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Cyprus’ Labour Ministry Highlights AI’s Growing Role In Employment

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 21, 2025

At a ministerial conference in Gdańsk, Cyprus’ Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou underscored the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, calling for policies that drive innovation while preventing new inequalities.

Speaking at the event, organized by Poland’s EU presidency, Panayiotou stressed the need to enhance AI capabilities across the employment sector. He highlighted the importance of equipping both employers and employees with the skills to leverage AI effectively, boosting productivity across Europe’s economy.

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Cyprus has taken proactive steps to ensure responsible AI adoption, including the formation of a dedicated AI Taskforce aimed at integrating AI into the country’s labor market. This initiative aligns with broader European goals of sustainable digital transformation while maintaining social justice principles.

During the conference, Panayiotou met with Oliver Röpke, president of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), to discuss AI’s role in reshaping workplaces. Their conversation covered the opportunities and risks AI presents for employees and businesses, a key focus for the ministry as Cyprus prepares for its upcoming European presidency.

With AI rapidly reshaping industries, Cyprus is positioning itself as a leader in responsible AI implementation, ensuring technology serves both economic growth and social fairness.

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Elevating Infant Nutrition: Nara Organics Unveils Premium Organic Formula

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 30, 2025

The Origins Of A Vision

When Esther Hallam welcomed her daughter Nara into the world, she immediately confronted a formidable challenge: identifying a trustworthy, high-quality organic infant formula. In a U.S. market dominated by cost-cutting practices—such as the use of skim milk supplemented with oils to meet nutritional standards—Hallam observed a disconnect between established availability and uncompromised quality. Research linking corn syrup to obesity and palm oil to reduced calcium absorption only reinforced her resolve to seek a safer alternative.

Redefining Industry Standards

Frustrated by the limitations of existing options, Hallam devoted seven years to developing an organic, whole-milk formula with the expertise of leading scientists and pediatric nutritionists. Nara Organics distinguishes itself by offering the highest percentage of milk fat of any formula on the U.S. market and a significantly reduced reliance on plant-based oils. The carefully selected blend of organic sunflower, coconut, and rapeseed oils not only meets nutritional needs but also minimizes potential health risks inherent to additives like palm oil, soy, and corn syrup.

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Manufacturing Excellence In Germany

Rather than manufacturing domestically—a decision influenced by previous concerns over Cronobacter contamination in American facilities—Nara Organics leverages the advanced, oxygen-controlled production environment of a German facility, widely regarded as the birthplace of powdered infant formula. Chief Marketing Officer Meika Hollender detailed that their unique manufacturing process, which minimizes oxygen exposure during can sealing, substantially extends shelf life and preserves formula integrity, setting a new standard in infant nutrition.

Strategic Investment And Market Impact

Backed by $32 million from prominent investors including AlleyCorp, BBG Ventures, Corazon Ventures, Gingerbread Capital, and Torch Capital, Nara Organics has also garnered support from high-profile celebrity investors such as Serena Williams, Gina Rodriguez, and Nicky Hilton. This robust investment positions the company at the vanguard of an organic infant formula market projected to grow from $20.7 billion in 2023 to $37 billion by 2032.

Enhancing Consumer Accessibility And Community Commitment

Nara Organics is available for purchase directly via its website, subscription models, and a dedicated mobile app that assists parents in tracking essential aspects of infant care. To underscore its commitment to community well-being, the company is donating over 1,400 cans of formula to the Good+ Foundation, which strives to alleviate multi-generational poverty by providing essential services to under-resourced families.

By merging state-of-the-art production with a commitment to organic, high-quality ingredients, Nara Organics is poised to redefine the benchmarks of infant nutrition in a competitive, evolving market.