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There are several reasons why anything Google announces is news. Given the sheer dominance and clout it commands in the technology space, it is difficult to ignore any message received from Googleplex. Add Android, Maps, Chrome and the bouquet of tools by Google, and you cannot help but sit back and pay attention.
A few years ago, at Google I/O 2012, there was a jaw dropping, pushing-you-out-of-your-seat kind of a demo. It could beat any Hollywood thriller for the sheer stunt that was pulled off. Complete with a live skydive out of a plane, on to the roof of the Moscone centre, rappelling to the ground, on to bikes to the stage at Moscone where Sergey Brin was onstage to demo a true invention which was making sci-fi a reality. You can watch this exciting demo here.
Yes, it's Google I/O 2015, and we're stuck at 2012. Thanks to the benchmark set by Google. As someone who has followed the developer space for quite a while, we must add, we deeply appreciate the contribution Google has made in terms of tools, languages and support for the open web and software development ecosystem. Having said that, the expectations of innovation are undeniably high.
So when we latched on to the mandatory Google I/O chatter this year, we were a bit underwhelmed. Volume control was an announcement. Like really? Sounds more like an update. We don't intend to be a naysayer here. Is that a major announcement? We couldn't say the same about Apple, because then we'd probably have to think whether we're setting the volume the right way, or our ears functioning properly. Google gives users the freedom, and is associated with the freedom to choose, hence the surprise about volume controls being so significant. May be it is, and we're just not seeing it through. But till then it seems like it could have just been a minor OTA. Sure, to those who love Google and their work with Android, we share the passion. It's a brilliant product. If it weren't it'd not be among the two mobile operating systems to dominate the globe.
We were expecting a lot around automobiles. It's been a zone that has been attracting a lot of attention in the recent wave of interest around Internet of Things. Nonetheless, a mention at least. Increasing and exciting partnerships, a driverless SDK or something similar is what we'd have loved to see. We'd stay content with the 35 brand partnerships that have been announced for now.
We wonder if the Google Car would ever become a practical reality for consumers, or would stay put within the Googleplex neighbourhood? Especially considering automotive companies such as the Nissan-Renault alliance working on autonomous drive vehicles with the target of launching one for consumers by 2020. What's the roadmap ahead when it comes to Auto? Does QNX-powered Apple CarPlay have more or less in store, and effectively determine what Google's way forward is going to be? Was it just supposed to be Google Maps and Hangouts on a new screen size? An Android phone with an effective Voice Assistant would accomplish the same tasks.
A passing reference to Android Wear. Especially given that Apple Watch has picked on really well. Bringing on new partners for Android Wear ought to have been the sought after announcement. But instead a massive '4000 apps' was more important. On the sidelines of the Google I/O event, Lenovo seemed to have a more stylish hardware announcement with the Magic View smartwatch sporting an innovative 'Virtual Interactive Design'.
What we now seem to have though, is preference. Those who prefer square dials could opt for Apple Watch and then transition to iOS. Those who love round dials could opt for the Moto 360 et al. and use Android. That's pretty much what the wearable space has come down to, rather than emerging as a new philosophy of extending the user's access to useful information.
To Google's credit, one must add, the emphasis on 'polish' and stability is much needed given Android's history. Effectively it does become important for the developer community in the Android ecosystem to focus on more optimised ways of garbage collection and clean up so your Android device doesn't lag a few months after you begin using it. Given the fragmentation within the Android base, a focus on performance and stability is the much needed direction Google needs to focus on. We're still hopeful of seeing more hardware and device based announcements, for that's where the fun lies! In closing, it seems like a few others also seem to have expected more from Google I/O 2015, as mentioned in this Quora discussion that began immediately after the Google I/O keynote.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Two Indiana meat plants temporarily closed over coronavirus concerns account for approximately 9% of the nation’s pork processing capacity, experts said.
Operations at both were suspended after employees tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in further supply chain disruptions in an already unstable market.
“Fifteen of the largest pork packing plants process 60% of all hogs in this country,” said Jayson Lusk, distinguished professor and head of the agricultural economics department at Purdue University. “So if you lose one, it could have a really big impact on the market. With COVID-19, it’s not just one; we’ve seen several of these plants go down.”
He warned consumers to prepare for slight increases in meat prices and decreased product selection with more than a fifth of the nation’s pork processing capacity offline.
A “massive chain reaction” of industry disruptions began when sickened slaughterhouse employees were unable to work, Lusk said.
Plant operators ordered temporary shutdowns to clean facilities and protect workers, leaving some farmers with nowhere to send livestock ready for slaughter. Fewer processing options resulted in decreased beef, pork and poultry supply, forcing grocery stores to compete for product, which drove prices up.
“Meat markets have been insane,” Lusk Tweeted Thursday, noting unprecedented volatility in wholesale beef and pork prices.
The week ending March 20 saw the largest weekly increase in wholesale pork prices in at least a decade, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) compiled by the Livestock Marketing Information Center.
Two weeks later, wholesale pork prices experienced the largest weekly decline in at least 20 years after “panic buying” began to ease, Lusk said.
However, the USDA projected only slight increases in consumer meat prices. The agency expects beef, poultry and pork prices to climb between 1% and 3% this year.
Grocery stores often “cushion” price swings, according to experts, preventing the full impact of wholesale volatility from rocking consumers.
“There’s no doubt about it; this is an extraordinarily difficult time for the meat processing industries,” Lusk said. “The real pain is being felt by a lot of livestock producers who, at the moment, don’t have anywhere to go with their animals. The processing plants aren’t buying because they’re not operating because their workers are sick.”

