hall Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge: NIOSH offering $350K in prize money By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Do you have an idea for improving fit testing of respirators? NIOSH is offering $350,000 in total prize money as part of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge. Full Article
hall Both workers and CEOs face mental health challenges: survey By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Denver — Half of workers have experienced a mental health issue in the past year, results of a recent survey show. Full Article
hall Irish Dairy Co-op Acquires US Cheese Business from Whitehall Specialties Inc. By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Irish dairy cooperative, Ornua, completed the acquisition of US cheese ingredients business, Whitehall Specialties Inc. (WSI) for an undisclosed sum from Mason Wells, a private equity firm based in Milwaukee. Full Article
hall Consumer Sweet Preferences Make Sugar Reduction Challenging for Product Developers By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 Global concerns over obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease will usher in the new year’s health and wellness initiatives. Consumers will engage in the annual effort to seek out food and beverage choices with more moderate amounts of nutritive sweeteners (i.e., sucrose and fructose), lower amounts of “undesirable” fats, and fewer calories. Full Article
hall Institute for Justice Files Lawsuit Challenging Florida’s Ban on Cultivated Meat By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The lawsuit, which was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida, argues that Florida’s ban violates the Constitution’s provisions that prohibit protectionist measures designed to favor in-state businesses at the expense of out-of-state competitors. Full Article
hall Rising to the Challenge of Organic Baking By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:30:00 -0400 “The prices for all ingredients can be very high,” affirms Andrea Bayne, owner and head baker of BoriMami Bakery in Melbourne, Florida. “Demand for organic products exceeds supply, which can cause price increases and make consistent sourcing an issue.” Full Article
hall The Food Industry Increases Strategic Investments While Tackling Financial Challenges By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400 The 75th annual report surveyed food retailers’ and suppliers’ 2023 developments and expectations for the year ahead, finding that while the industry made key strides in addressing longstanding labor and transportation capacity issues, inflation and other financial hurdles caused industry profit margins to fall to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. Full Article
hall YumEarth Spooktacular Halloween Sour Littles By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Like all YumEarth treats, the sour bites are free from of the top 9 allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, gluten, shellfish, soy, and sesame), contain no artificial dyes, are non- GMO, and made with organic and simple ingredients. Full Article
hall Tech Update: Automated storage and retrieval systems offer challenges, benefits and new technology By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 With a market that is expected to reach $10.3 billion by 2027, food and beverage companies need to know the benefits and challenges of implementing AS/RS. Full Article
hall Submissions Open for Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 The challenge is hosted by IFT and funded and initiated by the Seeding The Future Foundation. In its first three years, it has attracted over 2,400 submissions from teams of scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams across non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, social enterprises, universities, research institutions as well as small and emerging for-profit enterprises. Full Article
hall Overcoming ESD-Control Flooring Challenges: A Comprehensive Guide to ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Discover the essential elements of electrostatic discharge (ESD) flooring and gain insights into achieving optimal ESD protection and mitigation. In this article, we debunk common misconceptions, explore the significance of resistance levels, and shed light on the latest material advancements that address industry challenges. Full Article
hall Revealing Metal Detection Challenges for Dairy Applications By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Changing characteristics, product and orientation effect can disrupt product signals and affect detection sensitivity if not addressed. However, digital technologies and machine learning are pushing the innovation boundaries and streamlining inspection processes. Full Article
hall Floor & Decor Posts Mixed Q3 Results Amid Challenging Market; Continues Expansion By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0400 Despite tough market conditions, Floor & Decor saw slight sales growth of 0.9% to $1.12 billion in third quarter 2024, though net income fell 21.6% and same-store sales dropped 6.4%. The retailer maintained aggressive expansion, adding 11 new stores and planning 10 more openings in fourth quarter. Full Article
hall The Dixie Group Reports Improved Profitability and Operational Efficiency in Q2 Despite Challenging Market Conditions By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 The Dixie Group said it continues to focus on new product launches and cost-saving initiatives to navigate the challenging housing and home remodeling market. Full Article
