A farm in China allows you to pre-order your melon and watch it grow. This service is of interest to customers concerned about food quality. It benefits farmers through higher profits- they charge more and have less waste.
http://www.springwise.com/shoppers-can-watch-melons-grow/?
Farmhouse Market is a primarily unstaffed, membership-based retail store that is open 24/7 using a keycard entry system and self-checkouts. Replacing labor with technology means local and organic food outlets can be established conveniently and affordably in smaller communities. www.farmhousemarketnp.com
Tramsheds in Forest Lodge, Sydney, has been reconverted into a new food hub that revolves around supporting local businesses! They also set up markets on Sundays and allow small businesses to sell their products.?A few highly recommended restaurants there are Bodega, Bekya and Fish & Co. They also have a boxing gym there! You can't go wrong.?It's been incredibly popular since it opened and encourage everyone to check it out!
Noma became the best restaurant in the world by experimenting with local ingredients to create a unique dining experience. It's based in Copenhagen and will be on tour next year in Mexico. A team is already traveling throughout the country to find special local ingredients, understand the seafood, and get inspiration from the wonderful Mexican culture. Their outdoor open-air restaurant will sit nestled between the jungle and the Caribbean Sea in Tulum. Bookings will start in December for dinner in April. http://www.noma.dk/mexico.
Sydney startup Groupee has created an app which allows you to quickly pay your portion of a bill, whether you've dined with one other person or 20. http://paywithgroupee.com/
Gluggle jugs are fish shaped water jugs. When filled they produce an amusing ?glug glug? sound when poured. The ?Gluggle Jug? is a versatile product, which can be used as a water jug, wine carafe, vase, utensil jar or ornament ? and makes an ideal gift that people will never tire of using. http://www.glugglejugs.co.uk/