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December, Johnny Chung Lee, then a Ph.D. candidate, posted a five-minute video on YouTube that became an Internet sensation.
The video showed how, in a few easy steps, the Nintendo Wii remote controller -- or "Wiimote" -- could transform a normal video screen into a virtual reality display, with graphics that seemed to pop through the screen and into the living room.
He maintains that posting to YouTube has been an essential part of his success as an inventor. "Sharing an idea the right way is just as important as doing the work itself," he says. "If you create something but nobody knows, it's as if it never happened."
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The slowdown in China’s economic growth – its slowest since 1990 according to the BBC – is causing consternation in economists everywhere.
Slowing doesn’t mean stopping. China’s 2018 growth was 6.6 percent, but that growth is slower than it has been, exports are falling, and recent news like weak Apple sales in the Chinese market has impacted on share markets.
China has been making efforts to halt the slowdown with small business tax cuts and increasing public spending, though these efforts may simply add more to China’s debt.
BBC’s Karishma Vaswani has warned that slow growth in China means slow growth for everyone and The Age reported on 24 January that debt crisis expert Professor Ken Rogoff thought the Chinese downturn wasn’t a carefully managed policy but an economic disaster waiting to happen.
Over on Bloomberg, Adair Turner, chairman of the Institute for New Economic Thinking, has also made it clear that the China-US trade war has derailed China’s efforts to rebalance its economy away from debt-financed investment.
The South China Morning Post’s Patrik Schowitz doesn’t have any better news for the market – he warns punters to be wary of any short term surges arising from stimulus measures by the Chinese government because things are likely to get worse before they get better.
Is it as bad as all that? Well… maybe. Several of the experts in the quoted news reports feel that China will be able to stabilise its economy, perhaps in the second half of 2019. Until then, it’s a matter of keeping attuned to events and waiting to see if the China-US trade war comes to a resolution.
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New Infiniti Q70 2020
But since its debut in the american market in 2013 this vehicle hasn t got any major update until now.
New infiniti q70 2020. The latest 2020 infiniti q70 will attack the industry in 2020 as being the heir from the current q70 style. The 2020 infiniti q70 will retain its existing price that starts slightly above 50 000. New infiniti q70 2020 according to the most recent reports the 2020 infiniti q70 can appear as the exact same style as the present one. 2020 infiniti q70 engine about three powertrains are around for any 2020 infiniti q70 high end sedan such as a hybrid petrol electronic.
The q70 may receive an update once and has included a hybrid model but it s still considered outdated. The mid size luxury sedan will arrive in the first half of 2019. The q50 q60 and q70 designs will definitely change to the typical all wheel drive arrangement later subsequent year. 2020 infiniti q70 is expected to appear as one of the upcoming vehicles from the manufacturer.
There is no reason for the price increase as there are zero upgrades on the 2020 model. Although we had no official confirmation of this information 2020 infiniti q70 will be driven by two possible engines. The luxury car will definitely undergo some significant adjustments in 2021. The second option is stronger 5 6 liter v8 model that produces 420 horsepower and 417 pound feet of torque.
2020 infiniti qx70 2020 qx70 infiniti qx70. Opting for the optional v8 engine and couple of other optional features will cost you over 60 000. The mid size crossover will go on sale in the second half of 2019. As consumer demand shifts we continue to focus on our sport utilities and crossovers with the all new.
The 2020 infiniti q70 model is sold with surprising advanced functions and a lot of them will undoubtedly be standard. The regular engine can be a v6 from the q70 3 7 when a major 5 6 liter v8 ignites the actual q70 5 6. A sophisticated infotainment process is included as properly with functions such as for instance bluetooth and usb connectivity which allows the driver to simply match it using their mobile phone. Infiniti confirmed the q70 s end in the us and canada for that matter in a statement.
The first one is 3 7 liter v6 with amazingly 330 horsepower of strength and 270 pound feet of torque. The new gen 2020 infiniti qx70 will be priced at around 50 000.
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Microsoft's Office is already available on Android—but only for phones. According to The Verge, Microsoft is now developing a version of Office tailored specifically for Android tablets, and the company is gearing up for a private beta program.
That news comes from "sources familiar with Microsoft's plans," who told The Verge that Microsoft is already letting people sign up for the beta through this page on the SharePoint website. Both home and business users are welcome, although the page doesn't explicitly say anything about Office for Android. It simply notes that the Office team is looking for users to test "pre-release beta programs." For all we know, you could be signing up to try a Clippy plug-in for Office 2013.
The Verge says the tablet-friendly version of Office for Android will come out "later this year," apparently before the Modern UI release for Windows, which the site says is "currently scheduled for early 2015." As a reminder, Office for iOS (both phone and tablet) has been out since March. If I didn't know any better, I'd think Microsoft cares as little about Modern UI as the rest of us do.


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Bangladesh and India are expected to open shipping routes using non-deep-sea vessels by end of the year, with dry runs beginning as soon as October 14.
The two sides are close to reaching an agreement on standard operating procedures for trans-shipment using the proposed routes, diplomatic sources said.
It would make transport of exports and imports cheaper and promote trade.
India is interested in getting cheaper and quicker transport facilities to and from its eastern and south-eastern Indian states and Bangladesh is banking on getting huge foreign currency and employment opportunities in return.
A high number of Bangladeshi vessels are likely to be used for commercially transporting cargo to and from India through Chittagong and Mongla ports, officials said.
In the absence of direct shipping arrangements, Dhaka and New Delhi are now heavily dependent on costly land routes for the over $6 billion bilateral trade.
According to rough estimates, the coastal shipping routes might reduce the cost of transportation by 20 to 40 percent compared to rail or road transportation.
Shipping ministry officials said 98 percent of vessels engaged in carrying goods under the water protocol of 1972 are Bangladeshi, although it has provision for a 50-50 use of Bangladeshi and Indian vessels.
“An understanding has been reached between the two countries for commencement of coastal shipping between the ports of Bangladesh and the eastern ports of India,” a highly placed source said.
According to officials, Bangladesh first proposed to provide trans-shipment facilities to India through Chittagong and Mongla seaports during the shipping secretary level meeting held in Dhaka on July 2-3, 2012.
They said discussions were held through diplomatic channels to formalise the coastal shipping arrangements over the last two years and the upcoming trial run was the outcome of the talks.
Meanwhile, Indian media reported that the two countries had agreed to conform to Indian standards of river sea vessels (RSV)-4 for the operation of ships.
India had agreed to assist Bangladesh through the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) for classification of Bangladesh vessels, they said.
“Both the countries have also agreed to buy insurance cover for a limit of $10 million from their domestic insurance companies,” India's official news agency PTI said in its recent report.
The Chittagong Port is 150km from Agartala, the capital of Tripura state, and more than 350km away from Kolkata via Bangladesh, while the distance between Tripura and Kolkata is about 1,650km through hilly terrain.


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Competition in the world of social media is increasingly fierce. In recent years, TikTok has shown that it is enough to give the user different forms of communication to win the battle and, in this sense, platforms such as Twitter know that it is time to renew.
For several months, the social network has shown its intentions to improve its service, where the focus for content creators seems to be a key piece of the new strategy.
Bitcoin hits Twitter
Now the “blue bird” platform has just announced new updates that will come to its service, where one of the most prominent has to do with the arrival of Bitcoin to the social network.
Just a few months ago, Twitter announced a feature for audiences to “tip” content creators.
Today this function has been enabled worldwide with an announcement that would be endorsing the role that cryptocurrencies will play in the digital and general economy in the following years.
Although for now the “Tips” function is limited to iOS devices (with a promise of “early” arrival for Android), the truth is that it will now allow these incentives for content creators to be delivered through Bitcoin.
Through the Strike app, which is supported by the Lightning network, any user can give “tips” to their favorite content creators. In fact, any user with wallet from Lightning you can add it for use on social media.
In addition to this inclusion, and with a view to improving its relationship with content creators, Twitter announced a funded program that will seek to help creators develop sustainable businesses through its “Spaces” function, where financial support is considered, technical and marketing.
In the same vein as Spaces, Twitter announced that it is now possible to record and replay meetings once they have ended, while direct suggestions will be made to discover new rooms from a new button at the bottom of the menu.
Finally, it was indicated that from now on the “Ticketed Spaces” can be monetized through a system in which the audience must pay to enter the rooms.


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Brazil’s PIX is still taking its first steps, but its future looks bright
January 13, 2021
PIX, Brazil’s instant payments platform, was launched November 2019, and it soon became one of the most relevant topics of conversation when it comes to the payments market not only in the country but around the world. A creation of Brazil’s Central Bank, PIX is proving itself revolutionary by enabling a payment with only a smartphone. The service is available 24/7 and allows not only free transfers between people and businesses, but also e-commerce payments. The new financial system is taking an average of two to three seconds to complete transactions.
After its first month live, the system has moved R$29 billion and over 95 million keys were registered to send and receive payments. Adoption has surpassed expectations and PIX is set to become one of the main payment methods in the market.
Convenience is key
The PIX customer experience means shoppers can pay for groceries at the supermarket while wallets are safe at home, for example. Unlike digital wallets that are linked to consumer’s credit cards or to their account at a mobile wallet provider, PIX is directly connected to bank accounts, making the process simpler and more straightforward.
This explains why 60% of Brazilians prefer PIX over traditional transfer methods like TED and DOC. There’s more: 45% plan to shop for products and services using the instant payment system and over half of the population believe they are going to prioritize the use of PIX over cards in the future.
It’s clear that PIX is modernizing the payment scene in Brazil, and that merchants need to consider the payment method as an important part of their strategy from now on. Not only are customers asking for it, but the payment method can be an important tool to achieve more convenience and seamless checkouts, which have been merchants’ goals for a long time.
A gamechanger for merchants and the underserved
PIX allows funds to be instantly available, improving cash flow. Additionally, the payment method is less expensive to process than debit or credit card transactions
PIX is unlocking access to an underserved part of the Brazilian population as well. The market has a huge underbanked, yet fully, connected population which is expected to embrace PIX and drive more money into the e-commerce ecosystem. This change is already underway: informal workers, who are numerous in the country and usually prefer spending and getting paid in cash, are already adopting PIX.
Instant payments around the world
The instant payment experience is not exclusive to Brazil, though. The country is following in the footsteps of other internationally successful experiences. The FIS® Flavors of Fast 2020 report indicates that India is leading the instant payment race, processing 41 million transactions a day. Meanwhile, South Korea has the highest rate of per capita transactions a year: 75 per person. Singapore, Australia and the UK are also thriving with their instant payment solutions.
In this new era, convenience comes first, and customers are eager for it when making payments across the globe. Major fans of social media and of new technologies, Brazilians are extremally connected and use their smartphones as their main windows to the world. It’s only natural that a payment method like PIX, using this device as its main channel, is prospering in the market. Worldpay from FIS is ready to activate merchants wanting to keep up with the new trends and who wish to play an important role in the future of Brazil’s e-commerce.