hall Changes big and small create challenges for food and beverage manufacturers By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500 After the mad dash to end one year, January seems like a chance to get your feet back under you as you start the next. Full Article
hall The Galapagos Postman Challenge - Putting 25 years of frequent flying to the test By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:10:28 GMT *The Galapagos Postman Challenge - Using 25 years of frequent flying experience to complete an epic global travel challenge in 2024/25* In March 2024, I collected 50 letters from the ancient postbox on Isla Floreana in the Galapagos Islands –... Full Article Trip Reports
hall Nestlé Health Science Announces Startup Challenge Winners By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:17:00 -0500 The winners will receive mentorship, strategy guidance and technical support along with a one-year membership on the Friedman School's Food & Nutrition Innovation Council. Full Article
hall Use Automation to Attract, Challenge and Keep Skilled Workers By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:00:00 -0400 AI, machine learning and robotics not only improve product flow, but also can attract young talent that’s grown up with computers and easily adapts to new technologies. Full Article
hall Supply chain challenges aren't going away By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Annual survey shows what's top of mind for processors. Full Article
hall GOODLES Names Chris Hall as Chief Financial Officer Amid Explosive Growth By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Hall held financial leadership roles as CFO for Nutrabolt and PepsiCo, where he most recently served as CFO for Quaker Foods and Sabra Hummus. Full Article
hall CARE Executive Director Bob Peoples Discusses Recycling Challenges and California's AB 863 Bill By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Bob Peoples, executive director of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), attended The Flooring Sustainability Summit where he spoke on carpet recycling. Here, he talks more in-depth about the Summit, the history of CARE, and the AB-863 California carpet recycling bill. Full Article
hall Re-examining ethical challenges of using ethnography to understand decision-making in family caregiving networks of children with feeding tubes. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Children's Geographies; 01/13/2022(AN 154620403); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article
hall Children's spaces in coastal cities: challenges to conventional urban understandings and prospects for child-friendly blue urbanism. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 10/01/2022(AN 159948780); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article PUBLIC spaces CITIES & towns DISASTER resilience GEOGRAPHERS
hall The challenges and affordances of online participatory workshops in the context of young people's everyday climate crisis activism: insights from facilitators. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Children's Geographies; 02/01/2023(AN 163249013); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article YOUNG adults CLIMATE change ACTIVISM VIRTUAL communities COMMUNITIES
hall Decolonizing children's geographies: challenging knowledge production about childhoods in Baltimore, MD. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 08/01/2023(AN 167303409); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article BALTIMORE (Md.) DECOLONIZATION CONVERSATION analysis SCHOLARLY method PRAXIS (Process) DEVELOPING countries
hall 'I'm going to call my friend to join us': connections and challenges in online video interviews with children during COVID-19. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Children's Geographies; 02/01/2024(AN 175911764); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article ONTARIO COVID-19 pandemic STREAMING video & television VIRTUAL communities CONSTRUCTION equipment VIDEOS EXIT interviewing
hall 'Why are they making us rush?' The school dining hall as surveillance mechanism, social learning, or child's space? By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 04/01/2024(AN 178088142); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article ENGLAND SOCIAL learning CAFETERIAS FOOD habits DIETARY patterns SCHOOL food PUBLIC spaces SCHOOL children
hall Child-Friendly Cities and Communities: opportunities and challenges. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 10/01/2024(AN 180134751); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article YOUNG adults INTERGENERATIONAL relations CITIES & towns LOCAL government CONVENTION on the Rights of the Child
hall To scope or not to scope? The benefits and challenges of integrating scoping studies in rapid qualitative research and evaluation By ifp.nyu.edu Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:41:13 +0000 Publication date: February 2025 Source: Evaluation and Program Planning, Volume 108 Author(s): Syka Iqbal, Macarena Chepo, Marc Hébert, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros Read the full article › The post To scope or not to scope? The benefits and challenges of integrating scoping studies in rapid qualitative research and evaluation was curated by information for practice. Full Article Meta-analyses - Systematic Reviews
hall Migration policy under Labour: Challenges and opportunities By ifp.nyu.edu Published On :: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:16:42 +0000 The post Migration policy under Labour: Challenges and opportunities was curated by information for practice. Full Article Video
