Volkswagen is planning to build electric vehicles in North America by 2020, in a bid to regain its lost image following the diesel emission scandal. The announcement was made by newly appointed Volkswagen America head Hinrich Woebcken ...
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Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has revealed his second part of his self-titled masterplan, which intends to take the automaker to the next level. Musk in his official Tesla blog started by reminding about this first Master Plan where he ...
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South Korean electronics giant Samsung has acquired a 2% stake in Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD for $455m. This move is being seen as an attempt by the South Korean firm to foray into automotive industry. Many technology ...
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Hain Daniels, a subsidiary of US-based Hain Celestial group, has announced that it will shut down a fruit packaging plant in Luton, UK, following a review of its facilities. The company, which makes Hartley’s and Robertson’s ...
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Specialty vegetable and legume seed producer Suba Seeds, owned by a private equity firm Paine & Partners, has acquired Brotherton Seed. However, financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 1936, Brotherton Seed ...
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Bunge is excited to introduce Non-GMO Project Verified milled corn ingredients and non-GMO project verified oils at the annual IFT (Institute of Food Technologists, July 17-19) show next week in Chicago. Bunge will also feature its ...
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Jeep has introduced a new concept edition to mark the brand’s 75th year of existence in the worldwide automotive scenario. The Jeep Wrangler 75th Salute Concept showcases rugged functionality with heritage design cues initially seen ...
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French-based private label biscuit maker Biscuits Bouvard has acquired Belgian pastry manufacturer Pidy for undisclosed sum. Pidy, which specializes in manufacturing ready-to-fill sweet and savoury products, has production facilities in ...
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HanesBrands has completed the acquisition of Pacific Brands Limited, the leading underwear and intimate apparel company in Australia. The acquisition of Pacific Brands adds Bonds, Australia’s top brand of underwear, babywear and ...
Bern Unlimited Inc. has promoted Jeff Cavicchi, formerly National Sales Manager, to Director of Global Operations and named three new leaders to head up sales both in the U.S. and overseas. Cavicchi, a 20-year veteran of the bike ...
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Because consumer preferences are continuing to evolve and Dannon puts consumers at the center of every decision it makes, today the nation's leading yogurt maker is implementing the first of many major changes to provide more choice to ...
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Schuman Cheese, the iconic fourth-generation Italian cheese company, is debuting a new line of specialty cheeses as part of the company's 70th Anniversary celebration. The new line, Yellow Door Creamery, is entirely rBST-free and carries ...
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Spanish Ebro Foods has acquired a controlling stake in flour producer and retailer Santa Rita Harinas for €4.8m ($5.34m). In a statement to Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), Ebro said that it has bought 52% ...
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Hilary’s, the creator of convenient and culinary foods made from real ingredients and free from common allergens, has unveiled four new flavor-packed salad dressings: Chili-Lime Vinaigrette, Beet Vinaigrette, Tomato Kalamata Dressing, ...
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The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the first GRAS classification for any rice protein to Axiom Foods for their clinically-studied Oryzatein organic brown rice protein ingredient. Axiom's Vegotein pea protein was also awarded a ...
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