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The key considerations for cyber insurance: A pragmatic approach

Would a more robust cybersecurity posture impact premium costs? Does the policy offer legal cover? These are some of the questions organizations should consider when reviewing their cyber insurance options




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Sayed Peerzade to spearhead Jio’s cloud revolution as Executive Vice President

In this new role, he will focus on advancing AI and cloud technologies, leveraging his extensive experience to drive innovation within the organization.




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Apple Inc sets up first subsidiary in India for R&D

Apple established a new subsidiary in India, Apple Operations India, marking its first direct presence in the country. This subsidiary will focus on research, design, testing, and providing support to third-party manufacturers. This move signifies Apple's commitment to expanding its operational footprint in India beyond assembly and sales.




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Scientists expect to calculate amount of fuel inside Earth by 2025

Earth requires fuel to drive plate tectonics, volcanoes and its magnetic field. Like a hybrid car, Earth taps two sources of energy to run its engine: primordial energy from assembling the planet and nuclear energy from the heat produced during natural radioactive decay. Scientists have developed numerous models to predict how much fuel remains inside Earth to drive its engines -- and estimates vary widely -- but the true amount remains unknown.

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Chemists offer enhanced 3-D look inside batteries

A team of chemists has developed a method to yield highly detailed, three-dimensional images of the insides of batteries. The technique, based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), offers an enhanced approach to monitor the condition of these power sources in real time.

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Subsidies from Big Tech should be last option for EU telcos: Meta Platforms

Companies such as Meta have said such a move would not solve the telcos' financial problems and ignores hefty investments by tech companies.




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Zetwerk is said to consider raising $1 billion in Indian IPO

The Bangalore-based firm, backed by investors such as Peak XV Partners and Lightspeed India Partners, has held talks with investment banks to help prepare for a potential IPO in Mumbai next year, as per sources.




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War of billionaires: Musk, Tata, Mittal & Amazon on one side, Ambani on other for satellite spectrum

Starlink wants India to just assign a license for the service and not insist on auctioning the signal-carrying spectrum or airwaves. This stand finds Musk on the side of Tatas, Sunil Bharti Mittal's firm, and Amazon, who too prefer the same route. But Ambani's Reliance says there must be an auction of spectrum for foreign satellite service providers to offer voice and data services to provide a level playing field to traditional telecom players who offer the same services using airwaves bought in government auctions.




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US considering new restrictions on AI chip exports to China: report

The Commerce Department will stop the shipments of chips made by Nvidia and other chip companies to customers in China as early as July, the report said.




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Papa Murphy's reveals winners of Bake Outside the Lines contest

Three winning contestants were chosen out of more than 7,000 entries from across the U.S. 




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Inside the momentum for ‘Craft’ bakery

The 2019 Taste/Tomorrow event that took place in Chicago from May 1 to 2 provided a platform for Puratos to release its latest body of independent global research into top bakery, patisserie and chocolate trends shaping today's marketplace.




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Inside the pathway to the Famous Amos cookie relaunch

Cookies hold universal appeal. Their aroma beckons, warm from the oven, promising delicious comfort, a little sweet treat to brighten the moment.




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Sidel introduces robotic/cobotic palletizing unit

The secondary packaging machine is suitable for snack, bakery, and other applications.




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Magic the Gathering with a side of pancakes: IHOP releases-mana inspired flavors

Gamers and friends were invited to play atop Magic-themed playmats and taste-test the IHOP's new mana inspired pancake partnership, on the house.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances to spotlight 'newstalgic,' health-forward menu at SupplySide West

Global flavors and fragrances company inspires industry to lean into flavor trends at upcoming show in Las Vegas from October 23–27.




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TricorBraun appoints senior vice president and general counsel

Global packaging business TricorBraun has appointed Susan Bergethon as senior vice president and general counsel, effective immediately.




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Supplier perspectives: Functional fat considerations for pastries

Fat ingredients play multiple roles in sweet goods like pastries.




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Thinking outside of the pizza box

To pizza and flatbread manufacturers, the secret to a great product goes way beyond the sauce. So what are the trends?




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Little Lady Foods announces new president/CEO

Rick Anderson is named president of the Elk Grove Village, IL, contract manufacturer of custom-made frozen food products.




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Yogurt-based mixes show the lighter side of breakfast

Heavenly Waffles aims to give morning meals tastier BFY options.




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SkinnyDipped CEO talks about the lighter side of snacking

The brand aims for the sweet spot between better-for-you and indulgence.




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Bay State Milling buys T.J. Harkins Inc. and subsidiaries

The Quincy, Mass.-based flour and grain-based products provider says it’s acquiring T.J. Harkins Basic Commodity Brokers Inc. and subsidiaries, a supplier of natural, nutritious and flavorful ingredients for grain-based foods. Harkins also supplies sesame and edible seeds, sweet spices, ancient grains, specialty grain flours and grain blends.




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Snack and bakery brands support sustainability inside and out

Lest anyone think that the pandemic pressed "pause" on campaigns for corporate sustainability, think again. If anything, COVID-19 reminded consumers, and the snack and bakery sectors, just how interconnected we are, whether we’re selecting suppliers, expanding production, or packing a protein bar into our gym bags.




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Subway debuts Sidekicks menu of footlong baked treats

The items include Cinnabon churros, Auntie Anne’s pretzels, and Subway cookies.