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The Tiny EcoSport Promises to Hack your Life
It’s like totally #millennial and stuffby Mark McNabb, on
Ford is unabashedly targeting millennials who love a good #lifehack with its new EcoSport compact crossover. Not only does it have an affordable price tag, but Ford keeps lauding the five-seater’s modern connectivity features like 4G LTE Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, and its new Ford+Alexa system. Well, Ford is now adding to the app-friendly EcoSport thanks to the integration of Waze, the community-based traffic and navigation app.
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By integrating more tech into the EcoSport, Ford is hoping to help customers (aka hipsters, millennials, dreamers, vegans, and all the other vogue labels) hack their daily life to be more productive.
Controlling Waze is now easier thanks to a more seamless integration into the SYNC 3 infotainment system. With the app running on a connected smartphone, Waze can be activated by voice commands and information will display on the EcoSport’s touchscreen system. It’s all designed to help drivers avoid heavy traffic, accidents, police speed traps, and roadblocks. Ford says the Waze integration will become available later this year.
Ford says it knows EcoSport customers are looking to make the most of their busy lives thanks to a YouGov survey. More than 3,000 American adults were polled about areas of their lives they wish could be “life hacked.” Topping the list were three areas Ford things it can help with. First is bettering their commuting experience, second is increasing opportunities for adventures, and third is improving their social lives.
So, by integrating more tech into the EcoSport, Ford is hoping to help customers (aka hipsters, millennials, dreamers, vegans, and all the other vogue labels) hack their daily life to be more productive.
Liz Halash, Ford Connected Vehicle & Services supervisor, said in a statement, “With the flexibility of SYNC 3, AppLink, and smartphone access with FordPass and FordPass Connect, EcoSport customers can save time and energy in their day.” Likewise, Ford’s marketing manager for the EcoSport, Cristina Aquino, says, “The all-new Ford EcoSport is a unique vehicle that is perfect for those who are looking to get the most out of their day.”
Ford didn’t change much when it imported the EcoSport to the U.S. – not even the name changes.
Of course, the EcoSport isn’t really “all new.” The compact crossover has been around since 2012 and sold globally in mainly second- and third-world markets. Ford didn’t change much when it imported the EcoSport to the U.S. – not even the name changes. Speaking of which, Ford says the name is pronounced “Echo-Sport,” you know, like completely different from its massive line of EcoBoost engines. EcoBoost like Economical… The EchoSport is even equipped with an EcoBoost – a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder with 123 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque. An optional EcoBoost engine is a 2.0-liter turbo-four with 166 horsepower and 149 pound-feet of torque. Both engines run on regular 87-octane gasoline and come with a six-speed automatic transmission. AWD is available as well.
The 2018 Ford EcoSport has four trim levels: S, SE, Titanium, and SES. Prices start at $19,995 for the S and top out around $26,740 on the SES.
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2020 was great for the industrial market. Warehouse space was in demand, due to consumers buying more on e-commerce sites–$50 billion more! And that’s still happening. So what’s on the horizon for the industrial market now, with a very limited supply of properties? According to a recent Financial Post article, the reality has shifted to vertical warehousing and repurposed retail. In fact, I know retail centre owners are now looking to convert these centres into warehousing spaces to lease to industrial tenants. With huge changes in business and the economy, industrial spaces will be more than just distribution centres and manufacturing plants. The food sector, for example, is expanding: meal kits; direct-to-home grocery delivery; meal distribution at restaurants; ghost kitchens and more. With a 3.3 % vacancy rate across Canada last year, there’s been a limited supply of industrial property. And developers continue to develop land outside of the urban core. Toronto North, South, East and West. It’s time to resume construction. Let’s go!
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New Zealand is pumping in cash to boost its cherry-growing industry by funding research to assess the nutritional value of the stone fruit that has been purported to reduce inflammation, regulate blood pressure and improve sleep among many.
Distributor Pathway International and One Innovation Labs are partnering to supply the latter's Pureway-C and Liposomal Pureway-C vitamin C ingredients to brands and formulators in Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand’s food and grocery sector says manufacturers could end up footing bill after one of the nation’s largest chains Foodstuffs cuts prices to win back consumer – and likely government – favour.
Australia’s and New Zealand’s infant formula makers have been “encouraged” by the recent success of local brand Bubs’ entry into the US amid the shortage crisis in the country, with a number now examining export opportunities.
Products with a healthier focus are the next major trend within frozen foods sector, with NPD thriving from countries with advanced cold chain systems such as Australia to those with less developed logistics such as India.
Australian cellular agriculture industry group Cell Ag Australia has urged the government to take a leaf from Singapore’s book and approach cellular agriculture and cultivated products as a practical, real-world career option for students and researchers...
Australian food and beverage industry-led manufacturing precinct Turbine is set to boost the production and exports of locally-produced beverages as part of its first phase, after receiving significant funding from both government and industry sources.
The Australian beverage sector has hit out at veiled warnings of price increases and tax hikes for soft drinks detailed in the country’s latest obesity strategy, claiming that such policy measures are ineffective.
Australia’s plant-based sector is seeing red over recommendations from senators to restrict the use of traditional animal product terms on packs, and there could be further policy woes for firms in the cultured meat space.
Australian upcycled products firm I Am Grounded is expanding its portfolio of upcycled energy-boosting snacks into different formats with an eye on getting itself ready to enter major supermarket retail.
Nestle Australia has highlighted its switch to 100% renewable energy for all operations as well as its rapidly broadening plant-based product portfolio as key initiatives that will help the firm to reach its 2050 net zero emissions goal.
Researchers in Australia are calling for an overhaul over the regulations for toddler foods, claiming that 74% of products are ultra-processed, and that there has surge in discretionary snack launches over the past 25 years.
New Zealand’s Foodstuffs is fighting back against what it has deemed ‘factual inaccuracies’ in the national Commerce Commission’s recent finding that there is supermarket duopoly in the country, and has also promised to make several positive reforms.
Healthier noodle brand Mr Lee’s Noodles has big plans for the Asian market, but has had to redefine its packaging to take climate and humidity concerns into consideration, as well as explore a new pricing strategy to meet the needs of markets in the region.
New Zealand’s food industry trade body will back plans put forward by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to update genetically modified food regulations, arguing the rules are not becoming less strict, but instead take into account recent tech...
Australia’s Rogue Beverages is launching its botanical health tonics into 40 outlets in New Zealand including retailers such as Bin Inn, Mojo Coffee Roasters and Natural Organics, and is setting a target of penetrating 2000 outlets within the next six...
McCormick is hoping to apply the trends it has discovered from global and foodservice markets into innovating new flavour products for retail in Australia, on the back of its new local HQ being launched next year.
New Zealand’s High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge (HVN NSC) has published updates on how its digestive, immune, infant and metabolic health research programmes are progressing, all of which are designed to foster exports of local products...
Fifty-year-old Australian firm Continental Taralli is modernising its marketing and product development approach to stay up-to-date with current food trends such as gluten-free and healthy snacking, as it seeks to solidify its appeal amongst younger consumers.
An expert panel convened at the Asia Pacific Economic Council (APEC) has highlighted the need to help all firms, both large and small, to embrace digitalisation to ensure survival, and also called upon nations to ‘unwind’ on trade restrictions as soon...
Australia’s largest organic children’s snacking brand Whole Kids is expanding its presence in its strongholds of ANZ with plans to enter local Aldi stores, as well as launch products into South Korea via a partnership with Baby Shark creator Pinkfong.
International food and beverage brands looking to gain a foothold in the ASEAN market via local distributors need to step up their game when pitching pricing and localisation strategies, as a new survey has revealed waning interest in new product launches.
A new Australian study is challenging the notion that the gut microbiome drives autism, suggesting that it is behaviour and dietary preferences that affect the microbiome, rather than the other way around.
Australia-based Asian-style dumpling specialist firm Dumpling 100 has incorporated premiumisation and localisation trends into its decades-old traditional recipe to increase its appeal to consumers in the frozen food sector.
Australian fruit garnish firm Peel & Tonic has its eye on the non-alcoholic cocktail and healthy snacking markets, tapping on its ability to offer increased flavour intensity and a ‘realistic’ cocktail experience.
Mondelez believes that the recycled packaging technology recently rolled out for Cadbury Dairy Milk in Australia will be able to deliver sustainable packaging options for more markets in the Asia Pacific region in the coming years.
The New Zealand government is under increased pressure to fix the country’s ‘broken’ supermarket system from both the food industry and consumer associations, both of which are demanding that the current duopoly be abolished and the market opened up in...


