Should the payment of a ransomware demand be illegal? Should it be regulated in some way? These questions are some examples of the legal minefield that cybersecurity teams must deal with

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The telecom regulator has recommended two categories for cable landing station (CLS) location – main CLS, and CLS point-of-presence (CLS-PoP).

New data apps tracking firm Sensor Tower indicates the hype has died down and Threads has seen a 20% decrease in active users and a 50% reduction in time spent on the app, from 20 minutes to 10 minutes.

This disruption to the wind pattern - called the "quasi-biennial oscillation" - did not have any immediate impact on weather or climate as we experience it on Earth's surface. But it does raise interesting questions for the NASA scientists who observed it: If a pattern holds for six decades and then suddenly changes, what caused that to happen? Will it happen again? What effects might it have?

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The proposed e-commerce policy in India will not include provisions for an independent regulator for online retail platforms or cover data-related issues. The policy is in its final stages and will be presented to the Prime Minister's office soon. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade recently held discussions with e-commerce firms and domestic traders, resulting in a broad consensus on the proposed policy.

Constellation said it is seeking guidance from regulators after FERC's decision about co-location, which had become a promising prospect for Big Tech's plans to quickly access large amounts of power for its AI expansion instead of waiting for years to connect to the grid.

The country's leading search engine company is among tech firms shifting their focus to the commercialisation of large language model (LLM) applications after nearly two years of heavy investment in research and development in models that they tout as alternatives to OpenAI's GPT.

Certain antibiotic resistance genes are easily transferred from one bacterial species to another, and can move between farm animals and the human gut. A team led by Chinese researchers has characterized this "mobile resistome," which they say is largely to blame for the spread of antibiotic resistance. They found that many antibiotic resistance genes that are shared between the human and animal gut microbiome are also present in multiple human pathogens. These findings are published September 9 in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

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Lower profile design enables easier installation and better performance.

Do you have your food defense plan in place? July 26, 2019 is the compliance deadline for the FDA's final rule on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against International Adulteration under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) identified eight major food allergen categories that accounted for more than 90 percent of all documented food allergies in the U.S.

We recently were able to talk to Anthony Spinato, president of Spinato's Fine Foods, Tempe, AZ, about their new broccoli pizza crust and other frozen pizza aspects. 

An interview with KPM Analytics on key performance indicator (KPI) solutions.

Acquisition enhances Batory Foods’ logistical efficiency with the addition of strategically located cold storage warehouse.

Eriez continues to advance the design of the vibratory feeder line to evolve and meet the foodservice industry’s needs and regulatory challenges.

The ingredient aims to help producers amplify tomato flavor in response to shortages.

The supplier predicts premium flavors, combinations, and booze-inspired tastes will be big.

Downey's Potato Chips has upgraded its machinery with new Vanmark peeling machines.

The snack producer has turned to the food technology firm to boost production.

tna completely redesigned and optimized the company’s manufacturing site in Parkersburg, West Virginia, achieving a 400% capacity increase. 

Cotton Blues Cheesecakes recently released its Sweet Potato flavor nationwide for everyone to enjoy via Goldbelly for $65.

The unit applies labels to round and cylindrical containers at high speeds.

Themed “Next-Gen Ideas for Next-Gen Diners," US Foods' Fall Scoop features 23 products that cater to the next generation of diners, Gen Z, and millennials.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its Marathon vibratory conveyors with monobeam construction.

Rollon has updated its SMART SYSTEM lineup of belt-driven linear actuators with a rugged new design that supports heavy loads and ensures low maintenance operation in automated manufacturing, packaging machines and food and beverage equipment.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its new and improved Auto Diverter for its popular Iso-Flo vibratory conveyors.

Vanmark India unveils new conveying equipment at India's largest tradeshow for food, drink processing suppliers.

Bonumose, Inc., a producer of tagatose, and ASR Group, its distributor, announced that tagatose is also the first ingredient to earn this prebiotic certification.

The Sapore Lavida launch marks the beginning of long-term reg-ag partnerships for Puratos.

Penford Corp.'s PenPlus 2140 pre-gelatinized, modified potato starch is recommended for use in tortillas and baked goods.

Patty Cakes is the first product of its kind to use potato protein which is extracted from the potato skin and the juice is then dried into a powder.

Traceability takes a top spot in modern food industry food safety strategies, following every aspect of the supply chain through manufacturing and to the point of consumer purchase.

Company product development experts bring 24 new products to operators that reduce costs, increase menu differentiation.

Martin's fresh-baked products are now available for purchase at 65 Kroger stores throughout Cincinnati, Ohio.

Laminators and sheeters continue as essential components of many bakery operations, thanks to several prevailing consumer trends.

Ease of cleaning, maintenance and access, as well as the ability to produce a wider variety of items, are among the top desires of companies looking to purchase dough laminators and sheeters for production of snack foods and baked goods.

Dough comes in many styles, and today's laminators and sheeters need to accommodate an increasing range of requirements.

Effectively and efficiently handling dough is integral to many snack and bakery operations. And the needs producers have today are diverse.

Automation, ease of operation, simple cleanability, hygienic design, operator safety, and the ability to process nontraditional and healthier ingredients are among the top of mind requests for snack and bakery operators looking to buy or upgrade laminators or sheeters.

The two chip flavors—one new and one returning—are hitting shelves in time for the fall snacking season.

The new variety was created in partnership with Amber Balakian, a fourth-generation tomato farmer.

Puratos Corp.’s Muesli Cookie concept wins first place in the American Society of Baking’s 2015 Product Development Competition.

T. Marzetti Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corp., purchases the flatbread manufacturer for approximately $92 million.

Consumer demand for artisanal baked goods and better-for-you snacks are making new laminators and sheeters must-have equipment for many manufacturers.

Puratos recently launched two new sourdough starters.

Bakery ingredient supplier Puratos USA has announced a new addition to their sourdough product range with the launch of Sapore Leo Organic.

Thanks to manufacturing improvements to its standard plated paddle agitator, Marion can speed up lead times on its popular 30-inch diameter and smaller-sized horizontal mixers.

Key debuts new conveyor solutions to help processors streamline operations and reduce labor.

The SiftAI Smart Table from Smart Vision Works, a KPM Analytics brand, promises better contaminant detection and product grading.