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Yakult Appoint Shinji Yamaguchi to Managing Director of Yakult UK & Ireland

Yakult UK & Ireland has appointed Shinji Yamaguchi as Managing Director, replacing Hiroaki Yoshimura, who moves to the company’s European headquarters, in the Netherlands, as Managing Director of Yakult Europe.

Accor: Why ‘Wellness Dining’ Is Reshaping Food and Beverage Strategy in Hospitality

Health and wellness are becoming a defining force in hospitality food and beverage strategy say Accor, pushing hotel operators to rethink menus, sourcing and kitchen operations as guest expectations evolve.

AWS Launches Amazon Bio Discovery to Speed AI-Driven Drug Research in Life Sciences

AWS has launched Amazon Bio Discovery, a new AI-powered application designed to help life sciences researchers accelerate drug discovery by combining biological foundation models, agentic AI and integrated lab testing workflows.

Amazon Expands Leo Satellite Ambitions with Globalstar Acquisition to Add Direct-to-Device Connectivity

Amazon is moving deeper into satellite communications with plans to acquire Globalstar, a deal that will expand the capabilities of its Amazon Leo low Earth orbit satellite network and add direct-to-device (D2D) mobile connectivity services.

How Nestlé and the ILO are Working to Strengthen Labour Standards in Coffee Supply Chains

Nestlé and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are expanding their long-standing partnership with a new two-year initiative aimed at improving labour rights and fair recruitment practices across coffee supply chains in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

Behind Sainsbury’s Long-Term Partnership Supply Model and Why it Matters for Food Producers

Sainsbury’s multi-year farming strategy is designed to strengthen supply chains and support long-term agricultural investment.

How Telefónica’s Digital Solutions Helped Avoid 19.2 Million Tonnes of CO₂e in 2025

Telecom giant Telefónica expands Eco Smart portfolio as businesses turn to digital tools for decarbonisation.

Rolls-Royce SMR and Great British Energy: The Project that Could Reshape Europe’s Nuclear Supply Chain

The UK has taken a major step in advancing next-generation nuclear energy after Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) signed a contract with Rolls-Royce SMR to begin technology design work for the country’s first Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

PwC: Why Most AI Value is Going to Just 20% of Companies

New PwC study finds leading businesses are using AI for growth rather than just productivity

Vodafone and WWF Turn Tech Waste into Conservation Wins

Vodafone and WWF celebrate the collection of one million unused phones, transforming everyday consumer action into £1 million for global conservation while accelerating the shift towards a circular, low-impact digital economy.

How Mastercard and New Loop Are Using Digital Payments to Scale Reusable Packaging in Cities

Circular payment infrastructure between Mastercard and New Loop removes friction from deposit return systems in Copenhagen

Philips Drives a Circular Economy Through Sustainable Design

Philips is advancing sustainable innovation across consumer health, leveraging its EcoDesign framework, bio-based materials, refurbishment, and circular solutions to reduce environmental impact whilst meeting growing demand for more responsible, longer-lasting products.