The USDA is partnering with Palantir Technologies on a $300M modernization of its farm support systems. The effort aims to simplify how farmers access services while improving data coordination and cybersecurity, highlighting the increasingly integral role of digital infrastructure in managing and protecting the U.S. food supply.
Walmart’s sweeping digital shelf label rollout has sparked a familiar debate. The last time retail faced this much resistance to a shelf-level technology, it was called the barcode.
Sustainable packaging materials are moving from concept to real-world testing as scrutiny of microplastics intensifies. Explore three emerging solutions that show promise, though experts say scalability and cost remain barriers to widespread adoption.
Biofilms rarely make headlines on their own, but the contamination, spoilage, and recalls that they contribute to are part of the roughly $75B that the U.S. loses to foodborne illness every year, according to USDA estimates. Now, food producers are turning to digital twins to identify risks earlier – before they escalate into costly problems.
