UNPACKING THE PROBLEM
The effect that plastic waste has on the environment is a modern-day problem without a clear solution. In recent years, New Zealand has undertaken…
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IBM begins developing bacteria sensing technology
IBM has begun the development of tiny AI sensors capable of sensing pathogens on food. Between the harvest of a product, and the arrival…
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Waitrose stores introduce energy-saving technology
Twin blades made of recyclable polycarbonate will be attached to the front of Waitrose’s fridge shelving in order to reduce the cold air being…
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Walgreens to test digital cooler doors
Walgreens is set to test a new program that tracks consumer behaviour in the drink aisle. Using technology from a startup company named “Cooler…
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Business progression in the digital age
In a recent study undertaken by Dell Technologies, New Zealand has been ranked as the 8th most digitally mature country in Asia-Pacific, Japan and…
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Stop & Shop plan to trial a self-driving grocery-delivery vehicle
Stop & Shop are due to launch an autonomous, electric, grocery-delivering vehicle this spring. The trial will begin in Boston, and the vehicles will…
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Robotic Assistance to roll out in Giant supermarkets
Meet Marty—a tall, googly-eyed, robotic worker that cleans up spills around grocery shops. He is set to roll out in Giant supermarkets around the…
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Mintel Delivers A Ground-Breaking Patent Analysis
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, now has access to the most advanced patent analysis available in the food & drink, and beauty…
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