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Lillianna Byington, Christopher Doering, Megan Poinski 

After an unpredictable and turbulent 2020, many are hoping 2021 will bring more stability. But the pandemic is expected to still hold sway and influence some of the biggest food and beverage trends in the coming months.
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One major theme that will continue in the new year reflects what many wish 2020 had more of: health. Companies will be looking to launch foods and beverages with immunity-boosting ingredients. The plant-based and alternative space will also see continued growth, but take different shapes with new ingredients, from algae to mushrooms.  Full Article

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Chris Turlica, CEO - MaintainX 

In industrial facilities, the importance of preventive maintenance is well-understood. Sure, you could save a  few bucks by skipping scheduled part inspections and replacements — but those parts would break sooner as a result, putting an expensive dent in your factory’s output. Instead of sparing the oil can, plant managers know it’s better to invest upfront, and keep their machinery in prime condition.
 
Unfortunately, America’s municipal leaders have sometimes lagged behind. For decades, cities have neglected routine maintenance in a bid to conserve cash. Inevitably, public services and infrastructure have suffered as a result.  Full Article

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Philip Ashton

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) over the past couple of years have made the technology an important part of business transformation. Whether in search of efficiencies, savings or simply more advanced ways to deal with increasing quantities of data, businesses from all sectors have begun to seriously consider how they can implement AI to achieve an advantage.
 
However, AI is not the panacea many would have you believe; as with all technical investments, the success of an AI installation is highly dependent on the way it is selected, implemented and integrated with the rest of the business. AI does deliver incredible ROI for some businesses, but for others, it can result in wasted time and financial losses.  Full Article