Russian retailer Magnit has booked an increase in profit in the first nine months of the year, boosted by a high pace of new store openings and a focus on low prices. In the nine months to the end of September, net income soared 140.6% to ...
US speciality retailer The Fresh Market booked a jump in third-quarter sales and earnings this morning (28 November). The Fresh Market said net sales rose 22.1% in the three months to 28 October, climbing to US$321.5m as new store ...
Australian chocolate retailer Darrell Lea is set to close half of its stores, resulting in a loss of almost 200 jobs. The company's administrators, PPB Advisory, noted that 32 of the stores will close, leaving 198 casual, part-time and ...
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded the recall of Spice Kingdom brand dried Egyptian Basil products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The latest recall includes Spice Kingdom brand dried Egyptian Basil ...
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NBTY, a US-based manufacturer of nutritional supplements, has opened a $20m nutritional bar manufacturing plant in Amityville, New York. NBTY noted that the facility will enable the company to meet the increasing demand for its ...
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Brazilian meat giant Marfrig has returned to profit in the third quarter of the year. In the three-month period, net income amounted to BRL$10.4m (US$5.1bn), reversing a net loss of BRL$540m recorded a year ago. Marfrig put the ...
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Swiss commodities trader Glencore International has announced that it has received approval from the Canadian government for C$6.1bn ($6.01bn) acquisition of grain handler Viterra. Glencore, which has been in discussion with the ...
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Nature's Pride, the American bread brand owned by Hostess Brands, is rolling out a new packaging for its wide-pan Hearty Breads, featuring simplified nutritional benefits, in order to help consumers make better informed choices. All the ...
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Partners from research and industry are studying the principles of next-generation cabin lighting Gradual transitions from day into night have become standard today on board of modern passenger aircraft. Bergische Universität ...
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Nature's Emporium is voluntarily recalling Baby Move brand Prune Concentrate - a dietary supplement, as the product may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The affected product, Baby ...
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US-based nutrition company Herbalife has launched Formula 1 Express Meal Bar, a high-protein meal replacement bar. The company noted that the new bar, which is high in dietary fiber, has been developed for good nutrition and weight ...
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For flat glass manufacturers and finishers wishing to protect their products from damage or influences that could degrade quality,there's no way around the experts at IfG Ingenieurbüro für Glastechnik GmbH. The company is ...
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Merino pioneer Icebreaker is appealing to a new generation of customers by launching a new fit and grading system for all its garments.Populations'body sizes have changed over time,so the New Zealand-based company hired global fit experts ...
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Danone and Fonterra are planning to acquire a controlling stake in India-based Tirumala Milk Products, a leading supplier of liquid milk in the country. The company's private equity investor Carlyle Group, and the promoters have started a ...
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Australian supermarket chain Woolworths is recalling Macro Wholefoods Market Organic Biodynamic Almonds due to Salmonella contamination. According to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), the product being recalled was sold in ...
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