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Pathogenetix Has Announced That It Will Deliver a Proprietary Technology in Food Testing

Dec 6, 2012

US-based PathoGenetix, a developer of Genome Sequence Scanning(GSS) technology for rapid microorganism strain typing, has announced that it will deliver a proprietary technology in food safety testing, for availability in 2013. The GSS ...

Tags: rapid microorganism strain typing, a proprietary technology

Solar Sector All Gave Glasstec 2012 a 'Good Report'

Dec 6, 2012

Visitors from the fields of mechanical engineering, industry, skilled trades, architects/(façade) planners as well as the solar sector all gave glasstec 2012 a ‘good report’. Alongside the positive mood for the future ...

Tags: glasstec, 2012, report

NHTSA Has Begun Two Separate Recalls Resulting From Faulty Egress Window Handles

Dec 6, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun two separate recalls resulting from faulty egress window handles. Both Gillig Corp. and New Flyer Industries are recalling vehicles for faulty handles. New Flyer is ...

Tags: NHTSA, recalls, faulty egress window handles

General Mills Is Voluntarily Recalling Cascadian Farm Granola Bars

Dec 6, 2012

US food company General Mills is voluntarily recalling Cascadian Farm Granola Bars containing peanuts as the peanut pieces may have been sourced from its supplier Sunland, which recently recalled peanut ingredients. The recall includes ...

Tags: peanuts, peanut ingredients, products recalling

Southport Lane Has Completed Acquisition of Redwood Reinsurance SPC

Dec 6, 2012

New York-based private equity firm, Southport Lane has completed acquisition of Redwood Reinsurance SPC, a Cayman Islands-based reinsurer for an undisclosed amount. Southport Re CEO Glenn Weber said the acquisition represents the ...

Tags: Southport Lane, insurance, reinsurance platform, liability insurance

Jamba Juice Has Introduced Yogurt Line Which Combines Whole Fruit and Premium Ingredients

Dec 6, 2012

Jamba Juice, the owner of Jamba Juice stores, has introduced Whirl'ns Frozen Yogurt line, which combines whole fruit and premium ingredients. According to the company, Whirl'ns Frozen Yogurt is custom mixed-to-order. It features live and ...

Tags: whole fruit and premium ingredients, custom mixed-to-order

Jack in The Box Has Added Mini Corn Dogs to Its Menu

Dec 6, 2012

Jack in the Box, the US-based hamburger chain, has added Mini Corn Dogs to its menu. According to the company, the corn dogs are served in bite-sized portions and without sticks. The company is serving its Mini Corn Dogs in a 5-piece ...

Tags: hamburger chain, the corn dogs, bite-sized portions

FMCG Has Announced Plans to Set up a Greenfield Facility

Dec 6, 2012

Germany-based fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) has announced plans to set up a greenfield facility for manufacturing flexible packaging material and haircare productsfor manufacturing flexible packaging material and haircare products. ...

Tags: Henkel, Packaging Material, flexible packaging material

Metlife Has Reported Operating Earnings of $1.4bn

Dec 6, 2012

US underwriter MetLife has reported operating earnings of $1.4bn, or $1.32 per share for the third quarter of 2012, up by 47% from $965m, or $0.91 per share during the same period a year ago. For the quarter period ended on 30 June 2012, ...

Tags: MetLife, underwriter, operating earnings, net income

Jack in The Box Has Launched Chili Cheese Curly Fries at Participating Restaurants

Dec 6, 2012

Jack in the Box, a US-based hamburger chain, has launched Chili Cheese Curly Fries at participating restaurants. The Chili Cheese Curly Fries feature the chain's Seasoned Curly Fries in combination with beef chili and shredded Cheddar ...

Tags: hamburger chain, new product, beef chili

Henkel Has Signed a Pact with The Specialty Chemicals Company Cytec in The US

Dec 6, 2012

Germany-based Henkel has signed an agreement with the specialty chemicals company in the US, Cytec Industries to acquire its high-performance pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) product range. Henkel said the acquisition is in line with ...

Tags: Henkel, sensitive adhesives product, adhesives

Nestlé Has Reported an 8.9% Increase in Profit to CHF 5.1bn for The First Half of 2012

Dec 6, 2012

Swiss food company Nestlé has reported an 8.9% increase in profit to CHF 5.1bn ($5.2bn) for the first half of 2012, compared to CHF4.7bn ($4.8bn) in 2011, helped by higher pricing and strong demand from emerging markets. Sales ...

Tags: increase in profit, higher pricing, strong demand

ZIPPA Has Built The First Batch Preheaters with a High Recycling Cullet Portion

Dec 6, 2012

The challenge in terms of sustainability: The glass production is a very energy intensive process, where a large part of the spent fossil energy, which is necessary for the melting process, is emitted to the atmosphere again without being ...

Tags: furnace waste gases, energy savings, glass

Chaucer Has Introduced a New Marine Product Intended for Vessel Owners

Dec 6, 2012

Chaucer Syndicate 1084 has introduced a new marine product intended for vessel owners and operators in the offshore renewable energy sector. According to InsuranceTimes.co.uk, the product will be unveiled at the upcoming Seaworks ...

Tags: Chaucer Syndicate 1084, marine product, marine insurance, insurance

Sev-Rand Reshuffled Its Management and Started Operating New Facilities

Dec 6, 2012

US-based packaging supplier Sev-Rand has reshuffled its management and started operating new facilities in order to consolidate itself. The firm hopes to cut down its lead times and offer more manufacturing flexibility to Sev-Rand's ...

Tags: packaging, labels, tag