Mars Report Warns Climate Pressures and Generational Shift Threaten Future of Global Rice Farming
Mars has published a new paper examining the rising pressures facing rice farmers worldwide, highlighting climate risks, farmer concerns about the future of the sector, and the role industry collaboration could play in supporting climate-smart agriculture.
Why IFS is Breaking with Industry Convention Pricing to Boost AI Adoption
Industrial software provider IFS has introduced a new pricing model designed to accelerate enterprise-wide adoption of industrial artificial intelligence by shifting away from traditional user-based licensing to an asset-based approach.
TotalEnergies and Masdar Launch $2.2bn Renewable Energy Joint Venture to Expand Solar and Wind in Asia
TotalEnergies and Masdar have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2 billion joint venture aimed at accelerating the development of renewable energy projects across Asia, combining their onshore solar, wind and battery storage portfolios across nine countries.
Unilever CEO and McCormick CEO Explain the Deal as the Two Companies Combine
Unilever has agreed to combine its foods division with McCormick & Company in a deal that will create a $20bn global flavour business spanning herbs, spices, seasonings, sauces and condiments, while repositioning Unilever as a €39bn pure-play home and personal care company.
NinjaOne Launches AI-Driven Vulnerability Management to Reduce Risk Faster
NinjaOne has introduced a new AI-driven vulnerability management solution designed to help IT teams identify, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities in real time, reducing exposure risk while streamlining patching and endpoint security operations.
Toyota, Daimler Truck and Volvo Group Expand cellcentric to Accelerate Hydrogen Transport
Toyota Motor Corporation is set to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as an equal shareholder in fuel cell joint venture cellcentric, following the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding between the companies. The move aims to strengthen the development and commercialisation of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles and other applications.
Sony: A Commitment to Environmentally Conscious Materials
Sony Group Corporation is advancing the development of environmentally conscious materials as part of its broader sustainability strategy, with innovations designed to support material circulation, reduce waste and explore new applications in design and manufacturing.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Why Paper-Based Packaging is Vital to Tackle Plastic Pollution
A report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights the potential role of paper-based materials in addressing the growing environmental impact of flexible plastic packaging. The study calls for rapid innovation and industry collaboration to develop paper-based alternatives that can be responsibly designed and scaled.
