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BrewDog has announced the opening of 102 new virtual bars this Friday, after UK pubs were forced to shut in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

An artificial ‘tongue’ that can taste subtle differences between drams of whisky could help tackle the counterfeit alcohol trade, scientists say. 

Arla will trial automated 3D imagery systems on several of its UK farms, as the company aims to speed up the identification of animal welfare issues.

Arla Foods has developed a new artificial intelligence tool to better predict milk intake from farms, in a move to boost profitability and sustainability.

Kellogg, Accenture and Qualcomm have launched a solution that uses eye-tracking technology to determine the best way to stock shelves for retailers.

Organisers of Munich's Oktoberfest have updated the beer festival for the 21st century with a line of mobile applications for the iPhone.

Pocket Cocktails is a new iPhone application that offers a fun twist to the traditional cocktail hour.

Paper-based packaging expert, Smurfit Kappa, has developed a new bag-in-box filling technology.