UK-based retailer The Co-operative Food has introduced recyclable packaging for its own-brand onion range in a bid to step up its efforts to divert the majority of its operational waste from landfill. According to the retailer, producing ...
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US chicken manufacturer Pilgrim's Pride returned to profit in the first half of its financial year but has warned of "challenges" ahead. In the six months ended 26 June, the company made a net profit of US$108.5m compared to a net loss ...
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US snack and cola maker PepsiCo has booked a 21% decline in second-quarter net profit. In an earnings update today (25 July), the company said net profit totalled US$1.49bn in the 12 weeks to 16 June, down from $1.89bn in the previous ...
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Nissan has promised to substantially expand its currently limited range of hybrid models,as the manufacturer combats slow sales of its all-electric Leaf hatchback. Petrol-electric power is currently reserved for Nissan's Infiniti luxury ...
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Acura,the US luxury division of Honda,will unveil a prototype of the next-generation Honda MDX at next year's 2013 Detroit motor show in January,marking the popular SUV's return to the world stage. The announcement,joined by a teaser ...
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Lindt & Sprungli has launched a range of "decadent" filled chocolate bars in the UK. The Creation bars are available in four flavours: Divine Hazelnut, Velvety Vanilla Almond, Sumptuous Dark Orange and Luscious Caramel. Lindt said it ...
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UK online food retailer Ocado has reported a slowdown in sales growth in the third quarter. The retailer today (20 September) reported a 9.9% increase in gross sales for the quarter to GBP162.6m (US$263.2m). However, this marks a ...
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Toshiba Imaging provided the point-of-view (POV) camera for Nik Wallenda's successful, record-breaking tightrope walk over Niagara Falls on June 15, 2012. The tiny IK-HR1S high-def imager captured the sensational footage from the tightrope ...
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UK discount retailer Poundland has added around 100 products to its grocery stable. The range, which adds to 252 existing lines, includes Del Monte fruit juices, Whitworths brown sugar, Kellogg's Cornflakes and Heinz soup. Each product ...
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OSRAM AG and Euro Disney Associés S.C.A.,which operates Disneyland Paris,today announce a five-year strategic corporate alliance.This agreement will position Osram as the official lighting partner of Disneyland Paris,Europe's number ...
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Images of the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG compact performance four-door'coupe'undergoing testing have been released by the German car maker. The high-quality pictures reveal the CLA's shape and design won't stray too far from the Concept ...
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UK - Electrosonic has confirmed its acquisition of Global Immersion which will continue to serve the planetarium, institutional theatreand giant screen markets. The acquisition was completed on 10 December 2012. "This is a significant ...
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PepsiCo's president John Compton has left the group after less than eight months in the role. Compton, who worked for PepsiCo for the last 30 years, will become CEO of Pilot Flying J Oil Corporation, which operates truck stops in his home ...
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When semi-trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. won an exclusive 5-year contract to produce 2,500 frac tanks for a supplier to the fast-growing hydraulic fracturing industry, it turned to DJ Products for a safe, effective way to move ...
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Broadcom has announced a joint development agreement with Hyundai Motor to accelerate the introduction of high speed Ethenet networking in cars for infotainment,telematics and driver assistance systems such as surround view parking and lane ...
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