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The Journal
3 days ago
- Business
- The Journal
'Strange and slightly goofy': US tech firm books out seven pubs on Dublin's Dame Lane
A TECH COMPANY booked out seven pubs, and a barbershop on Dame Lane last night to entertain guests at an IT conference. All of the pubs were turned into open bars, with food going for free for those attending too. From around 6pm to 11pm, most of Dame Lane became a private, mini Temple Bar for employees and guests of Kaseya, a US-founded IT Solutions company (valued at $2bn), that was in town for its Dattacon Europe conference over in the Convention Centre. Today, publicans were tight-lipped on the obvious question that comes to mind: how much exactly would that set you back? The man pulling pints in the self-described 'family owned boozer' Dame Tavern professed that he knew nothing, though he claimed that extra was paid to bigger venues, and those that offered food (Dame Tavern offered a pizza menu in partnership with Pi Pizza). A regular at the bar told The Journal today that the conference goers were from 'all over Europe, the States, just a few Irish'. 'I came for my usual after work pint and couldn't get in, so I sussed it out,' he said. This reporter braved the sunshine to visit the pubs that took part including DisnDat, JT Pimms, the Stag's Head, The Voyager, 4 Dame Lane, and The Bankers Bar. Publicans were hesitant to estimate an overall cost for the shindig. Advertisement The collective word on the street, however, is that we're talking 'somewhere in the region of half a million euros, once you factor in what the bars were paid, the entertainment, and the security.' The venues were paid varying fees, and live entertainment was put on in all of them. At one stage, Irish dancers put on a show in the middle of the lane. In Sam's Barbers, the manager Mark tells The Journal that the whole thing was pretty tame. 'We were flat out from 2pm until 11pm at night. We must have done between 50 and 60 haircuts. They were a friendly bunch, and no one was in a bad way, actually,' he said. It's understood all this came about a few months ago when a man who worked for an events company popped into a few of the bars on the street to inquire about whether they'd be interested. A meeting of publicans was convened, and the terms and conditions were agreed. Two bars that weren't open when the man called around missed out, unfortunately. 'It's never happened before that someone has rented out the whole lane like that, and it's the kind of thing we need more of, it went really well,' Mark said. Another bar manager said the night was 'strange, and slightly goofy, but quite fun'. 'They were all IT types, so they didn't actually drink that much, like, imagine if a company from here put on seven open bars,' he said – which seems best not to imagine. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Al Etihad
13-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Hub71 startup eyes UAE as future hub for cultivated meat
13 May 2025 21:50 MAYS IBRAHIM (ABU DHABI)With the backing of Abu Dhabi's tech ecosystem Hub71, Orbillion Bio is cooking up a future where the UAE is a leading producer and exporter of meat without the need for cattle, land, or US-founded startup leverages advanced biotechnology to grow real beef from animal cells without slaughter. In an interview with Aletihad , Patricia Bubner, CEO and founder of Orbillion Bio, explained the company's production process, which relies on cell culture technology that has long been used in the biopharma industry. This includes extracting cells from a cow and growing them in bioreactors, where they're fed nutrients like amino acids, sugars, and result is real muscle and fat cells that can be harvested and formed into ground beef products, from dumplings and kebabs to burgers and this process is traditionally expensive, Bubner noted that Orbillion's proprietary BioWare software and computational methods have helped cut production costs by 94%.The company's first cell line came from Wagyu ribeye, chosen with help from a San Francisco butcher."We wanted to start with the best-tasting meat," said Bubner. "And the feedback we've gotten from butchers and food industry partners is that it tastes just like beef, because it is beef."Though cultivated meat is still a relatively new concept for many consumers, Bubner is confident in growing interest across the Middle East."When people understand how it's made and taste it, they're much more open to it," she said. "The key is taste, price, and scale. We don't want people to compromise."Unlike conventional meat, cultivated beef is produced without antibiotics or exposure to pathogens, making it cleaner and healthier, according to Bubner."There's no blood, no contamination, no fecal matter risks. It's a sterile process," she explained. "And we don't need to raise and slaughter animals."This production approach also promises notable environmental benefits. Bubner noted that beef is among the most resource-intensive foods, as cows emit significant methane and require vast land and water claims it can cut water usage by up to 90% and land use by more than 90% compared to traditional livestock Up in Abu DhabiOrbillion Bio began exploring the UAE market after early support from regional investors, opening the team's eyes to its growing focus on food security and climate then, Bubner has made several visits to the region, culminating in the company's recent decision to set up operations in the UAE capital after joining described Abu Dhabi as "an ideal base" for climate-forward startups."We feel very supported. Hub71 is a great environment with access to investors, local producers, and fellow founders. And it's beautiful here."Currently, the startup produces its cultivated beef in Europe while working toward regulatory approval to tap into the UAE market."The UAE imports most of its meat. We can reverse that," she said. "We want to build manufacturing here, create IP, hire from local universities, and scale a new industry. The UAE has the climate goals, the infrastructure, and the vision; it's a perfect fit." The company aims to begin commercial sales by 2026–2027, with a longer-term goal of reaching commodity-level pricing by 2030 - around $4 per kilogramme.
