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A.I. Is Becoming More Conversational. But Will It Get More Honest?
On a recent afternoon Jonas Thiel, a socioeconomics major at a college in northern Germany, spent more than an hour chatting online with some of the left-wing political philosophers he had been studying. These were not the…
Goji berries are spreading on menus
The goji berry, also known as the wolfberry, is a bright orange-red berry that comes from a shrub native to China. Goji berries, which have been eaten for generations in the East, and for a couple of decades in the United…
Will Bed Bath & Beyond File For Bankruptcy? Retailer Says It Has ‘Substantial Doubt’ About Future
Bed, Bath & Beyond (BBBY) is facing its biggest crisis yet, as the embattled retail company is running out of cash fast and may have no choice but to declare bankruptcy. The company released a statement Thursday,…
Outsourcing’s dark side: How to stop the surge of supply chain attacks
It’s an increasingly familiar scenario. A well-regarded company offering a popular online service discloses that it has fallen victim to a data breach. Cyberattackers have stolen customer names, phone numbers and credit card…
US labour market was still resilient at the end of 2022
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits dropped to a three-month low last week while layoffs fell 43 percent in December, pointing to a still-tight labour market that could force the Federal Reserve to…
Sumo Citrus Returns, Readies for Historic 2023 Season With Largest Crop on Record
DINUBA, Calif. — Sumo Citrus, the wildly popular, award winning mandarin known for its next level sweetness, texture and distinct look, will burst back into fruit aisles this January. The most pampered fruit in the world,…
Church Brothers Solidifies Retail Value Added Lineup With Addition of New Items
SALINAS, Calif. – Church Brothers Farms is expanding their retail value added lineup with three new items: Green Beans, Sugar Snap Peas, and Snow Peas. All three products are washed, ready to enjoy and offered in 12 oz, 8 oz,…
Consumer and business interest in the metaverse is growing Accenture
Consumers and businesses are getting more interested in the metaverse, according to a report by Accenture. The interest is in the metaverse as a creator economy and tool to enhance day-to-day tasks, and Accenture believes the…
Sesame just became an official U.S. food allergen. So why are restaurant brands now adding it to foods?
On January 1, the U.S. government began recognizing sesame as a major food allergen, making it the ninth such ingredient subject to specific labeling and manufacturing regulatory requirements. It’s a long-awaited update,…
Inflation of Food Prices Climbs to a Record High in the U.K.
Food inflation in U.K. stores jumped to a record high last month with retailers warning of another year of elevated prices. The British Retail Consortium said Wednesday that food inflation accelerated to 13.3% in December,…