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Allergan Completes Acquisition of Eye Disease Devicemaker Oculeve
Allergan said Monday that it has completed its $125 million purchase of San Francisco-based dry eye disease devicemaker Oculeve.
The deal, first announced in July, gives Oculeve upfront and commercialization milestone payments for its lead product, the OD-01 device, an investigational noninvasive nasal neurostimulation device to increase tear production in patients with dry eye disease.
Four clinical studies of the device in roughly 200 patients it is safe and effective for its intended use. Allergan plans to conduct two additional pivotal trials to support an FDA premarket submission, which is expected in 2016. The company hopes to receive approval and launch the product by 2017. — Kellen Owings


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In 2019, the B2B sector was readying itself for an imminent recession. All the signs were there. The China-US trade war and Brexit issues were taking a toll on the global economy. Savvy enterprises were readying their 2008 Great Recession survival kits and strategies to cope with the oncoming panic. Recessions are terrible for revenue and sales.
In 2008, most businesses choked back their spending on tactical marketing and sales, to weather the economic storm. They lowered product and services prices to encourage buying and channeled their budgets towards product development. The economic climate was difficult, but it was not impossible.
Unfortunately, the long-awaited recession is here with us. This particular downturn is, however, a first of its kind is. That old B2B 2008 recession playbook will not work in a recession whose effects are exacerbated by a global pandemic.
The 2008 Recession vs. 2020 Recession Landscape For B2B Marketers
As an illustration, the most affected B2B sector in 2008 was the high tech category. It is an industry that is mostly dependent on the B2B model of selling. Most of its value lies in its intellectual property. Product development, therefore, is a great source of its value chain. Worldwide cancellations of major tech trade fairs and exhibitions have not been kind to these B2B brands.
When GSMA, the Mobile Word Congress organizers canceled the Barcelona tech show, over COVID-19 fears, a difficult blow was dealt with small tech companies. Such enterprises reveal their wares to the industry movers and shakers during such global tech events.
Here, B2B brands get free press coverage and sign hefty deals. The epidemic has frustrated much more than businesses. The city of Barcelona, for instance, relies heavily on the Mobile World Congress for an economic boost. Data shows that visitors to the city spent over $513 million during the 2019 event!
This is not 2008 for brands, marketers, or cities of the world. The coronavirus pandemic spread still spreads like a fire, delivering blow after blow of damage to the world economy. Its damage is becoming apparent as the days go by.
As an illustration, World stock markets are down 25% of their January highs. The recent Wall Street plunge is the steepest recorded in recent history. The ongoing lockdowns and restrictions have hampered all areas of industry. In 2008, the crunch was mostly a banking crisis, which left the supply side of business unaffected.
Warwick McKibbin, the eminent Australian economist estimates that the G7 nations will have an average GDP decline of 8% this year. The US will have 8%, the UK, 6% and Germany 9%. Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, another prominent economist predicts that the world GDP will fall by 10% should the economic activity not resume its normal pace. In comparison, in 2009, the global GDP fell by 1.7%.
The current recession is far worse than any in recent history because the severe collapse happened in a very short span. It is therefore expected that if income is held up for a few more months, then many enterprises will become insolvent. Such an occurrence will have reverberating effects that range from bad debts to increased unemployment.
B2B Marketing Post-Coronavirus (COVID-19) Epidemic
The ongoing pandemic is a horrible human tragedy that is affecting hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. It is bringing to light that humanity is interconnected with minute degrees of separation at most. The need to flatten the curve and stem the spread of the virus is every person’s responsibility.
Nevertheless, the reality on the ground is that the epidemic’s impact will be significant and will take a long time to control. The B2B marketer, therefore, needs to plan for various scenarios that will help to address the challenges ahead.
Some of the frameworks that you need to consider are that most employees today are working from home. There is less travel, and people might have to work in odd shifts to encourage social distancing. Post the epidemic, there will be fewer opportunities for personal sales meetups. As Google has done, businesses will discourage visitors from their physical locations.
B2B e-commerce will, consequently, become the only channel that drives demand and keeps the industry’s engines running. The B2B marketer’s game plan, therefore, needs to adequately address their brand’s digital commerce channels by;
Go Digital and Ensure That All Channels Have Accurate and Up To Date Information
Customer behaviors have been transformed by the ongoing tragedy. Safety has become paramount and your clients will have a heightened sensitivity to germs. The fear of spreading infections will alter the operations of many businesses. Dining, consumer travel, product preferences, and entertainment-based businesses will need to re-strategize.
Your online customers will rely on you to keep their customers and employees safe. You, accordingly, need to have accurate, relevant, and fact-based product information on your channels. Use relevant links and rich content whether you sell related products or not.
If you have out-of-stock products due to broken supply lines, ensure that they are marked as “sold-out”. This move will eliminate much customer aggravation. If the product is essential, step up and direct your clients to other suppliers that have what they need in stock. You also have a moral obligation to ensure that you have fair market prices and accurate delivery times.
As mentioned organizations have become ultra-sensitive to visitors on their sites. You need to address this challenge post the COVID-19 pandemic. Notify your buyers that you have ample packaging, products, or personnel safety precautions in place. Inform of the various delivery options in place and the level of flexibility allowed upfront.
Experiences Will Evolve
B2B businesses that have relied on huge in-person events for marketing will need to deal with the long term effects of social distancing. In the past, in-person events have been critical to company success. In 2017, this marketing channel raked over $1 trillion in revenue. Events have been popular amongst buyers because they are a condensed opportunity that holds easy to access solutions for businesses.
Vendors, on the other hand, love them for the exposure and sales prospects. Nevertheless, like newspapers were once at the mercy of internet blogs that had become a major source of curated quality content, so is the in-event sector at a crossroads.
Most businesses and event organizers have postponed, canceled, or re-imagined their events to virtual sessions. Digital advertising, webinars, and virtual conferencing have become part of the emerging virtual event sector. Businesses are bound to invest more in virtual events due to maintain social distancing.
Over time, data will reveal the digital channels that will best serve as a replacement for live events, and budgets will be devoted to such channels. The bottom-line, however, is that many businesses have witnessed the devastation that a virus can have on their major source of revenue.
They will therefore not jump back into in-person live events without investing in back up virtual solutions. It is only the events that innovate and focus on value and quality that will thrive.
A Focus On Customer Experience
Marketers need to not only instill confidence in customers but also help their customers. While it is true that many a business’s lead generation and brand-building efforts have been adversely affected by the pandemic it is important not to lose sight of the lay of the land.
Lives are at stake and the well-being of humanity must come first. Catering to the human element will be inconvenient and disruptive but a marketer must take on a world reeling from worse pain, inconvenience, and suffering.
The businesses that will adapt will shift their message from ‘look at what my offering can do’ to’ we are helping the community in solving an immediate pain’ will thrive post the pandemic. This act is a fine line, but communicating assistance and compassion in messages that do not have any click-bait hook is a genius move.
Cease becoming part of the overwhelming deluge of emails, posts, tweets, and multichannel broadcasts dominating your client’s screens. Most people today are looking for compassionate and helpful information.
Consequently, giants such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, Reddit, LinkedIn, and YouTube are all working with governments and scientists to combat the virus, misinformation, and fraud. Your firm can also go a long way in aiding community response which eventually will enhance your customer loyalty and base.
All industries today have been affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. Businesses with stronger defense mechanisms will bounce back faster while those severely impacted will need to adopt a volatile “normal”. Besides adapting to novel and uncertain conditions of marketing, there is also a need to restructure your understanding of consumer behavior.
Agile ways of working will help outmaneuver the post-pandemic uncertainty. The unseen benefit is that will emerge winners from this trying time. The B2B marketer that leverages digital technology and adapts fast will run the emerging marketing geography.
Have you leveraged your digital marketing and e-commerce investments? Do not get caught flat-footed this season. Act now, double your e-commerce presence, and do its fast!