hall ‘The Deciders’ and the Challenges of Class Consciousness By ifp.nyu.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:03:14 +0000 Downtown Whiteville, North Carolina during the Annual Pecan Harvest Festival. The small community of 5,600 residents is featured in The Deciders. The post ‘The Deciders’ and the Challenges of Class Consciousness was curated by information for practice. Full Article News
hall Heatwave interventions must reduce invisible gendered challenges in the Global South By ifp.nyu.edu Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:26:38 +0000 The post Heatwave interventions must reduce invisible gendered challenges in the Global South was curated by information for practice. Full Article Open Access Journal Articles
hall Using Legitimation Code Theory to explore knowledge building in English medium higher education teaching: methodological challenges and innovations By ifp.nyu.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:29:38 +0000 Volume 29, Issue 7, October 2024. Read the full article › The post Using Legitimation Code Theory to explore knowledge building in English medium higher education teaching: methodological challenges and innovations was curated by information for practice. Full Article Journal Article Abstracts
hall Good Morning, News: New Info on Ballot Burner, Election Day Freak-Outs Commence, and This Is Halloween By www.portlandmercury.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:49:00 -0700 by Wm. Steven Humphrey If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! ???? Look, it's time for two things: VOTING and NAIL-BITING. We're T-minus five days from the November 5 election, so (if you haven't already) it's time to fill out your ballot! Need help? Then check out the Mercury's Election Issue (in more than 500 spots around town) which comes complete with all our endorsements AND our handy-dandy voter cheat sheet! I can't help you with the nail-biting... but I can provide some NEWS. IN LOCAL NEWS: • Police have revealed more about the Ballot Box Bomber (igniter?) who dropped incendiary devices into election boxes in Portland (harming three ballots) and Vancouver (destroying 475). Cops previously identified the make and model of the car—a Volvo S60—and says the suspect is likely a "Caucasian male, 30-40 years of age, very short hair or balding, thin to medium build, thin face, wearing a dark shirt, highly knowledgeable in both metal fabrication and welding." A reward of $2,500 has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of the individual, who police say may strike again. • In other election news, city leaders are freaking out over the possibility of civil unrest on election night if an authoritarian despot takes office with the intent of dismantling democracy and making life a living hell for anyone other than his supporters (which is to say, wealthy business leaders and Christian nationalists). Portland Police officers plan to work 12 hour shifts starting on election day, outgoing DA Mike Schmidt is promising criminal prosecutions for those who commit violence and/or the destruction of property, and the county is freeing up jail beds. And of course, Portland's shadow mayor—Andrew Hoan of the Portland Metro Chamber (AKA Portland Business Alliance)—is once again being platformed by local media, and blaming protesters for Portland's shitty reputation when it was his own allies in the millionaire and political class who in 2020 cried like babies to Fox News and the New York Times that Portland was "dead" and a hellhole, because they weren't getting the tax breaks they felt they were entitled to. Reminder that while there definitely a small group of violent a-holes mixed in with the thousands who were righteously protesting police violence against people of color, most of the so-called riots were not riots, and that these cynical attempts by the city (and its business rulers) to curb free speech is exactly why we don't want Trump in office. Stop being fooled. Independent Audit: Portland has done almost no oversight of business districts that could criminalize homelessnessLame duck City Council: Let’s give them a 10 year contract extension!????????????????????????https://t.co/WaNF5JnDqP — Portland for All (@PDXforAll) October 30, 2024 • Oregon's largest gas utility, NW Natural, is on the receiving end of two lawsuits alleging they use greenwashing tactics to hide the negative environmental impact of natural gas, while knowingly disenfranchising customers and contributing to the climate crisis. Our Taylor Griggs has the details. Oregon’s first romance-only bookstore is now open in Portland https://t.co/vRKgRyRWa9 — Ryan Haas (@ryanjhaas) October 31, 2024 • Big news: Our own Rose City Rollers derby team will be hosting the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Global Championships this weekend, right here in Portland! Our Rollers will also be competing for their fifth straight championship win. Trust me, I've attended one of these championships and they are a goddamn BLAST. Interested in going, and learning more RCR's very interesting history? Check out this banger of a story from our own Courtney Vaughn. • Oh, and HAPPY HALLOWEEN (to those in my coven who celebrate). For those planning on trick-or-treating tonight, you better find matching raincoat to go with your Sexy Chipotle Fork costume—the weather forecast calls for steady rain during the prime candy grabbin' hours. Looking for fun on election night? Join your friends at Mississippi Studios for the Mercury's official election night watch party—hosted by the hilarious Alex Falcone and Shain Brenden! (And what? IT'S FREE!)https://t.co/OXyBltoyPr — Portland Mercury ???? (@portlandmercury) October 29, 2024 IN NATIONAL/WORLD NEWS: • And because it's impossible to think about anything else, here's