US Plans to Launch AI in Manufacturing Institute

US Plans to Launch AI in Manufacturing Institute The U.S. government is launching a competition to create a new institute focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen American manufacturing. This institute, overseen by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will receive $70 million from the government over five years, with additional funding…

Orchard uses robots and drones to help with crops

Factories testing out flex-time Traditionally, factories wanting to be efficient and producing seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day found that workers need to start and end at the same time in order to maximize their efforts. Land O’Lakes, a cheese manufacturer based in Minnesota, is testing out flex-time schedules. Eliminating the traditional factory…

Food Logistics Tests Autonomous Trucking

Food Logistics Tests Autonomous Trucking Autonomous trucking startup, Kodiak Robotics, are testing a new delivery route to deliver refrigerated freight with their autonomous trucks for logistics company Martin Bower. Martin Bower’s big clients include McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Ikea and Maersk. China’s BYD Could Disrupt the EV Market As the world builds up the demand for EV’s,…

What’s happening to Cocoa?

What’s happening to Cocoa? Cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate, has seen prices surge to an all-time high not seen since 1977. Why? Weather & climate events such as massive rains, droughts and pests & disease have affected cocoa crops from West African nations, where 70% of the world’s cocoa beans come from. (BTW, if…

Canada’s Largest Sugar Refinery Coming Soon

Canada’s Largest Sugar Refinery Coming Soon Currently, Canada’s sugar fix is supplied by a duopoly: Redpath and Rogers who have three main production facilities out of Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. However, a “new” player is coming onto the scene, Flordia-based sugar producer, Sucro is looking to invest $135 million to build a new refinery in…

Is Nuclear Energy the Best Energy Source? A Deep Dive

Houthi Attacks Affecting Global Trade The Iranian-backed Houthi Rebels continue to attack cargo ships passing through the Red Sea, causing shippers to re-route their transport routes resulting in increased costs. This critical shipping route accounts for 40% of Asia-Europe trade. Is Nuclear Energy the Best Energy Source? A Deep Dive As the world transitions to…