Striploin steak Shifting food and diet trends have long shaped the direction of the food industry. Over the years, preferences have evolved; from the rise of “low fat” and “light” products to more recent focuses on “low carb,” “paleo,” and whole-food eating. Today, the spotlight is firmly on protein. The growing interest in high-protein, nutrient-dense […]

Globe floating above the hand With Trump’s recent “reciprocal” 10% tariffs on imported Australia products in the US, all eyes are on exporting businesses and the impact it will have on the Australian economy. For small businesses in a relatively small market like Australia, to reach their full potential, founders and owners often want to expand overseas. […]

Online shopping concept. Shopping cart, laptop on the desk Google officially stepped up the AI-commerce arms race last week with Shop AI: a great leap forward featuring intelligent search, agentic checkout, and virtual try-on tools. It’s sleek, fast, and marks a definitive shift away from the traditional shopping journey. This isn’t merely an enhancement to how we […]

hotel Imagine your morning staff meeting being transformed into a strategic advantage. Demand forecasting with pinpoint accuracy. Guest preferences anticipated before check-in. Service opportunities identified before they’re even requested. This isn’t just future thinking. This is happening now at forward-thinking properties worldwide. Every day, your hotel captures thousands of valuable digital signals – booking patterns, […]

The PET bottles in the rail on the conveyor belt for filling process in the drinking water factory. The food & beverage manufacturing industry is facing many challenges, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Leveraging new technology, specifically enterprise automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), will help to address these challenges. As […]

If you’ve ever assumed leadership belongs to the loudest voice in the room, prepare to be surprised. Not every strong leader commands attention with booming speeches or relentless visibility. Many of the most effective ones speak softly, think deeply, and move with intent, not noise. In today’s shifting work environment, introverts aren’t just participating—they’re excelling. […]

Organic food. Fresh harvest of vegetables. Australia is the last OECD country without a legal definition for “organic”, which is causing export challenges due to double certification requirements and Australian companies to miss out on opportunities in a lucrative and growing market. In February, the Senate’s Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee released […]

The agriculture sector is facing many challenges, from economic uncertainty to geopolitical instability and climate change. Now, new technology and AI are offering solutions. Feeding the world’s population is an escalating challenge. With the global population surpassing 8.2 billion in 2025 and projected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050, the pressure on agriculture to meet […]

The hospitality industry is on the brink of significant transformation. With advances in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and shifting consumer expectations, companies must adapt quickly – or risk falling behind. The hospitality landscape now Today’s travellers expect more than just a place to stay – they look for seamless digital interactions, personalised services, and sustainable […]

Listen to podcast here In this episode, Reuben Koh, Director of Security Strategy APJ at Akamai, explores the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats and strategies for defence. Reuben sheds light on the significant rise in sophisticated ransomware attacks, the increased targeting of industries like healthcare and finance, and the shifting tactics of threat actors, […]