
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https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-023-00770-5?code=acd57505-fc77-4111-85c2-9f2dba845789&error=cookies_not_supported
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Modelling sequence We used a crop (EPIC-IIASA27) and partial equilibrium economic (GLOBIOM) modelling sequence. The EPIC-IIASA-based modelling system is a globally gridded crop model implemented on a 5′ spatial grid. It was run herein with daily projections for solar radiation, minimum and...
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13012583/Cafes-restaurants-service-charges-customers-cashless.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
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Cafes and restaurants adding automatic service charges to bills as customers increasingly go cashless By Stewart Carr Published: 21:00 EST, 26 January 2024 | Updated: 21:08 EST, 26 January 2024
Customers are being hit with service charges automatically added to their food and drinks...
Customers are being hit with service charges automatically added to their food and drinks...
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https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2785694/china-halves-rice-growing-cycle-in-deserts-of-xinjiang-opening-new-front-in-food-security-drive
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Bangkokpost
Chinese scientists have cut the growth cycle of a conventional rice variety in half in a desert greenhouse in Xinjiang, a welcome agricultural innovation for Beijing as it seeks new methods to ensure food security. The experiment - the first successful test of this technique in a climate-controlled environment in the desert - paves the way for the quick cultivation of crops in sandy areas year-round, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Sunday.
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https://www.salon.com/2019/09/23/probiotics-not-antibiotics-might-be-the-future-of-livestock-farming_partner/
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Probiotics are an alternative to longstanding farming practice, and could help us build a better food system
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https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/799416-bacardi-cocktail-trends-report-2024-conservation-concoctions
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Home News Sustainability. This Earth Month and throughout the year, bartenders and brands are reframing sustainability as a creative challenge - utilizing novel processes and harnessing innovative flavors that don't just limit harm, but actively conserve the natural environment. Sustainability in the drinks industry is here to stay.
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https://uproxx.com/life/best-wheat-beers-ranked-winter-2024/
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Uproxx
Few beers are perfectly suited for drinking all year long. Sure, you could enjoy a piney IPA in the middle of winter or a crisp pilsner on a frigid day. But both of those beers hit the best during the summer months. Wheat beer, however, manages to seamlessly bridge the gap between the warmer and colder months.
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https://robohub.org/the-5-levels-of-sustainable-robotics/
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The 5 levels of Sustainable Robotics
If you look at the UN Sustainable Development Goals, it's clear that robots have a huge role to play in advancing the SDGs. However the field of Sustainable Robotics is more than just the application area. For every...
If you look at the UN Sustainable Development Goals, it's clear that robots have a huge role to play in advancing the SDGs. However the field of Sustainable Robotics is more than just the application area. For every...