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://www.startribune.com/viewing-minnesotas-future-with-a-climate-lens/600300961/
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Startribune
Opinion editor's note Star Tribune Opinion publishes a mix of national and local commentaries online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. This article relates to Star Tribune Opinion's June 4 call for submissions on the question: "Where does Minnesota go from here?" Read the full collection of responses here.
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https://financialpost.com/fp-finance/cryptocurrency/binance-pulls-out-of-canada-amid-new-crypto-regulations
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Financialpost
Binance said it was withdrawing from Canada, weeks after the country issued a series of new guidelines for crypto exchanges. Read more here.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/02/science/bluewalker3-ast-spacemobile-astronomy.html
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Last November, a satellite in low-Earth orbit unfurled into an expansive array that extends across nearly 700 square feet, about the size of a studio apartment.The satellite, BlueWalker3, has since become one of the brightest objects in the sky, outshining some of the most radiant stars in the...
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https://www.idownloadblog.com/2023/11/30/app-store-awards-2023-best-apps-games-iphone-ipad-mac-apple-tv-apple-watch/
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Idownloadblog
While the 2023 App Store Award winners include familiar and new titles, Apple dropped a bomb by highlighting titles that use generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Apple says apps are a reflection of culture | Image: Apple
Apple's editorial team has cherry-picked fourteen apps and games of 2023...
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https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/featured/experience-creates-consumption-tops-brewlogix-list-of-craft-beer-trends-to-watch/
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Craftbrewingbusiness
'Experience creates consumption' tops BrewLogix list of craft beer trends to watch
November 30, 2023Chris Crowell
Christmas music in every store. Holiday lights glowing at night. Yes, this can only mean one thing — it is the season for sharing lists of things. Year-end recaps! Trends to watch!...
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https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/sponsored/you-can-get-free-one-bite-seafood-dishes-at-this-city-wide-japanese-food-festival-in-vancouver-8302920
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Vancouverisawesome
Could foodies in Vancouver be any more blessed? Not only do we get to indulge in local wine, beer, and farm-fresh ingredients grown from the soil of our province, but we also get to indulge in some of the highest-quality ingredients from around the world, particularly when it comes to seafood. And this month we get to enjoy a taste of it all for free.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46811358
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BBC
A pet food manufacturer says switching to a dog food made of soldier flies will protect the environment.
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https://wealthofgeeks.com/restaurants-we-wish-were-resurrected/
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Wealthofgeeks
Some restaurants will always hold a fond place in our hearts. It's fun to remember some of the places we used to visit as kids with our families, with friends, for birthday parties, for the gimmicks, or the great food. We enjoy talking about and sharing memories of our favorite food joints that...
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https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/blow-uber-grubhub-and-doordash-court-rules-food-delivery-gig-workers-must-be-paid-least
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Zerohedge
In what we're sure will be a blow to the bottom lines at Uber Technologies Inc., DoorDash Inc. and Grubhub Inc., all three companies now have to pay New York food delivery workers at least $17.96 an hour.The new rule comes as a result of the companies failing to win their case on appeal to block...
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https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9579385/usda-partners-with-rhode-island-to-award-over-1-5m-to-strengthen-food-supply-chain-infrastructure/
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Hortidaily
The U.Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service today announced it has a cooperative agreement with Rhode Island under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). Through this agreement, USDA and Rhode Island are working together to offer over $1.5 million in competitive grant funding for projects designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain.
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https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/what-is-balis-signature-spirit-the-rise-and-revival-of-arak/OFGNSPV5H5DIVCBCAVYJS7VUNM/
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Nzherald
Traditional Balinese arak was characteristically distilled in clay pots over open fires, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural significance. Photo / Four SeasonsYou've tasted sake in Japan, ouzo in Greece and now it's time for arak. Bali may be famous for its beaches but it's the local homebrew...
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https://vinepair.com/articles/2023-buffalo-trace-antique-collection-ranked/
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Vinepair
The annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection features five of the most anticipated releases in American whiskey. That's no small feat, considering they come out of the same distillery. With some rare exceptions — like in 2021, when Buffalo Trace said the batch of George T. Stagg wasn't up to...
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https://inc42.com/features/sparks-funding-revival-startup-funds-worth-2-bn-announced-2023-full-list/
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Inc42
Despite the funding gloom seeping into the second quarter of 2023 (so far in April), VC, CVCs and PE investors announced 26 funds worth more than $2 Bn to support Indian startups at various stages
More than 66% of the funds, investment corpus and plans announced in the first four months of 2023...
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https://www.eater.com/2016/9/30/13123448/dominos-online-delivery-startups
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Eater
An ode to the pizza borg that will let us order via app or bot, from sea to shining sea, in the middle of San Francisco or the outskirts of Sheboygan
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https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/jan/14/lower-alcohol-wines-for-a-damp-january
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Theguardian
The Doctors' Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2022 (£9.99. Waitrose) If, as part of your campaign to get people to drink a bit more thoughtfully or just a bit less, you were looking for an attractive name for a period of semi-abstinence, you might well hope to come up with something a...
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https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/11/15/news/farming-carveout-could-pass-despite-liberal-pledge-no-more-carbon-price
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Nationalobserver
A bill to create more carbon price exemptions for farmers is in the home stretch in the Senate as the federal government faces sustained criticism for its decision to exempt home heating oil from the federal carbon pricing system.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet ministers said there...
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https://www.fooddive.com/news/meatable-raises-35m-seeks-enter-united-states-market/690396/
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Meatable . according to a press release. The latest round, which was led by U.biotech venture capital firm Agronomics, will be used to " The cultivated pork maker plans to be available in select retailers and restaurants in 2024, starting in Singapore. The company also said it is " making solid progress on expanding to the United States and beyond." to Upside Foods and Eat Just, likely paves the way for other competitors to enter the space.
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https://www.thedailybeast.com/can-non-alcoholic-drinks-really-give-you-a-buzz
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Thedailybeast
You might have seen the ads all over your Instagram feed during Dry January: the non-alcoholic alternative beverages that claim to give you a "buzz" without the hangover. They might also use phrases like "natural high," or "take the edge off," or "help you unwind."Despite the clever nuances in...
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https://www.nationalreview.com/2016/12/animal-welfare-standards-animal-cruelty-abolition-morality-factory-farming-animal-use-industries/
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National Review
Though still low, our standards for the treatment of animals are beginning to evolve toward those of ancient Judeo-Christian morality.
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https://www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/maori-entrepreneurs-giving-back-to-next-generation-with-us-internships/IZDEO55BCZAXZKLBBKUKQD2SVM/
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Vertical farming company, Plenty. Photo / Whakaata MaoriBy James Perry of Whakaata MāoriA US-based Agritech business leader is championing more Māori to get into the science and technology sector by offering internships in America for graduates.Arama Kukutai (Ngāti Maniapoto, Tainui, Te Aupōuri)...
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https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1854416/hope-IVF-predict-pregnancy
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Express
In vitro fertilisation, a treatment that fertilises eggs in a lab and later implants them in the uterus, has been a source of hope for couples struggling to conceive. However, IVF is a complex process, with success rates among women younger than 40 being only 20% to 40% in the US, research has found.
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https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37475260/amazon-unveils-humanoid-robot-digit-at-warehouse-a-glimpse-into-automated-workspaces
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Benzinga
Amazon.com Inc AMZN has introduced a humanoid robot, 'Digit,' at a warehouse near Seattle, offering a glimpse into the potential future of work.What Happened: The 5-foot-9-inch robot, developed by Agility Robotics Inc., is designed to perform a repetitive task of moving empty yellow bins from a...