Daily Mail
03-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
How Gen Z's matcha obsession is causing a crippling global shortage
Boomer: Fancy a cuppa? Gen Z: I'd love one. My matcha powder's on the counter. Disgusting. It looks like something you'd put in a dodgy cigarette. 'There's a raft of supposed health benefits,' according to your Boomer bible The Telegraph. 'Everything from stronger bones and improved memory to defence against cancer.' Live to 100 but the trade-off is swapping my beloved Yorkshire Tea for milky pond water? No thanks. It's actually a very specific form of leaf tea, grown in the shade in Japan, steamed and dried without being rolled, and then ground to a powder – £16.49 from Holland & Barrett. I bet the farmers whisper affirmations at the leaves while they grind them. Don't be ridiculous. The best is ground by hand and as it takes an hour to prepare just 30g of the stuff, there's not much time for blessing it. All that for tea that tastes like the contents of your shoe after a rainy walk. When I tried it, it was like chewing wet hay. You're in the minority. Demand is so great that The Japan Times warns of a global matcha shortage – despite farmers more than tripling their output since 2010. You won't catch my tea causing a geopolitical incident. Not unless Peta takes issue with those old PG Tips chimps. Animal exploitation and fusty breakfast tea? That's seriously cursed vibes. Didn't you see the survey showing only a quarter of 20-somethings ever drink a normal tea? What do you suggest? That me and the UK's other 51 million tea drinkers switch to what one Times reader rightly labelled 'boiled grass water'? It's an acquired taste, but celebs love it. Dua Lipa has more pics on Instagram with her iced matcha than with her boyfriend. It's an aesthetic. I can get the same 'aesthetic' with a blender and tin of mushy peas. It'll probably taste better, too. You need to try Blank Street's £3.90 matcha. The US-founded chain is so popular that TikTokers travel from Newcastle to its 35 London stores. One of its bestsellers is the white chocolate matcha latte with oat milk, chocolate syrup, vanilla extract and matcha. Bubble tea. The Taiwanese drink has garnered 4.5 billion views on TikTok and there are more than 400 cafés in the UK. I don't want bubbles in my tea, thanks. They're not bubbles, they're chewy tapioca balls, duh. And it's made with oolong tea, which cuts the risk of heart disease and strokes. Chewy balls in oolong tea? Sounds like when they have to pop the fish eyes on I'm a Celebrity… Wrong. The UK's biggest chain, Bubbleology, sells tasty flavours like Strawberries and Cream for £5.79. And it's pink! So Instagrammable. Drinking battery acid laced with chewy balls in the name of healthy living. What happened to builder's tea and cake? I didn't even know how to make a normal tea until I saw influencer Jessica Cuspinera's TikTok tutorial (230,000 views and counting). Where can you go wrong with making tea? It's sticking a bag in a mug, not bomb disposal. One viewer wrote, 'How much time, exactly, should the tea bag be in the hot water?' Easy! Steep the tea for exactly five minutes in boiled water, remove and add a splash of milk, as per the late Queen's butler. Another Gen Z-er thought you put the tea bag in cold water then heated it all in the microwave. Save me! So much for youngsters finding a junior job, making good tea and working their way up. Asking an intern to fetch your tea – that's definitely reinforcing outdated work hierarchies. I'd call HR. You're not a matcha? Chai a bit harder.
Associated Press
20-03-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Amsted Automotive US-Based Manufacturing Minimizes Tariff Risks for Automakers
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amsted Automotive leverages its global automotive manufacturing capabilities to maximize efficiencies and minimize costs for automakers. This includes 13 US-based manufacturing facilities producing the majority of Amsted Automotive's more than 100 million components and assemblies annually. Amsted Automotive has facilities in Europe, Asia, Mexico and Canada, producing parts to the same specifications and quality, allowing Amsted to supply customers in their region of production, minimizing cost and time. 'It has always been Amsted's strategy to manufacture in the customer's region,' said Bill Kerfin, President of Amsted Automotive. 'Having local engineering teams and manufacturing facilities improves efficiencies and minimizes costs, which is especially true today with quick-changing tariff policies.' Amsted Automotive is comprised of these US-founded and based companies: Means Industries Inc., Transform Automotive LLC, SMW Manufacturing, and Burgess-Norton Mfg. Co., Inc., that engineer and manufacture components used by nearly every global automaker, as well as industrial manufacturing companies around the world. These products and capabilities include electro-mechanical clutch solutions for electrified, hybrid and ICE propulsion systems; award-winning powder-metal technology; and market-leading metal-stamping and cold-forming and finishing capabilities. Amsted's range of experience includes gears, brake pistons, piston pins, suspension and chassis components, coupler components, road rehabilitation & milling/miner bits, electric motor housings, hybrid and EV battery trays, and more. Burgess Norton has two facilities in Geneva, IL, and one in Beaver Dam, WI. Burgess Norton manufactures powder metal components and piston pins for automotive, commercial and industrial markets. Means Industries has one facility in Saginaw, MI, and is a manufacturer of electro-mechanical clutches used in transmissions and e-axle disconnects for the automotive, commercial and industrial markets. SMW Manufacturing has two facilities in Belleville, MI, one facility in Munith, MI, one facility in Taylor, MI, and one facility in Oxford, MS. SMW, a Burgess Norton company, manufactures cold-formed components for the automotive, industrial and commercial markets. Transform Automotive has two facilities in Saginaw, MI, one facility in Sterling Heights, MI, and one facility in Shelby Township, MI. Transform manufactures advanced metal formed components for automotive, commercial and industrial markets. About Amsted Automotive In 2021, Amsted Automotive brought together Means Industries Inc., Transform Automotive, SMW Manufacturing, and Burgess-Norton Mfg. Co., Inc. to form a new and innovative technology team. The integration provides an expanded global presence with 21 facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia to serve the global automotive, off-highway and mining industries with a robust manufacturing footprint, producing over 100 million components and assemblies annually. The team combines design and engineering expertise, strategically aligned to be a leader in precision products and efficiency solutions for electrified, hybrid and ICE propulsion systems. Amsted Automotive plays an integral role in global automatic transmissions designed and manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia.