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In recent days news of Microsoft’s next operating system started to surface, but now the company has confirmed through their Building Windows 8 blog, that Windows 8 will have an app store. This also indicates that Microsoft might be looking at using the app store for game distribution.
Microsoft Windows chief and Senior Vice President Steven Sinofsky listed an “App Store” team working on Windows 8 in the blog post, and added “you can probably figure out [what teams are working on] based on the name”. There has been no official confirmation of an app store yet.
But this won’t be the first time that Microsoft is trying their hand at an app store. “Windows Vista included a Windows Marketplace that failed to attract much attention. The company also currently operates a web-based Games for Windows Live Marketplace,” Ars Technica wrote.
It was also previously confirmed that Windows 8 will integrate with Xbox Live, Microsoft’s console market place.
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Gilead Sciences (NSDQ: GILD) has announced that it has identified tampered and counterfeit versions of its HIV drugs Biktarvy and Descovy in the U.S. supply chain.
Biktarvy is a blockbuster drug cocktail, raking up $7.26 billion in sales last year. 2020 sales of Descovy were $478 million.
Foster City, Calif.–based Gilead said that unauthorized distributors have sold the drugs using genuine Gilead bottles but with a tampered counterfeit foil induction seal and drug.
The company is working to remove the counterfeit product from distribution.
“The safety of individuals taking Gilead medication is always our first priority,” said Dr. Merdad Parsey, chief medical officer and Gilead Sciences, in a statement. “We are taking aggressive action to ensure that healthcare providers and people who rely on our medicines can confidently distinguish authentic Gilead products from counterfeit drugs.”
The company also posted guidelines on its website to help consumers identify genuine Biktarvy and Descovy pills.
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It’s been a little over a month since 2023 Paris Fashion Week, and while we’re still pouring over our notes on the hottest new trends, we’re also still thinking about Pamela Anderson’s headline-grabbing appearances, where she opted to go makeup-free for every show.
In a new interview with People, the 56-year-old star got real about her decision to not wear any makeup. “I’m makeup free at home, so why not for Paris Fashion Week?” she told the outlet.
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And sure enough, while sitting front row at shows for Isabel Marant, Victoria Beckham, Vivienne Westwood and more, Anderson was bare-faced, totally glowing in her natural look. “I really didn’t know anyone would notice it, but I’m glad it became a positive message,” the Baywatch actress told People.
She also noted that she’s embracing a positive attitude about aging in general. “I call if Life-ing, not aging,” the Love, Pamela author said. “Chasing youth is futile. All we can do is embrace who we are at the moment we are in, and be okay with where our feet stand right now.”
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Although she’s reflecting on it now, the Home Improvement actress spoke to Vogue France about why she was embracing the au naturel look during the middle of Paris Fashion Week.
“I don’t know, something just kind of came over me, and I was dressing in these beautiful clothes, and I thought, ‘I don’t want to compete with the clothes,’” she said. “I’m not trying to be the prettiest girl in the room. I feel like it’s just freedom. It’s a release.”
She also told Elle in August that the passing of her makeup artist, Alexis Vogel, was another reason she was wiping makeup out of her life. “She was the best,” Anderson said. “And since then, I just felt, without Alexis, it’s just better for me not to wear makeup.”
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THE clubhouse at Keysborough Golf Club in Melbourne was virtually untouched following a ferocious fire that destroyed the buggy storage area and damaged a section of the pro shop recently.
Keysborough Golf Club director of golf Darren Eckhardt told Inside Golf the blaze was so intense the buggy storage area had to be bulldozed.
“I was out here on the night of the fire and it was pretty ferocious with about 10 fire trucks attending,” he said.
“The fire-fighters said the entire building (clubhouse) would have gone up had they arrived five minutes later.
“We have a big gas bottle behind the pro shop and they would have protected that.
“The whole clubhouse could have gone up, but fortunately it wasn’t damaged.”
Between 80 and 100 sets of clubs owned by members were lost along with hire clubs, the repair bench and batteries.
“They all went up in smoke and 100 per cent of pro shop stock was written off due to smoke and water damage,” Eckhardt said.
The loss of equipment and pro shop stock could be upwards of $500,000.
“The assessors are currently working out what sort of money the members’ clubs are worth,” Eckhardt said.
“Let’s hope it’s soon because we have some frustrated members at the moment.”
Eckhardt said the fire was caused by an electrical fault and he was uncertain if the pro shop would be repaired or bulldozed.
Currently, the pro shop staff are operating from in front of the ladies locker-room, which is an old airport hangar and Keysborough’s original clubhouse.
“It’s quite nice, actually,” Eckhardt said. “We are making the best of a bad situation.”


