In the next 40 years we’ll need to produce as much food as we did over the past 8,000 years. But as our population grows, the resources we need are shrinking and so farmers and scientists around the world are finding new solutions to feed us all. Video by Leila Hussain and Menglin Huang Like
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The original Noma opened in Copenhagen 15 years ago, surprising guests with its inventive offerings, like dishes disguised as herb pots. Noma was voted number one restaurant in the world four times. But not too long ago, Chef René Redzepi shut everything down. And this latest move could give them back the title. Noma closed
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New Zealand’s wine industry was the first in the world to have a national sustainability programme and more than 96 percent of its vineyards operate according to specific environmental standards. Measures to reduce waste and emissions include using lighter bottles and natural fertilisers, and minimising packaging. One vineyard has even managed to reduce its waste
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Are you stuck at your desk dreaming of another working life? Many consider switching careers but few are brave enough to do it. The FT’s Emma Jacobs wants to know what it’s like to leave a job as a teacher and enter the very different world of coding or software programming, and how to do
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Auto industry icon Lee Iacocca, once one of America’s highest profile business executives and credited with rescuing Chrysler from near-bankruptcy in the 1980s, has died. He was 94. He was instrumental in the creation of the Ford Mustang and the Chrysler minivan. Iacocca’s youngest daughter confirmed he passed away of natural causes Tuesday. He is
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Pine nuts have long been desired for their unique flavor, use in traditional recipes, and health benefits. They’re also one of the most expensive nuts in the world, selling for upwards of $117 per kilogram. So what makes them so special? And why are they so expensive? MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Japanese Calligraphy Brushes
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Kenyan agritech startup Apollo is using a combination of technology and local communication networks to provide a scalable solution for small-scale farmers to become commercial producers. #agriculture​​ #foodproduction​​ ► To learn more, visit our website – https://foodrevolution.ft.com/​​ ► Watch more videos from this series here – https://bit.ly/30WT7qx​​ ► Subscribe to our channel – http://bit.ly/2POLnkE​​ ►
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Learn more at https://bigdeal.ft.com/ Why are chief executives so worried about tech giants investing in their sectors? James Fontanella-Khan, the FT’s US corporate finance and deals expert, explains how legacy companies are trying to fight the disruptors and stay relevant by making risky acquisitions. ► Subscribe to FT.com here: http://bit.ly/2GakujT ► Subscribe to the Financial
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The FT investigates the Holy See’s finances and looks at how landmark proceedings linked to a controversial London property deal are seen as part of Pope Francis’s reforms in the city-state. Read more at https://on.ft.com/3ofZkrC #Vatican #CatholicChurch #PopeFrancis #reforms See if you get the FT for free as a student (http://ft.com/schoolsarefree) or start a £1
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The dala horse is a centuries-old handicraft that has become the national symbol of Sweden. Generations of Swedish artisans at Nils Olsson Dalahästar have been making hand-carved wooden horses since 1928. MORE STILL STANDING VIDEOS: How Indian Potters Are Reinventing Themselves | Still Standing Meet The Last Family Keeping The 400-Year-Old Rogan Art Alive |
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FT statistics journalist Federica Cocco is from Italy but wanted to become a British citizen to be able to vote. Here she shares her survival guide to the long and complicated process – the costs, the paperwork, the pomp and ceremony. ► Check out our Community tab for more stories on the economy. ► Listen
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Based in Providence, Rhode Island, Lotuff Leather creates handcrafted leather goods with their team of twenty two employees. One of their most complicated bags, the Triumph Briefcase, requires a multitude of skill sets to create; from leather working, to painting, to hand-stitching. Video by Jordan Oplinger and Alan Jeffries Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become
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Sanjay Shah used an obscure loophole to go from unemployed trader to $700 million whale in just a few years. Now regulators are after him for what they consider the biggest tax heist in European history. Read more about this notorious tax heist in Bloomberg Businessweek: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-06/the-unemployed-trader-who-became-a-700-million-cum-ex-exile #Storylines #Trading #BloombergQuicktake ——– Like this video? Subscribe:
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With her PhD in math, Ivana Seric had expected to wind up with a career in academia—but thanks to the growing use of statistical analysis in the NBA, she took a job with the Philadelphia 76ers instead. As a data scientist, she helps the team’s coaches devise smarter strategies to win. Next Jobs is a
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Turns out dry cleaning isn’t dry at all. We take you inside Meurice Garment Care in the Bronx to see how the dry cleaning process works at a company that has been doing it for over 60 years. ————————- Produced by Justin Gmoser; Additional Camera by Alana Kakoyiannis ————————- Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/ Business Insider is
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April 13 — Ecovative Design has made a mission of replacing synthetic plastic polymers with natural mushroom based polymers. After disrupting the packaging industry with a line of fully biodegradable mushroom packaging, they are now setting their sights on replacing manufactured wood products. (Video by Brandon Lisy, Justin Beach) –Subscribe to Bloomberg on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg
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