domestic-business

This mechanical engineer is building robots to harvest raspberries

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CNN — Around 38% of the world’s total landmass is used for agriculture – yet hunger is worsening, and food security is in crisis, threatened by pressures including climate change, conflict and global reccessions. While there’s no one-stop solution, technology can help fill some of the gaps. Mechanical engineer Josie Hughes is on a mission … Read more

Inflation may be easing, but grocery prices are still way up

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New York CNN — Once again, food inflation is outpacing overall inflation. In the year through November, food got 10.6% more expensive, with grocery prices rising 12% and menu prices jumping 8.5%, not adjusted for seasonal swings, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday. In that same period, overall inflation rose 7.1%. Food prices are … Read more