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The beta will start June 28 on PC and PlayStation consoles, Thursday, 16th, to give more details that allow you to test the new character, Junker Queen.
After announcing that the game will be out on October 4, Blizzard confirms that the beta will take place on June 28 and will be playable on PC (via BattleNet), PlayStation, and Xbox.
The Overwatch 2 beta will give us the chance to try a new character, Junker Queen, and the new map, which was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase event last Sunday.
Although Blizzard has been running closed betas of Overwatch 2 and its new 5v5 PvP mode for a few months now, this will be the real opportunity where more people be able to try the aforementioned new content.
The announcement that Overwatch 2 will be released in early access on October 4 was made at Microsoft's conference this "non-E3"; Blizzard is doing its streaming this Thursday.
In this transmission, they will give more information on how to get access to the beta, and also, they will also talk about the content planned for the coming months and how the game's seasonal system will work, whose PvP multiplayer mode will be free to play from its launch.
Mike Ybarra, president of Blizzard, describes the release of Overwatch 2 as the beginning of a new era for the franchise that is now constantly evolving, promising that players will have frequent and well-planned updates for the future.
To verify this information, we can connect on Thursday the 16th to the Overwatch 2 broadcast to find out how to get access to the beta that begins on June 28.
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The stock opened at Rs 2210.0 and touched an intraday high and low of Rs 2221.5 and Rs 2190.35, respectively, in the session so far. Shares of the company of Reliance Industries Ltd. quoted a 52-week high of Rs 2368.8 and a 52-week low of Rs 867.11.
Total market cap of the Reliance Industries Ltd. stood at Rs 1498965.75 crore at the time of writing this report.
Reliance Retail Ventures , a unit of RIL, sought the Competition Commission of India’s approval on Monday for its Rs 24,713 crore acquisition of the online and offline businesses of the Future Group, which includes retail, wholesale, logistics and warehousing operations.
India’s antitrust body will examine the online and offline aspects of the Reliance-Future Group deal – separately and together – to ascertain their effect on competition, according to an official.
The company reported consolidated sales of Rs 88253 crore for the quarter ended 30-Jun-2020, down 35.22 per cent from previous quarter's Rs 136240 crore and down 43.78 per cent from the year-ago quarter's Rs 156976 crore.
The net profit for latest quarter stood at Rs 13233 crore, up 30.97 per cent from the same quarter a year ago.
As of 30-Jun-2020, DIIs held 5.31 per cent stake in the firm, while foreign institutional investors held 24.12 per cent and the promoters 49.15 per cent.
According to BSE data, the stock traded at a P/E multiple of 35.28 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.56. A higher P/E ratio shows investors are willing to pay a higher price because of better future growth expectations. Price-to-book value indicates the inherent value of a company and is the measure of the price that investors are ready to pay even for no growth in the business.
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Livemocha inks marketing pact with Telefonica Brazil
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Livemocha, which touts itself as the world's largest online language learning community, is about to get bigger in Brazil. The company has inked a partnership with Telefonica Brazil in which broadband customers will receive significant discounts on Livemocha's English courses. The partnership is part of a larger deal between Livemocha and Telefonica Worldwide, one of the world's top telecommunications companies with more than 280 million customers.
Founded by Shirish Nadkarni in 2007 and now led by former Classmates.com CEO Michael Schutzler, Livemocha has been on a bit of a growth tear in recent months as it looks to dethrone Rosetta Stone as a top destination for those who want to learn a new language. The company -- which raised $8 million from Maveron and August Capital last year -- now boasts more than eight million members.
Interestingly, Brazil is already one of the company's top markets, with more than two million members using the Livemocha service.
"Brazilians have long been the largest and most active segment of Livemocha's community of online language learners," said Schutzler in a press release. "By partnering with Telefonica Brazil, we make language learning even more accessible for Brazilians and help feed their insatiable appetite to learn English."
Livemocha plans to sell its service to Telefonica Brazil's broadband customers for as little as R$4.90 per month. That compares to a regular price of R$40 per month.
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When Apollo 11 landed on the moon in 1969, the 70-pound Apollo Guidance Computers in the LEM and command module each contained less than 4 KB of RAM and another 72 KB of ROM. A brand-new SUV, by contrast, contains several computers — among them an ECU, GPS, driver assist aids, an infotainment system — before we even account for owners’ smartphones “talking” to one or more systems. Each of these leverages far more memory and processing power than a space mission, just to get you to the mall and back.
Automakers see opportunity in this, and they are right to. Modern developments in driver assist aids, vehicle autonomy, and connectivity are revolutionizing the industry, after all. However, there are those outside the industry who also sense opportunity, and their motives aren’t nearly as benign as yours — which underscores the importance of cybersecurity in self-driving cars.
Automotive Cybersecurity: Why Due Diligence Matters
Up to this point, the only known hacks of self-driving cars have been at the hands of those seeking to improve automotive security. However, car companies, designers, engineers, and developers do not have the luxury of assuming it will remain so. While the technology may still be in its infancy, we can look at the not-so-distant past for indications of what will happen if stakeholders are lax about cybersecurity.
We should accept as axiomatic that anything connected to a network can be hacked, and that eventually, someone will attempt to do so. With items as diverse as ATMs, baby monitors, and smart homes falling victim to hacks in recent years, we would be foolish not to. The risks are already present as technology advances and over-the-air updates become more common. Furthermore, as app ecosystems and smartphone mirroring contribute to connected vehicles’ sense of digital sprawl, it’s clear that vulnerabilities can arise from unexpected places. Safety is a manifold concern, encompassing occupant well-being but also being on the lookout for other forms of malfeasance, such as ensuring that applications cannot be exploited to steal drivers’ financial data or personally identifying information.
Even though the automotive industry is notoriously competitive, there’s reason to believe that if autonomous vehicles perform well, a rising tide will lift all boats. But if they fail, it’s equally easy to see how one manufacturer’s shortcomings can tarnish the best efforts of multiple companies — whether they share in the blame or not. And regardless of where you are in the supply chain, what would be the impact on your company’s bottom line if public perception in the safety of their vehicles, whether or not it’s well-founded, suddenly shifted? It’s important to anticipate and address cybersecurity issues in advance, as this will be in the best interests of the industry and drivers alike.
Finally, there’s the regulatory landscape, which is hardly a forgiving place in the best of times. In addition to the existing patchwork of automotive regulations that exists worldwide, leveraging data in the service of mobility brings data and privacy laws into play, forcing the industry to reckon with CISPA, the GDPR, and more. In addition to consumer expectations for physical safety, there’s an added emphasis on data protection. If the industry isn’t diligent in regulating itself (and showing its work), there’s no shortage of governments, regulatory bodies, and consumer groups poised to make life difficult. That pressure will only mount if there are well-publicized hacks or data breaches involving self-driving vehicles.
Vehicle Cybersecurity Solutions
Up to this point, we’ve talked about problems. That’s important, but since the American Center for Mobility is interested in moving things forward, it’s also vital to discuss and develop solutions, which occasionally finds us addressing problems that don’t yet exist.
So, what comes next? To begin with, physical infrastructure needs to be hardened against attack. We also must acknowledge that consumers demand nothing less than forward progress, with more and better features; those features need to be “hardened” to provide multiple layers of security against a multitude of threats. In addition to in-car systems — ECUs, infotainment, in-car Wi-Fi hotspots, and 5G among them — security must also encompass other aspects of the vehicle lifecycle, from supply chain to manufacturer, and from dealer to driver, so that each can play their part.
Finally, we can never assume we’ve done enough; cybersecurity is an ongoing struggle that unfolds on a battlefield that we cannot always see, and one whose parameters are always shifting. We must realize, therefore, that our efforts cannot stop, and must always be refined, improved, and validated by extensive testing.


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Contact lens manufacturer Mark"ennovy Personalised Care has bought Cheshire-based polymer company Vista Optics, it has been reported.
Announcing the deal, George Nabil Sarrouf, Mark"ennovy chairman and chief executive officer, said the organisation "respects" Vista Optics" research and development strengths.
He explained: "With our strong lathe-cut and moulding manufacturing units in Madrid, Spain and Romsey, UK, the excellent research facilities at Vista Optics make it a natural fit with Mark"ennovy."
Mr Sarouf added that the firm will aim to support Vista Optics" international customers base for quality contact lens materials.
The deal has seen David Walker, who founded Vista Optics in 1979, join the board of Dealtforce, the holding company of Mark"ennovy, while directors Andy Chryssolor and Don Grocott will continue to work with the firm.
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text: Ever since the iPhone was first introduced in 2007, it was a sensational product, almost enjoying a celebrity status in its field. But today the iPhone became a celebrity, officially. When I say officially, I mean, it got its own paparazzi treatment, from TMZ! Yeah you heard it right, TMZ notoriously known for stalking celebrities, now has started stalking the iPhone 6. TMZ posted today (via MacDailyNews) that they have obtained a "smuggled" iPhone 6 prototype and it does look like a lot of previously leaked pictures and videos, but who knows what it could be with all the cloning of the iPhone that is going in on globally.


