Export Development Canada (EDC) has extended $100m finance to Mexico-based OEM producer Metalsa for $100m to improve its supply chain in the country. Metalsa is an OEM producer of automotive structures such as chassis, suspension, cradles ...
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The U.S. trade deficit in December jumped to the highest level in more than two years as exports fell and Americans bought a record amount of imports — a potentially worrisome development that could weigh on overall economic growth. ...
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Bacardi Rum has launched a new bottle pack design in the UK, incorporating influences of Art Deco. The company said the new design reflects the brand's heritage and origin. It resembles the classic style of bottles and is packed with ...
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While the UK's coconut water is thriving, new research has shown that there are further markets that could expand in global coconut water market, according to market research organisation Datamonitor. Findings showed that although UK ...
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Clothing is one of the leading segments of the online and online retail global market, according to a report by Hamburg-based business intelligence organisation yStats.com. The report ‘Global Clothing B2C ecommerce Market ...
Beef and pork processor JBS USA is planning to invest around $75m in the expansion of its beef processing complex in Hyrum, Utah. Work under the expansion includes the construction of new fabrication building, ground beef facility and ...
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Campbell Soup is planning to reorganize its business operations into three divisions, in a move to accelerate its growth trajectory. Under the new plan, the new divisions, Americas Simple Meals and Beverages, Global Biscuits and ...
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Ford has issued two safety recalls due to issues with door handle and safety belt fastener in North America. Around 205,000 units of 2010-2013 manufactured Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Ford Police Interceptor sedans have issues with ...
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Most China tier-1 solar PV module suppliers have sold out until the second quarter of 2015, according to IHS. Along with the consolidation of the PV module industry, China tier-1 suppliers increased their market share from 34% in the first ...
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Indian apparel exporter, ID Overseas has inked an exclusive licensing agreement with US based workwear brand Williamson-Dickie to explore the growing basic workwear market in the Indian sub continent. According to ID Overseas CEO Ravi ...
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Daniel Feezell, an assistant professor in the University of New Mexico’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has received a $500,000 US National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award, ...
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The theme of Gregory Conley’s latest article on Washington Times is the call for sensible ecig regulations. Conley, who is the president of American Vaping Association, likewise justifies the need for such policies in this piece. ...
Global soft drinks volumes expanded just over three percent in 2014, while value sales grew by more than six percent to reach US $867.4 billion dollars, according to market research organisation Euromonitor. While the US remains the ...
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Italian pasta maker Barilla is planning to expand its production plant in Ames, in the US state of Iowa which will see an investment of around $26.5m. The expansion, which is expected to create 23 new jobs, will also receive financial ...
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US based consumer goods and farm products company Calavo Growers has recorded an increase of 5.3% in revenue during the fourth quarter of 2014. US based consumer goods and farm products company Calavo Growers has recorded an increase of ...
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