China unveiled its economic growth target for 2015 Thursday, putting an end to months of speculation.[Special coverage] The target, as expected, was lowered to "around 7 percent," a level not seen since 2004 and 0.5 percentage points ...
Tags: Consumer Electronics, Growth
With Samsung having ditched Snapdragon chips in favour of creating its own Exynos offering for the flagship Galaxy S6, Qualcomm has looked for the positives in being shunned. While many would be weeping at the thought of lost profits, ...
Tags: Galaxy S6, Exynos Chip
US-based chocolate manufacturer Hershey has decided to use genetically modified (GM)-free ingredients in its chocolate products. The firm said that its milk chocolate bars as well as chocolate drop 'Kisses' packs would no more contain ...
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has decided to pursue dispute settlement consultations with the Government of China at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) concerning China’s “Demonstration Bases-Common Service ...
Ronnoco Coffee, the portfolio company of Huron Capital Partners, has acquired US Roasterie, a private label manufacturer of coffee. This forms a part of the company's strategy to grow in terms of geographic presence and market share. ...
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General Motors has rejected the pleas of two US senators who urged the automaker to extend the deadline for filing claims related to faulty ignition switch compensation program. The company in return said that it already extended the ...
Tags: Compensation Program, Auto
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Asheville, N.C., is among 22 communities selected to receive technical assistance to pursue development strategies that support smart growth and sustainability goals and ...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Canton, Miss., is among 22 communities selected to receive technical assistance to pursue development strategies that support smart growth and sustainability goals and ...
Tags: neighborhood revitalization, economic improvements, Construction
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Mobile and Prichard, Ala., are among 22 communities selected to receive technical assistance to pursue development strategies that support smart growth and sustainability ...
Carlsberg has announced a ground-breaking agreement to develop the world’s first fully biodegradable wood-fiber bottle for beverages. Carlsberg has initiated a three-year project with packaging company ecoXpac, with the ...
Tags: Wood-Fiber Bottle, Beverages, Agriculture
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that 22 communities will receive technical assistance to pursue development strategies that support smart growth and sustainability goals and encourage local economic ...
Tags: housing, transportation, environmental protection, Construction
Cereal maker Post Holdings has agreed to acquire ready-to-eat and natural cereals producer MOM Brands, in a $1.15bn deal. An agreement to this effect was signed by MOM Brands. MOM Brands offers Malt-O-Meal brand ready-to-eat cereals, ...
Tags: hot cereals, Agriculture
The Adidas Group entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Rockport business to a new entity formed by Berkshire Partners and New Balance for a total consideration of $280 million, most of which will be paid in cash with the remainder ...
Tags: footwear brands, Sporting Goods
Subaru Canada, in cooperation with Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru vehicles, held the North American reveal of the "SUBARU VIZIV 2 CONCEPT" today at the 2015 Montreal International Auto Show. The "SUBARU VIZIV ...