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 Food for Thought and Support

Food and drink brands are offering consumers ‘social support’ as they search for the most effective way of utilising social media.

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Women Welcome

eBay Korea is setting a precedent with a women friendly working environment in efforts to close the gender gap.

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What a Swede Idea

VisitSweden has launched a new initiative that will connect visitors to the country with ‘real Swedes’.

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The Best of Both

Home Share is a Canadian service that aims to connect students seeking affordable accommodation with over-50s who live alone.

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Tough Love

Southwark Council in London has introduced lie detector tests in order to catch benefit fraudsters.

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No More Mold

MicroZap has created a technique that will keep bread from going moldy for 60 days.

Catherine Cottney
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