What is this A(H7N9) virus? H7N9 is a subtype of influenza virus. H7N9 viruses have been previously detected mainly in wild birds, though other H7 viruses been reported around the globe in domestic and wild birds. The recent event in ...
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The three main light bulbs from which consumers find themselves needing to choose are incandescent bulbs,compact fluorescent lights(CFLs)and LEDs.But what are the main differences between the three and how do people know which one is right ...
In March, the consumer price index (CPI) went up by 2.1 percent year-on-year. The prices grew by 2.0 percent in cities and 2.2 percent in rural areas. The food prices went up by 2.7 percent, while the non-food prices increased by 1.8 ...
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After months of testing gas grills the results are in and out of the 100-plus grills, the Weber Spirit SP-320 tops Consumer Reports' gas grill Ratings. At $600, the Spirit isn't the most affordable model on our tops picks list, but there's ...
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The owners of UK-based egg producer Noble Foods are evaluating plans to sell the company, which is valued at approximately £400m. Farmers Peter Dean and Michael Kent, the joint owners of the business, are believed to have started ...
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Responding to the occurrence of the A(H7N9) influenza virus in China requires strong biosecurity measures, FAO said today. Unlike other influenza strains, including highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, this new virus is hard to detect in ...
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A(H7N9) influenza borke out in China recently. What is this A(H7N9) virus? H7N9 is a subtype of influenza virus. H7N9 viruses have been previously detected mainly in wild birds, though other H7 viruses been reported ...
China has culled all poultry at Huhuai produce market in Songjiang district of Shanghai in order to limit a bird flu outbreak caused by a new strain of H7N9 virus. The culling was carried out after authorities from the China's Ministry of ...
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Packaging systems manufacturer Flavorseal has announced the launch of its new shrink bag, which has been designed for packaging fresh or frozen poultry. According to the US-based company, the bag has a rounded bottom, high shrink rate and ...
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Dutch food firm Vion has completed the sale of its red meat and poultry activities to UK-based 2 Sisters Food. The sale included 11 processing facilities, including those in Coupar Angus, Cambuslang and Portlethen. The deal is expected ...
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US-based packaging systems manufacturer Flavorseal has unveiled a new shrink bag designed specifically for packaging fresh or frozen poultry. The shrink bag features rounded bottom, high shrink rate and glossy appearance that together ...
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This combination checkweigher and metal detector system is designed to provide an all-in-one solution, integrating the SSV series checkweigher and dual wave series metal detector, and providing safety compliance in the food and ...
US-based poultry firm Allen Harim is in talks to acquire former Pinnacle Foods (Vlasic) processing facility in Millsboro, Delaware, US with an investment of about $100m. The 460,000ft2 remodeled facility would employ 700 people and will ...
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Global protein manufacturer BHJ Ingredients has unveiled SCANPRO FCP 75/SF, a new functional chicken protein for the poultry and chicken meat processors. The company stated that the new ingredient will be particularly appealing to meat ...
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US-based chicken processor Koch Foods plans to expand its poultry processing facility in Harris County, Georgia, US with an investment of $49m, a move which is expected to create 750 jobs. The expansion is expected to increase the ...
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