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FREEPORT (WGME) — After more than a year, L.L. Bean’s flagship store in Freeport is open again.
The locks came off at 10 a.m. Monday. They were installed in March of last year when the COVID-19 pandemic hit Maine.
“There are a handful of times we have closed for specific reasons but very limited time frames,” said Roger Diffin, general manager of the Freeport store.
“It’s major symbolism here for us to get back to some normalcy for us, when customers come at 2 a.m. to grab their fishing licenses or some lures or check out the camping department. We’re ready for them,” he said.
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Cirq+ took top honors as best new hotel product and best of show during the 2018 Editor’s Choice Awards at the Hotel Experience earlier this month in New York City. The judges were editors of the hospitality trade magazines. All HX exhibitors were invited to enter a new product that was introduced to the market since November 2017.
Cirq+ is a patented, cloud-based platform that transforms guestrooms into smart rooms. The state-of-the-art energy-management system, combined with a modular in-room hub, bridges the gap between guest comfort and engagement while reducing property operating costs.
The system consolidates numerous legacy in-room products into a unified solution, including energy-management systems, power outlets, charging, alarm clocks, Bluetooth speakers, thermostat controls and more. Guests can control their in-room settings from an app on their mobile device or from the Cirq+ in-room hub. Additionally, guests have the ability to migrate their personal preferences from Cirq+ enabled properties to maximize their experience, build loyalty and add value.
Cirq+ allows properties to stay current with evolving technology and the needs of guests without undergoing major disruption or investment. The system has been commercialized to evolve with the ever-shifting demands brought on by time, technology changes and tech-savvy guests for years to come.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by industry leaders and experts who understand how our Cirq+ platform can be a disruptive solution for hotels allowing them to instantly modernize their rooms and reduce energy consumption with a unified system,” Cirq+ founder and CEO Yani Deros said in a statement.


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Sports Direct Enters Market's Premier League
Sports Direct and the bottling company, the Coca-Cola HBC have joined the FTSE 100.
In its quarterly review, the London Stock Exchange revealed the companies that were promoted and relegated from the premier league of the London share market.
Serco Group, is to leave the UK's leading index and enter the FTSE 250 Index. The outsourcing company has seen its share price drop by more than 20% since July having been accused of fraudulent conduct over the transportation of prisoners. It is undertaking an internal review into the matter.
Another company demoted in the reshuffle is the Kazakh mining company, Eurasian Natural Resources. It leaves after its minority shareholders accepted an offer from its founders to take the company private.
New entrant Sports Direct is the UK's largest sporting goods retailer and has seen gross profits for the three months to the end of July rise by 23%.
Greek coke bottler, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Group which switched its listing from Athens in April due to lack of liquidity has joined the blue-chip list alongside packaging company Mondi.
Coca-Cola HBC told Sky News:
"Inclusion in the FTSE 100 and FTSE All-Share indices will benefit our shareholders and the company by giving us access to the largest pool of international investors, on the most liquid equity market in Europe.
"This marks another achievement for our organization and we are very pleased with the decision by the FTSE EMEA Regional Committee."
All changes will be implemented at the close of business on Friday, September 20 and take effect from the start of trading on Monday, September 23 2013.


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As consumers are shifting to natural and organic products post-pandemic, the organic skincare market is seeing rapid growth
Svatvak, a skincare brand, is offering preservative-free, plant-based products to tap into this rising opportunity
The home-based enterprise has leveraged social media marketing and partnered with logistics player Shiprocket to enable its D2C journey
Of the major changes observed in consumer behaviour after the Covid-19 pandemic hit India in early 2020, the shift towards organic and natural products was perhaps the most significant. As the pandemic served as a much-needed introspection tool for self-care and healthy lifestyle choices, many wellness-conscious and product-savvy consumers have moved away from chemical products and opted for the organic range. Besides, the ‘vegans’ and the environment-conscious also prefer cruelty-free, sustainable products even at a higher cost.
In sync with the ‘green’ leaning, encouraged by medical professionals and wellness experts, the demand for organic products in the skincare segment is witnessing rapid growth. India’s historical association with ayurveda, the natural science of healing that dates back to nearly 5,000 years, has further strengthened this trend and given rise to a host of organic cosmetics brands.
Although Haridwar-based Patanjali is one of the first companies to enter this niche market in 2006, the likes of Belle Vita Organics, Mamearth, Svatvak and more have entered the space in recent years to leverage the spurt driving this category.
A look at the consumer mindset and overall market data also validate a good growth opportunity. According to a 2019 survey by Statista, 41.96% of Indian consumers were willing to pay up to 25% more for organic products. Also, the overall skincare market stood at $1.74 Bn in 2021 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.22% to reach $2.57 Bn by 2025, according to Allied Market Research.
What Ailed Svatvak’s Homemade, Organic Skincare Range
Started by Shashi Jain in November 2020, Svatvak is a small office/home office (SOHO) business specialising in organic skincare products. The name comprises two Sanskrit words — sva (my) and tvak (skin). Jain’s family used to manufacture a range of skincare and self-care products using the formulas handed down through generations. But sensing the increasing demand for organic products, Shashi launched her brand with the focus on transparency and sustainability.
Svatvak is run by a team of 15 women and procures most of its ingredients from family farms in Delhi-NCR. The startup claims all its products are handmade, and no large machinery is used in the process. Currently, it offers as many as 12 products such as body butter, soap, facial and hair oil, lip balm and more in the mid-market-to-premium price range. The startup positions itself as an organic brand, however, it has not been certified yet.
However, it was not smooth sailing in a market already dominated by deep-pocketed brands (legacy and otherwise) enjoying deep-rooted customer loyalty. Apart from winning the market share, the startup had its fair share of teething troubles. For instance, Svatvak initially struggled to reach its target customers as it was launched amid the pandemic and lockdowns.
Also, getting people to switch to organic, handmade offerings was tough as most consumers were accustomed to using high-octane commercial products. Besides, the skincare brand did not use preservatives, which shortened its products’ average shelf-life to 4-12 months and created inventory challenges. Svatvak could not manufacture its products unless it had guaranteed sales.
What Svatvak Did To Break Growth Barriers
Just like thousands of home-based microenterprises across India, the skincare brand had a slow start and found it difficult to scale offline due to lack of funds. But unlike many of those businesses, Svatvak decided to take the direct-to-consumer (D2C) route to do away with the usual bottlenecks.
A full-fledged website was launched in November 2020, and advertising was done on social media to create brand awareness. It also offered 200 free samples to random customers as part of its brand marketing initiative. The purpose was twofold. First, it helped the brand get product feedback for further improvements in manufacturing, packaging and marketing. Second, the initiative triggered word-of-mouth publicity and accelerated customer acquisition.
Svatvak was also keen to leverage the growing trend of influencer marketing and approached social media influencers to review its products. The conversations thus generated on social platforms focussed on the benefits of organic skincare and why consumers should switch to it.
How D2C Enablers Helped
Scaling up was not the only problem that plagued the startup at that stage. With more customers and bigger sales generated through online and offline commerce, it had to face greater logistics challenges. Initially, the company intended to use local vendors for sales and distribution. But given the short shelf life of its products and the long time the company takes to sell its inventory, Svatvak had to drop the plan and look for a suitable alternative.
At a friend’s recommendation, Jain tied up with Delhi-based third-party logistics (3PL) player Shiprocket that has the option to ship glass containers with added precaution. As the skincare brand only uses glass-and-paper packaging, the 3PL player’s special offering has largely solved issues like breakage/product damage/wastage and return to origin.
Consequently, the company has been able to sell pan-India, reduce COD transactions (due to a rise in consumer trust regarding product quality and safe delivery) and increase its overall sales volume.
Today, the likes of Shiprocket form an integral part of the ecosystem that supports small-to-medium D2C brands and play a key role in accelerating their growth. Also known as D2C enablers, these players offer their own/third-party solutions, including platforming, marketing, logistics, payments and more, to ensure a seamless operational flow.
In essence, the enablers bring in their infrastructure and domain expertise for brands that cannot afford to develop in-house operations. Apart from Shiprocket, some major players in the D2C enablement space include Tel-Aviv based website developer Wix, Mumbai-based marketing automation company WebEngage, Bengaluru-based payment gateway platform Razorpay and more.
The Bottom Line
Besides its core operations, Svatvak is committed to environmental conservation. Unsurprisingly, its packaging materials only include glass containers and paper to reduce plastic waste.
It also plans to add more products under bath and body care categories to promote a healthy and environment-conscious lifestyle for all consumers. Eventually, it wants to expand overseas and cater to global markets.


