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Plugging the leak: Innovative solutions for reducing water loss and its economic impact
As global water demand rises and infrastructure ages, water loss due to leaks has become unsustainable; up to 30% of treated water is lost worldwide. The EU’s Drinking Water Directive mandates utilities to monitor and reduce leakage, requiring advanc …
Q&A: Datatecnics on Solutions to Overcome Barriers in Water Management
We spoke to Datatecnics' Founder and CEO, Suhayl Zulfiquar, to discuss how their advanced solutions are reshaping utility management. Suhayl’s insights not only illuminate the potential of smart technology in predicting network failures and optimisin …
Q&A: Samp’s Approach to Streamlining Water Utility Operations with 3D and AI
Samp is a forward-thinking company that is reshaping the way utilities manage their infrastructure. By blending state-of-the-art technology with practical solutions, Samp is enabling utilities to meet the complex demands of today’s rapidly changing l …
Unlocking Water from Air: How Reticular Chemistry is Reshaping Water Sustainability
As climate change intensifies water scarcity around the globe, innovative breakthroughs in material science are offering promising solutions to secure fresh water in even the harshest environments. A recent Newsweek article explores how advanced mate …
Video Interview: Arcadis on Supporting Utilities Reach AMP8 Targets
Gain insights from James Cooper, Global Director of Water at ARCADIS as he shares an update on recent project developments involving AMP8 targets and supporting water utilities tackle net-zero challenges.

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  • Experts at a summit discussed the misalignment of traditional venture capital models with the agri-food sector's long innovation timelines, highlighting the need for more patient and flexible funding approaches. While some panellists suggested recalibrating expectations and strategies, others emphasized the importance of customer-centric innovation and government involvement. The consensus was that venture capital alone is insufficient, and a more diversified funding landscape involving government support and strategic partnerships is essential to drive meaningful innovation in agri-food systems.
  • Dutch animal nutrition group, De Heus, has agreed to acquire 100% of CJ Feed & Care’s operations in Vietnam, Indonesia, South Korea, Cambodia, and the Philippines, in a deal that significantly strengthens its presence across Asia.
  • Corteva joins a growing list of companies that believe going alone is better than sticking together.
  • Bayer is shifting its focus in Europe from carbon farming to developing regenerative value chain partnerships with major food brands like PepsiCo and Mars Petcare. The company aims to enhance biodiversity, water management, and soil health by tailoring solutions to specific crops and regions, addressing the long-term sourcing needs of food brands while supporting farmers in managing immediate challenges like drought. Bayer collaborates with partners to financially compensate farmers for adopting regenerative practices, advocating a gradual approach to ensure a sustainable transition and emphasizing the importance of mindset shifts across the value chain.
  • UK-based start-up Oxcel uses nanobubbles to improve the gut health of livestock, thus reducing feed costs, as the company plans to expand the technology with the help of a seed round.