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Rising Cocoa Prices Push Confectioners Toward Lab-Grown Solutions

sarahrudge — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:18:07 +0000

The confectionery industry is at a crossroads as soaring cocoa costs, driven by climate change and production challenges, reshape its future. Cocoa prices have surged to record highs, exceeding $12,000 per tonne, primarily due to climate-related impacts and supply chain disruptions in West Africa, the world’s largest cocoa-producing region. Lab-grown cocoa has emerged as one of the most…

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Yoav Levy shares how Evigence’s technology can measure and manage the freshness of foods across the entire supply chain

Iain — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:28:40 +0000

Originally, I was an investment banker and about 20 years ago, I decided I wanted to become an entrepreneur, to create something. I started a few companies; I sold one, I closed another, and as an entrepreneur, I spotted a gap in the market and had an idea for using technology to fill it. I was convinced that a better solution could be conceived to give a more accurate indication of refrigerated…

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John Dorer, CEO of eb3.work, shares insights into his commitment to solve the pervasive problem of entry-level labor shortages

Iain — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:08:08 +0000

A Cleveland, Ohio native, I graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Driven by an interest in the transformative potential of technology for businesses, I began my career by developing backend IT systems for immigration law firms, facilitating their national expansion. This initiative expanded into creating an immigration case preparer service and…

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Mark Telford, Managing Director at Forth Engineering, shares why engineers will be vital in cultivating agricultural innovation

Iain — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:10:03 +0000

Boosting productivity, increasing food security, and empowering farmers with data-driven insights are just a few of the reasons why championing innovation from engineers in agriculture will help the industry become more resilient. The UK Government announced last month that it would provide £220 million in funding to protect the future of an industry in crisis. Supporting the implementation of…

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Technology and trends shaping the food service sector

Iain — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:42:18 +0000

The food service industry is poised for robust and consistent growth in the upcoming years, as revenue is projected to surge from $2.65 trillion in 2023 to $5.42 trillion in 2030. Nevertheless, beneath these promising numbers lie significant hurdles for restaurant owners. Food service players must confront technological advancements, evolving consumer tastes, escalating expenses…

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Thor Olof Philogéne shares Stravito’s supercharged search experience

Iain — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:37:36 +0000

Could you tell me about your career history, and how you came to co-found Stravito? After finishing business school, I discovered that my true passion is technology. Back in 2007, I decided to double down on it, and together with an old friend (who currently is the founder of Graphbase) we founded a social media company for the metaverse. Obviously, we had spotted an interesting trend…

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Marcel Koks of Infor looks at how the right application of technology can help businesses to counteract the effects of the industry’s labor crisis

Iain — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:25:07 +0000

Recent research from the UK’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that the number of people employed in food manufacturing in the UK fell by 4000 between June 2022 and June 2023, down to 394,000. And, according to the Food and Drink Federation, the significant labor shortage that’s facing the food and drink manufacturing sector has cost businesses a staggering £1.4 billion over the last year…

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Five benefits of AI in the food industry

sarahrudge — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming almost every aspect of our lives, including the food industry. As one of the largest and most complex sectors in the world, the introduction of AI technology in the industry is innovating the way food is produced, processed, and consumed. Here are five benefits of AI in the food industry. One of the biggest benefits of AI in the food industry…

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Andrew Dalziel of Infor shares his insights into the digital transformation of the food and beverage sector

Iain — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:21:56 +0000

Infor is a global leader in business cloud software products for companies in industry specific markets. It builds complete industry suites in the cloud and efficiently deploys technology that puts the user experience first, leverages data science, and integrates easily into existing systems. Over 65,000 organizations worldwide rely on Infor to help overcome market disruptions and achieve…

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Canidae Corporation is leading the pet food revolution

Iain — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:33:55 +0000

As we have become more conscious of what our bodies want and need, we have steadily begun to apply the same dietary practices to our four-legged friends. Indeed, throughout the last couple of decades, pet owners across the globe have started to seek out higher quality, and better tailored, dog and cat food options. Pet nutrition can be tricky, which is why we rely on the expertise of the likes of…

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