Last week's Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair set an improved tone for the diamond market despite challenging conditions in the Far East. Overall, it should be considered a good show as dealer trading picked up after a very slow summer. After ...
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards has ordered Samsung and its battery suppliers to X-ray batteries in Note 7 handsets following a global recall of the phones. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, the South Korean firm has ...
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Despite an upturn in demand, PV module prices have plunged further in September, as suppliers scrambled for orders during trade fairs in India and the U.S. Indian buyers have demanded further cut into quotes, already at low level, driving ...
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Meredith Corporation and Bellisio Foods have introduced new EatingWell frozen entrées. EatingWell frozen entrées are a delicious addition to the freezer aisle and feature ingredients selected specifically for those seeking ...
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Manufacturing company SRF is all set to begin production of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films in India. The production will be done at their new facility in Indore, Madhya Pradesh state. SRF for this will be employing a new ...
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According to the statistics from the goverment and Indian Ministry of Commerce, India's volume of goods trade was USD298.21 billion from January to June in 2016, down 10.7% year-on-year (the same below). Exports fell by 5.1% to USD130.55 ...
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India based firm Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has introduced a new range of packaging for its syrup bottles and blister in order to make them patient-friendly. The company, in partnership with California-based design and consulting firm ...
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The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), a national apex body, is reportedly developing new packaging specifications for pharmaceutical products being exported to African and Asian countries. The development of new specification, as ...
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An increase in eastbound long-haul grain and petcoke cargoes from the US Gulf Coast has triggered a rebound in Handysize and Supramax freight rates in this key loading area this week. Also, inquiries in the region remains spearheaded by ...
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The India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), which took place in Mumbai this week, reflected a cautious local diamond and jewelry trade, even if sentiment was better than expected. Suppliers arrived with low expectations as a month-long ...
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Greiner Packaging has established a joint venture (JV) company in India, in a bid to expand its operations in the country. The European company, along with Indian plastic packaging firm Century Ultrapack, has established a new JV firm ...
Orchids Paper Products Company reported results for the second quarter of 2016. Jeff Schoen, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "I am encouraged by Orchids year-to-date 2016 performance, as converted product sales have ...
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DuPont Nutrition & Health has entered India’s flat bread market by launching packaged rotis amid growing demand for easy-to-prepare food in the country. The rotis are aimed at attracting customers who are looking beyond the ...
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India based food contract packer Schreiber Dynamix Dairies (SDDPL) has launched a second aseptic food processing and packaging facility at Fazilka in the state of Punjab, with an investment of Rs1bn ($14.8m). Launched in International ...
US-based private equity firm KKR has committed to invest INR520 crore in India’s dairy company Kwality to support is growth plans. Kwality will utilise the funds for capital expenditure purposes to further strengthen its milk ...
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