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From Councilwoman Deborah L Ortega
October 18, 2013 by admin
Paper or Plastic?
I have delayed City Council’s consideration of a $0.05 paper/plastic bag fee to allow time to work with Mayor Hancock to develop a solution that will reduce the number of single-use bags in our city that end up in our waste streams. Reducing the costs associated with bags to Denver taxpayers and protecting our environment are my top objectives. Did you know, 20% of the fee residents pay to participate in the composting program are attributable to removing plastics bags from the composting stream? The Denver recycling program also incurs significant costs to remove plastic bags from the recycling equipment. Additionally, the Wastewater Management Division and Urban Drainage & Flood Control District spend money to clean-up paper and plastic bags from our waterways to avoid clogging the inlets that flow into the S. Platte River. Should Denver taxpayers continue to carry the burden of these costs or should we provide an incentive for people to re-use bags? After a decade long volunteer effort, more than 130 million bags from food stores still enter our waste stream. I think it is time to encourage re-use with the implementation of a fee.
Colorado and Denver voters approved a ballot initiative in November 2012 to make the personal use, possession and limited home growing of marijuana legal for adults 21 years of age and older. Denver City Council formed a Special Committee composed of all council members to address the many issues presented by the Amendment. As a result Council passed a bill defining the regulatory governance and requiring all retail shops to obtain a license from Denver’s Excise & License Department. Only established medical marijuana businesses can add or convert to retail marijuana shops for the first two years. A public hearing will be required on any existing business moving to a new location as a part of the licensure process. The bill also limits operation of retail marijuana shops from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and their proximity to schools and daycare centers. Current restrictions on signs and advertising related to marijuana businesses were maintained.
Amendment 64 and the previous ballot issues approved by Denver voters have all contained provisions that assured voters that consumption would be discreet and private. City Council is now grappling with how we define “open and public” use of marijuana. Should possession, display and use be prohibited? Just display and use? Or just use? Should the prohibition be limited to public owned facilities such as parks, sidewalks, etc. or should it extend to quasi-public property such as restaurants? Should display and use be prohibited on private property if it can be seen from public spaces? Should consumption on private property be prohibited if someone on an adjacent property is impacted by the odor? City Council will continue to seek public input and will be holding additional hearings on these tough issues. Let me know what you think, at OrtegaatLarge@denvergov.org.by


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VAUGHAN — Cara Operations Limited has acquired a majority ownership interest in Original Joe’s Franchise Group Inc. for $93 million — $90 million of which was used by the company to re-acquire its trademarks and royalty rights from Diversified Royalty Corp.
“Our existing management team will continue to be located in Calgary and remain in charge of Original Joe’s,” says Derek Doke, president and CEO of Original Joe’s. “We are excited about the opportunities our partnership with Cara will bring for our business, associates and franchise partners.”
Original Joe’s 100 restaurants generate approximately $250 million in annual system sales and approximately $14.7 million in normalized operating EBITDA before synergies. Following the successful acquisition of St-Hubert and Original Joe’s — bringing Cara’s portfolio to 1,227 restaurants — Cara’s total annual system sales are projected to increase from $1.9 billion to $2.7 billion.
“With the majority of Original Joe’s restaurants located in Western Canada, an area where Cara was previously under-represented, this acquisition complements Cara’s existing network of restaurants,” says Cara’s CEO, Bill Gregson. “We will now begin combining our scale and expertise in pursuit of synergies and will rely on Original Joe’s proven management team, headed by Derek, to continue running the business.”


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HTC is continuing to expand their VR virtual reality maps. This time, they turned their attention to an independent VR content development studio in Oakland, USA.
Steel Wool Studios
The studio, named Steel Wool Studios, includes former senior creatives from Pixar Animation Studios, Lucasfilm Studios, and Telltale Game Game Studios. Today it officially announced the completion of its Series A round of financing, which resulted in a total of $5 million. All from HTC.
Steel Wool Studios Team
In the past year, HTC has been expanding its investment in the VR field, especially to help those VR startups. In April of this year, HTC launched the Vive X VR Accelerator Project and raised $10 million as funding to support hardware and software startups in the VR field.
This financing of Steel Wool Studios will be able to increase the number of VR projects it has already developed. According to the studio, they will combine games, simulation technology and narrative techniques to create a composite VR project. "Mars Odyssey" on the Steam platform on September 9th will allow players to experience NASA's NASA Mars probe repair scenario.
According to HTC CEO Wang Xuehong, â€œWe believe that the strength of The Steel Wool Studio will contribute to the extremely cutting-edge content of VR. Other contents being developed by â€œMars Odysseyâ€ and the studio show that The Steel Wool With powerful narrative capabilities and surprising visual effects, it will become another powerful driving force for the development of VR market."
Steel Wool Studios was founded in 2011. Previously, the business was mainly to develop 2D narrative games. However, in 2014, the studio's founders visited Valve HQ and experienced the HTC Vive prototype, and decided to move their business to VR virtual reality.


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Prices are going up as well.
From today, all taxis in Ireland are now required to accept card payments.
The new rule was approved by the National Transport Authority earlier this summer, and, as BreakingNews reports, it requires all taxis to have a cashless payment device in their vehicle, should passengers opt to pay with card.
In other taxi updates, today will also see fares rise by 12%. This means that the initial charge for a journey will rise from €3.80 to about €4.20.
The NTA have said that the rise in fares both reflects the rise in operational costs taxi drivers are facing, and to cover costs associated with the introduction of mandatory cashless payment facilities.
Last week, the group’s Director of Public Transport Regulation Wendy Thompson spoke to RTÉ News at One about the changes.
She said: “Our role as taxi regulator is to ensure that the consumer gets a high quality modern affordable and accessible service but while striking a fair balance with the self-employed taxi drivers nationwide.
“NTA reviews the maximum fare every two years.
“The full fare review examined all the running costs and fixed costs that a driver has to pay to give a taxi service in today’s economic environment.
“So, that includes… the fuel prices, the energy prices, the cost of vehicles and so on and then we look at that together with [the] macro environment and the cost of living changes for both drivers and passengers.
“This time, because of what was going on in the post-pandemic era and the socialising that had been taken up again, we also considered very strongly the passenger demand and how that’s changed since pre-Covid times, particularly for the nighttime trips and the socialising trips.”
According to Ms Thompson, trips for socialising have risen by 45% in Dublin since the Covid restrictions eased.


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Published on : Friday, March 13, 2020
The financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread as dramatically as the virus, and Thursday’s development will suck millions of dollars out of Vancouver’s tourism industry. The princess Cruise Lines has announced it will dock its entire fleet for a minimum of 60 days. The decision will impact at least five scheduled stops in Vancouver between now and mid-May.
According to Tourism Vancouver, each cruise ship that sails under the Lions Gate bridge to dock at Canada Place is worth an average of $3 million to the local economy. The decision by Princess will hit hotels, tour operators and the restaurant industry hard.
Ian Tostenson of the BC Restaurant and Food Service Association said that he just talked to a restauranteur here in the city – they own several restaurants – and they can last for maybe three months and then they’re gone, and they’re toast and they are bankrupt said. It means thousands of jobs gone.
The local cruise ship season generally takes off in earnest in May, around the time Princess plans to begin sailing again. Of course, that decision could change over coronavirus fears.
Penny Chapman said that he would definitely not take a cruise at the moment, just because of how the virus spreads A number of cruise lines have waived fees for people wishing to change or cancel their bookings, and that means even the ships that do call on Vancouver in the next few weeks may not be full.
Sanjay Goel, president of Cruise Connections Canada said that they are processing more cancellations than bookings.
Both the federal and provincial health ministries have advised Canadians to avoid cruise travel during the pandemic, but so far officials haven’t banned the ships from Canadian ports of call.
More than 230 ships call on Vancouver each year and if Princess decides to extend its hiatus or other cruise lines cancel their sailings as well, the economic hit will be in the hundreds of millions of dollars.