your roundup of ELECTION HEADLINES: "Trump says he would 'protect' women, 'whether the women like it or not'" • "Dems see signs for optimism in gender gap in early vote" • "At least a quarter million cancel Washington Post subscriptions after non-endorsement, report says" • "MAGA activists say the election is rigged, vow to overturn the results if Trump loses" • "Trump and Johnson hand Democrats an 11th-hour lifeline" • "Election officials are outmatched by Elon Musk’s misinformation machine" • "Trump transition official says RFK Jr. wants to force vaccines off the market" • "Harris’s momentum in California energizes House Democrats, rattles GOP" President Biden and ... guess who ?! ????First Lady Jill Biden dressed as a panda for a White House Halloween event @WUSA9 pic.twitter.com/NvFLgt1x4j — Lorenzo Hall (@LorenzoHall) October 31, 2024 • The Los Angeles Dodgers are the newest World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees 7-6 last night in a five game series. It was a stunning comeback for the Dodgers who were behind 5-0 in the third inning before the Yankees committed three errors and the Dodgers came roaring back in the fifth and eighth innings to seal the deal. • In a show of impotent masculinity, North Korea launched a test of their new long-range test missile that has the ability to reach the US mainland. The test launch was in obvious response to Washington's announcement that the North Korean dictatorship was sending troops to Ukraine to aid the Russians. SNL is Brat https://t.co/EMld5xBEU6 — Pitchfork (@pitchfork) October 31, 2024 • A blast from the somewhat recent past (though it feels like a million years ago): The star of Tiger King, Joe Exotic, has announced he is engaged to a fellow inmate in a Texas prison, where he's serving a 21-year stretch for hiring a hitman to kill competitor Carole Baskin, as well as multiple counts of wildlife crimes. • And finally... if this actually happened at museums—I WOULD GO ALL THE TIME. @anakins85 #thedramaisreal #grabsomepopcorn #thatsart ♬ original sound - All ???? No Shade! Full Article Good Morning News!
hall Despite Progress Of LGBT Rights In U.S., Challenges Remain Abroad By www.npr.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:53:32 -0400 Around the world, it can still be very hard to live as an openly gay man. Host Michel Martin learns more from two LGBT activists: Jamaican Maurice Tomlinson and Nigerian Bisi Alimi. Full Article
hall Before Final Sign Off, Michel Martin Challenges Listeners To 'Tell Me More' By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:46:00 -0400 The host shares some final thoughts before the close of the show. Full Article
hall The Bookshelf: Author Alex Myers Challenges Gender Norms in New Novel By www.nhpr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:17:16 -0500 Novelist Alex Myers came out as transgender in the mid-90s, when society's understanding of what it means to be transgender was less clear than it is today. Full Article
hall Warmer-than-normal November likely, but a more challenging winter is ahead By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:27:00 +0000 It’s warm for now. But a weak La Niña should produce a colder winter than last year. Full Article
hall Lizzo on feminism, self-love and bringing 'hallelujah moments' to stage By minnesota.publicradio.orghttps Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2019 13:25:26 -0500 The flute-playing pop star celebrates self-acceptance on her latest album, Cuz I Love You. "About 10 years ago, I made the decision that I just wanted to be happy with my body," she says. Full Article
hall Human Challenges His Cat to Jump Into a High Cabinet With Increasingly Smaller Openings By laughingsquid.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:35:03 +0000 The human belonging to a cat named Ruka, set up a jump challenge for his feline, who loves to sleep in a high cabinet in their apartment. Full Article Blog
hall Darwitz and Wendell-Pohl enshrined as part of Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2024 class By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:23:29 +0000 Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell of Minnesota are now both members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, as part of the 2024 inductees in the player category on Monday night. Full Article
hall Why you’re seeing scary-high chocolate candy prices this Halloween By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Don't be surprised if you see fewer chocolate treats in your trick-or-treating loot. Customers are souring on costly chocolate, resulting from a few disappointing cocoa crop years. Full Article
hall Veterans face challenges starting small businesses but there are plenty of resources to help By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:45:00 +0000 Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the financial part. Full Article
hall Candace Cameron Bure challenges followers to 'vote like Jesus' By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:34:19 -0500 “Full House” alum Candace Cameron Bure has encouraged her followers to “vote like Jesus” on Election Day as the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris nears the finish line. Full Article
