World demand for lighting is set to grow by as much as 12.3 per cent yearly though 2016, according to a recent report. Reportlinker projects that the market will be worth $78.3 billion (£49.6 billion) in three years' time. The ...
Tags: LED, Lighting Market, Lighting
Two billion tonnes of food never makes it on a plate – this was the headline that grabbed the nation’s attention mid-January, putting the food industry and its practices under the microscope again, re-igniting the debate on ...
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Apparelsourcing Paris is asserting its role as a major platform for European sourcing in terms of the diversity of exhibitors and the range of products offered. With one month to go before the doors open, the show is recording an increase ...
All those pet cat profiles add up: Facebook has reported that roughly 76 million of the 1.06 billion user accounts on its social network are bogus in some way or other. The company identifies three types of accounts that don't represent ...
Tags: Facebook, Fake Accounts, computer news
Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq upstream petroleum witnessed three unprecedented interrelated developments post-2003: A grand opening to FDI;offering ...
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Sustainable sourcing CBI supports exporters from developing countries to Europe As the opening date draws nearer, Apparelsourcing Paris is recording an increase of almost 15% in registrations compared with the same period in 2012. The ...
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In 2012, the foreign trade market was in the doldrums, the domestic market faced fierce competition. Garment enterprises were facing high pressure on the stock which was rarely seen in recent years. In the situation of doldrums and weak ...
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Simple actions by consumers and food retailers can dramatically cut the 1.3 billion tonnes of food lost or wasted each year and help shape a sustainable future, according to a new global campaign to cut food waste launched today by the UN ...
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Japan-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Printing & Packaging Machinery and Ryobi have signed a pact to study the possibility of establishing a joint venture company for sheetfed printing technology. The two Japan-based press ...
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A global campaign designed to help retailers and consumers cut down on food waste has been launched by the United Nations' Food & Agriculture Organisation and civil society partners. The 'Think. Eat. Save. Reduce Your Footprint' campaign, ...
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British industrial design company Therefore have developed LED-powered GravityLight, to ensure the world’s developing countries have access to affordable and safe lighting. The GravityLight was designed by Therefore directors ...
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TOMI OTEE and The First Tee of Metropolitan New York are excited to announce their partnership in bringing sustainable practices to the golf industry. As the premier eco-friendly golf apparel brand, TOMI OTEE is a pioneer and leader in ...
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The Open Data Institute (ODI) opened for business in December, underlining the UK’s position as a world leader in the field. The Technology Strategy Board is a key funder of the new institute providing £2 m per year over the ...
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BP on Wednesday raised its estimate of global energy demand in 2030 and predicted that shale natural gas, tight oil and biofuels will play an increasingly important role in meeting the world's energy needs. World energy demand will ...
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US-based ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s has announced that it will be collaborating with its long-term partner, Fairtrade International (FLO), to utilize Fairtrade ingredients for its products. In 2013, Ben & Jerry's products in ...
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