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Palantir & NVIDIA launch air-gapped AI for agencies
Hybrid Cloud

Palantir & NVIDIA launch air-gapped AI for agencies

U.S. agencies can now train and keep control of AI models on isolated systems, with Palantir and NVIDIA targeting sensitive government work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Cellhub launches 5G grocery connectivity programme
Unified Communications

Cellhub launches 5G grocery connectivity programme

Stable store links could help grocers curb outages, prioritise tills and gather data across sites as Cellhub rolls out a 5G managed service.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026

Global Stories

Food safety stories

From Clipboard to Cloud: Why manual temperature checks are a food safety gap of the past
Digital Transformation

From Clipboard to Cloud: Why manual temperature checks are a food safety gap of the past

Food retailers face avoidable spoilage, illness risk and regulatory exposure as most still rely on manual checks that miss cold-chain failures.

By Johan Joubert • 5 min read • Yesterday
SnackSafe launches AI app for families with allergies
Artificial Intelligence

SnackSafe launches AI app for families with allergies

Families managing allergies can now scan foods in seconds, with the app flagging risks across more than 40 languages on Apple's App Store.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Tech revolution reshapes global cold chain logistics
Robotics

Tech revolution reshapes global cold chain logistics

AI, IoT and automation are transforming cold chain logistics as stricter rules, pharma growth and online groceries drive rapid change.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Food safety stories

Explainer: Event first aid planning in New Zealand
Risk & Compliance

Explainer: Event first aid planning in New Zealand

WorkSafe's new guidance ties medical cover to site risks, meaning some New Zealand events may need more than basic first aid to protect crowds.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • Last month
Refrigeration controller flaws threaten cold chains
Virtual Private Networks

Refrigeration controller flaws threaten cold chains

Supermarkets and hospitals could face spoiled stock and medicines after flaws in two widely used refrigeration controller platforms were disclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Food Alert warns of AI food fraud in UK hospitality
Risk & Compliance

Food Alert warns of AI food fraud in UK hospitality

Food businesses face refund losses and regulatory checks as AI-made complaints and images are increasingly used to allege food safety failings.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
GS1 Australia urges retailers to upgrade to 2D barcodes
Digital Transformation

GS1 Australia urges retailers to upgrade to 2D barcodes

Older scanners may soon miss batch and expiry data as retailers are pushed to adopt 2D barcodes for better traceability and recalls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Guzman y Gomez launches Apple CarPlay ordering in Australia
Robotics

Guzman y Gomez launches Apple CarPlay ordering in Australia

It could speed repeat purchases for drivers by letting them order, pay and earn loyalty points without touching a phone.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Mars to invest AUD $200 million in Australian plants
Manufacturing

Mars to invest AUD $200 million in Australian plants

The spending will add 60 jobs in regional Victoria and bolster local supply chains as Mars expands Australian pet food production by 2027.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
AuX Labs raises USD $4 million to scale cheese tech
Agricultural Technology

AuX Labs raises USD $4 million to scale cheese tech

The funding will help the Toronto food technology company expand manufacturing and bring its precision-fermented cheese to pizzerias and cafés.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
Scentian Bio raises GBP £5.5 million for food sensor
Agricultural Technology

Scentian Bio raises GBP £5.5 million for food sensor

The new funding will help Scentian Bio start shipping its handheld food quality sensor within months and set up manufacturing in Auckland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Canada backs genomics push with CAD $20M for 33 projects
Agricultural Technology

Canada backs genomics push with CAD $20M for 33 projects

Canada commits CAD $20m to 33 genomics projects, targeting cancer care, climate-resilient crops and commercial innovation nationwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Point74 launches Pro PLM platform for UK food makers
Digital Transformation

Point74 launches Pro PLM platform for UK food makers

Point74 unveils Pro PLM platform to help UK food manufacturers ditch spreadsheets, centralise recipes and tighten control of margins.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Point74 names Rob Sinclair as new Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Point74 names Rob Sinclair as new Chief Executive Officer

Midlands software firm Point74 appoints Rob Sinclair as CEO to spearhead UK and international growth of its food lifecycle platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
Boroondara adopts Datacom Datascape for council revamp
Customer Relationship Management

Boroondara adopts Datacom Datascape for council revamp

Boroondara selects Datacom Datascape to overhaul property, rates and permits systems, aiming for streamlined services and future AI automation.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026