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Sustainable Microfarms, Inc. (SMF) has developed new technology to ignite the growing industry and help farmers, big and small, grow their product more quickly, with less effort, and at a considerable financial gain. From greenhouses in the desert to vertical farms located near dense urban centres, SMF not only affects how, but also where we can grow food.With the shortening of food supply chains, these technological advances in hydroponic farming will reduce spoilage, time to consumer, transportation costs, and oil consumption...

As the mercury rises, so increases the desire to reach for an ice-cold Coke. But what if that Coke literally came ice-cold?

In Colombia, it does. Beachside Cokes are being served in bottles made from ice. The frozen vessels are true to their glass counterparts, keeping with Coca-Cola’s uniquely shaped contour bottle that includes the iconic Spencerian script lettering etched in ice...

Waitrose is to launch fully-automated temperature-controlled collection lockers as part of the supermarket's expanding grocery click and collect offer. The lockers are being tested by Partners (staff) at Waitrose's head office in Bracknell, before a plan to roll the service out to branches next year is finalised...