Feeling: Despite economic challenges, consumers prioritize pleasure in their food choices. Over 52% of new products aim to deliver sensory enjoyment, especially in lower-income households where food serves as an affordable source of comfort and joy.

Connecting: The importance of collective dining experiences has grown, with a renewed focus on community building through food. Nearly 30% of respondents cite communal dining as a key reason for eating out, and traditional dishes and heritage ingredients are gaining popularity.

Caring: Health and sustainability are critical concerns. There is a growing demand for natural, minimally processed foods, with 74% of consumers expressing concern about the health implications of their diet. Interest in organic and fair-trade products is on the rise, although price remains a barrier for many. Personalized nutrition is also trending, with 65% of respondents willing to pay more for healthier products.

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(BUSINESS WIRE) -- JEOL Ltd. (TOKYO:6951)(President and CEO: Izumi Oi) announces the release of the new Schottky Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope JSM-IT810 on July 28, 2024.
Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopes (FESEM) are widely used in science and technology fields such as research institutes, universities, and industry. There is a growing demand for an instrument that can be used easily, accurately, quickly, and efficiently from observation to analysis.
The JSM-IT810 adds the "Neo Action" automatic observation and analysis function and automatic calibration function to the JSM-IT800, which is equipped with the next-generation electron optical control system “Neo Engine” and the “SEM Center” for high operability such as Zeromag and EDS integration, to not only improve efficiency and produc ... Read more »

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & BREA, Calif. & TOKYO - Tuesday, 30. July 2024 AETOSWire  

The collaboration aims to identify and develop accessible, minimally invasive blood-based biomarkers specific for tau pathology in the brain
These tools have the potential to be used to stratify patients or monitor treatment response for a new generation of future therapies impacting tau pathology in Alzheimer’s disease
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB), Beckman Coulter, Inc. and Fujirebio announced a collaboration to potentially identify and develop blood-based biomarkers for tau pathology in the brain and to potentially clinically advance and potentially commercialize new tests for tau pathology in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The development of tau-specific blood-based biomarkers that can measure a patient’s tau burden could provide critical insights into the underlying pathological processes of AD and may help advance the develop ... Read more »

MUMBAI, India - Tuesday, 30. July 2024

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Experian, a global leader in data and technology, announced its inclusion in the esteemed list of ‘Top Employers for Tech Talent’ in India (Top 25), and the United States (Top 40) by Everest Group for the second consecutive year. This recognition marks another significant achievement following ‘Experian India’s Great Mid-size Workplaces 2024: Top 10’ award by Great Place to Work in June 2024, in addition to Experian North America being named to Fortune’s 2024 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the fifth consecutive year.

Everest Group, a renowned research firm known for guiding business leaders in making confident decisions, comprehensively evaluated over 420+ leading tech employers across India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. In the Indian market, they meticulously assessed the top 140 employers for tech talent. Among them, only 25 were recognised as ... Read more »

Demand for Digital Services Continues Growth Both in Volume and Compute Intensity

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Uptime Institute today announced the release of its 14th Annual Global Data Center survey. The increased demand for digital services with both volume and compute intensity is challenging the power and cooling capabilities of much of the existing infrastructure. To meet the rising demand, data center operators and their IT clients are both investing and innovating more in their IT services and facilities and using external services. The effectiveness and impact of these investments will serve to shape the industry in the years ahead.

“Our data shows operators poised for major changes ahead on multiple levels,” said Andy Lawrence, executive director of research, Uptime Intelligence. “In 2024, we see the challenges of increased demand impacting power and cooling capabilities of existing facilities and the need for further investmen ... Read more »