hall Doctor Gasp Has Halloween Tracks That Might Take Your Breath Away By www.nhpr.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 11:45:46 +0000 It’s a gloomy, rainy Sunday in downtown Portsmouth. I’m hanging out in a dark basement beneath a bookstore waiting to see a creepy Halloween music show for kids. Dozens of children dressed in their Halloween finest crowd the room. There are princesses and superheroes. An elephant finds a seat next to a dinosaur as the show is about to begin. (Editor's note: we highly recommend listening to this story.) Doctor Gasp is dressed in a long black cape with a white skeleton mask covering his face. Jack-o-lanterns cast orange light across a makeshift stage. He gives a lively performance, jumping and dancing while playing his guitar. The kids get up to dance along with him. Monster Mash is a crowd favorite of course. I sat down with Doctor Gasp after the show to find out who he is behind the mask. Dan Blakeslee is actually a folk singer for most of the year. When he first started writing Halloween music, he would play under his own name at his regular shows. “But then it got to be at the point Full Article
hall Workshop 22: Donald Hall By audioboom.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 09:45:00 -0000 Donald Hall is now 87 and no longer writing poetry, a pursuit he calls "a young man's game" which takes "too much testosterone." But Hall, former Poet Laureate of both New Hampshire and the United States, long ago cemented his place in literary history. In this episode of the 10-Minute Writer's Workshop, Virginia and Sara traveled to Hall's home in Wilmot, NH, to speak to him - getting lost along the way, and, ultimately, finding themselves right at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Full Article
hall Russia may lift moratorium on death penalty after Crocus City Hall attack By english.pravda.ru Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:14:00 +0300 The monstrous terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in Russia triggered discussions about the need to reinstate death penalty in the country. It is the legal side of the issue that is being discussed, since the moratorium was established by the Constitutional Court. Russian officials believe that the moratorium on the death penalty that was introduced in Russia in 1996 in connection with the entry into the Council of Europe should be suspended. State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin believes that there is no need for any referendum here — it would only be enough for the Constitutional Court to lift it. Lawyers believe executions will return to Russia Experts maintain that according to the Constitutional Court's clarification from 2009, the binding nature of this or that political decision shall remain unchanged. However, the head of the State Duma Committee on Legislation, Pavel Krasheninnikov, said that there are grounds for lifting the moratorium. Full Article Russia
hall Evolving landscape of LNG trade: Opportunities and challenges for Russia and India By english.pravda.ru Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:47:00 +0300 India's strategic pivot towards liquefied natural gas (LNG) is set to redefine its energy landscape, especially amid the shifting dynamics of global energy trade. Earlier this year, GAIL (India) Ltd, the country's largest government-owned natural gas company, secured a 10-year LNG purchase agreement with Vitol, a global energy trader with extensive operations in Russia. This deal, which begins in 2026, will ensure approximately 1 million metric tons (mt) of LNG annually, including gas sourced from Russia. This agreement is instrumental for India as it strives to elevate natural gas consumption to 15% of its energy mix by 2030. India's LNG imports have demonstrated considerable variability, reflecting its dependence on this critical energy source. Imports surged to 3,516 million standard cubic meters (MMSCM) in May but fell to 2,794 MMSCM in July. Over the first four months of the year, LNG accounted for a substantial 12,269 MMSCM out of a total gas consumption of 24,210 MMSCM, underscoring the country's reliance on imported LNG to meet its growing energy needs. This volatility highlights the strategic importance of agreements, like the one with Vitol and the one between Novatek and Deepak Fertilisers, signed in February 2023, for both spot and long-term supply contract markets in securing energy stability. Russia, for its part, has been adapting its LNG export strategy in response to global pressures and the evolving market landscape. In the first half of 2024, Russian LNG imports to Europe rose by 11% from last year, with Russia supplying 69.95 million mt so far. Despite a general decline in European gas consumption and a shift toward long-term contracts, Russian LNG remained a significant portion of imports, with France alone seeing a 110% increase. This demonstrates the resilience of Russian LNG in maintaining its foothold in European markets. Additionally, Russia's LNG exports to China have also seen growth, with 1.648 million mt shipped in the first quarter of 2024-a 2% increase from the previous year. Full Article Opinion
hall No tricks: Half-term Halloween treats retailers to a +17.7% boost to UK store footfall By www.retailtechnologyreview.com Published On :: With Halloween coinciding with school half-term and the religious festival of Diwali this year, UK shoppers embraced spooky season, delivering a boost to in-store shopper traffic, the latest data from Sensormaic Solutions, the leading retail traffic consulting and analytics group from Johnson Controls, shows. Full Article Retail Supply Chain Critical Issues
hall Half-term Halloween delivers devilish boost to digital sales, rising +32.2% year-on-year By www.retailtechnologyreview.com Published On :: Online retailers saw a significant increase in online Halloween sales, bolstered by the event (31 Oct) falling during school half-term as well as coinciding with Diwali, according to data from Wunderkind, the AI-driven performance marketing solution. Full Article Internet Retailing Retail Supply Chain Critical Issues