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Kraft Heinz adds new executive vice president

Angel Shelton Willis will join the company's executive leadership team and report to CEO Carlos-Abrams Rivers.




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Inside the 2016 Snack Producer of the Year, Unique Pretzel Bakery

Unique Pretzel Bakery astutely combines equal measures of Pennsylvania Dutch tradition and modern-day innovation to catalyze its success.




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Fagor ovens with left-side opening

The ADVANCE generation of Fagor Industrial ovens has one of the widest ranges of ovens on the market in terms of sizes and features, including the choice of gas or electric for all sizes and options. 




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SupHerb Farms adds Michael Freitas Finete as president

Michael Freitas Finete has taken the helm as president and chief executive officer of SupHerb Farms, an agriculture-based business.




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New edition of Inside WPO (World Packaging Organisation)

The World Packaging Organisation’s president Thomas L. Schneider, CPP, discusses meetings and speaking engagements in Sydney, Bankok, new packaging shows and packaging news and technology from across the globe and much more.




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State of the Industry Report—Jerky: Meaty Considerations

When it comes to the Olympics, most people prefer some sports over others. The same holds true for consumers when it comes to snack foods.




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The path of continuous improvement at Hearthside Food Solutions

In his 1954 compendium of writings, “Ideas and Opinions,” Albert Einstein said that “all knowledge of reality starts from experience and ends in it.” He put forth this scientific “fundamental truth” in connection to his predecessors Johannes Kepler and Galileo Galilei, tying it to the origins of modern science.




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PACK EXPO review: Inside the expanding world of packaging at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Inside the proceedings of PACK EXPO Las Vegas, including a survey of new packaging equipment, materials, technology and more.




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What does the Trump presidency mean to the baking industry?

With the election of Donald Trump, and a slightly narrower Republican majority in Congress, Washington and the national punditocracy is both stunned and clamoring to find meaning in the election results.




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Using PEX in residential fire sprinkler systems

PEX can be a viable alternative to more traditional materials for fire sprinklers.




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The requirements and challenges of residential fire sprinkler systems and water meters

Now that many jurisdictions across the country are mandating fire sprinkler systems in new-home construction, de-signers need to be aware of the requirements and challenges these systems can face in relation to water meters.




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PM Profile: Resideo

Resideo announced the launch of the Resideo Home app, which will make whole-home monitoring possible for the four critical networks of the home – water, air, energy and security – during its Resideo Live event, held in Austin, Texas, this past December. 




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PM Profile: MCAA President Brian Helm

MCAA’s spring meeting and conference schedule screeched to a halt this year, much like many other contractor organizations in the industry, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 




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PM Profile: PHCC welcomes new president

There is a changing of the guard (so to speak) every fall during PHCC’s annual conference and trade show.




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PM Profile: Getting to know PHCC's new President Dave Frame

This month, PHCC — National Association President Joel Long, owner of Gastonia, North Carolina-based GSM Services, will pass the baton to Dave Frame, fourth-generation owner of Bob Frame Plumbing Services, South Bend, Indiana. Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to chat with Frame about what he hopes to accomplish during his term and the many opportunities for PHCC members over the next year.




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PM Profile: Meet PHCC’s new President Joe Cornetta

This month, PHCC — National Association President to Dave Frame, owner of Bob Frame Plumbing Services, South Bend, Indiana will pass the torch Joe Cornetta, third-generation co-owner of Elmont, New York-based Cornetta Bros.




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Meet PHCC — National Association’s new President Dan Callies

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chatted with Dan Callies about taking over the national president gig, what he hopes to accomplish during his term, and the many opportunities for PHCC members over the next year.




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IAPMO publishes Installation Standard for Residential Solar Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems

The 2021 USHGC is scheduled to be published in early 2021.




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Geothermal heat pumps: The solution for residential developments

What does a looming housing shortage, a significant increase in energy prices and 52% of home buyers ready to heat and cool their homes with electricity have in common? They’re all remedied in the same way: All-geothermal residential developments.




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Zaid Rahman: 3 credit card considerations for plumbing contractors

 While most plumbers may like to think that they’re mostly serving routine maintenance or installation customers, the most common nature of those calls is likely panicked customers with a burst pipe, a backed-up toilet or another emergency that needs a response ASAP.




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IAPMO elects new president, board members during virtual conference

David Gans, chief building official for the city of Oceanside, California, was elected IAPMO’s 61st president, and Steven Panelli, chief plumbing inspector for the city and county of San Francisco, was elected vice president.




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5 steps to consider when designing a wastewater system

designing a wastewater system requires careful consideration of a range of factors to ensure efficient and compliant operation.




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5 trends affecting residential plumbing systems

Various market forces and trends can influence the decisions plumbers and engineers make regarding those materials and designs. Here are five that should be considered in the coming year.




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How water chemistry impacts residential plumbing materials

Builders often overlook local water chemistry when selecting materials. Water chemistry and plumbing materials require more attention.




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Noritz EZ Series residential tankless water heaters

The product launch also includes a new size, the EZ71 (photo left). All three EZ Series models, including the popular EZ98DV and the EZ111DV, will continue to carry a 25-year warranty on both their primary and secondary stainless steel heat exchangers. 




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Retrofitting radiant in residential

With homes now doing dual duty as both a residence and a workplace, many people are spending double the time in the same space. This lifestyle shift has launched a home-renovation trend for people who are looking to change their current living spaces to better align with the needs of life and work in one place.