The paint and coatings industry has put a tremendous emphasis on the Chinese market where the largest international paint manufacturers all have built major operations and continue to invest there. Chinese paints and coatings ...
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Over the past few years much has been said about the amazing economic and industrial growth achieved by China.Let's be honest,China's growth has been absolutely remarkable and is the envy of the world.In 2010 China became the world's ...
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Mars Inc has added to is confectionery stable in the UK with the launch of a Mars Caramel bar. The product, which, according to Mars has already had success in the US, Canada and Australia, will be available from 10 September as a limited ...
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Price rises have helped US-based nut group John B. Sanfilippo & Son to book a 4% increase in full-year sales, despite lower volumes. For the 12 months to the end of June, Sanfilippo & Son saw net sales reach US$700.6m. The group ...
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Gunther Grant subsidiary Got Chocolates has launched a vegan gluten-free fudge product. The company said the product was developed in response to consumer demand, with shoppers at Whole Foods Market approaching the company and asking for ...
Premier Foods plc has added to its Mr Kipling Inspirations cake line in the UK with the launch of a Dessert Classics range of themed cakes. The range, inspired by popular desserts, comprises two variants: Banoffee slice and Mississippi ...
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Nestle and General Mills have said they will cut the amount of sugar in 20 breakfast cereal products by up to 30%. Cereal Partners Worldwide, the companies' venture to sell products outside North America, said it would lower the sugar ...
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Mainly thanks to simmering market demand for new PCs running on Windows 8,Compal Electronics Inc.and Inventec Corp.,two of Taiwan's largest laptop contract manufacturers,both saw their revenue surge in November from October. Compal ...
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During the recent Los Angeles Auto Show,the all new 2013 Ford Fusion was named Green Car Journal's 2013 Green Car of the Year®due to what the magazine's publisher,Ron Cogan,describes as its"game on attitude."The Steel Market Development ...
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Shares in Dutch food group CSM closed up today (8 August) after the company reported half-year profits that beat analyst forecasts and it provided an update on the planned sale of its bakery business. CSM shares finished 3.05% higher on ...
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US agribusiness giant Cargill has launched its stevia sweetener Truvia in Venezuela. Cargill announced the launch of the natural sweetener into the South American market yesterday (18 July), following what it claims is "a year of ...
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US egg firm Cal-Maine Foods has booked an increase in full-year profits as gains from a new venture in the speciality egg market more than offset higher costs from its fresh shell eggs. In the 12 months ended 2 June, net profit climbed ...
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UK confectioner Wrigley has launched what it claims is a first for the company with the roll out of a mixed Skittles and Starburst bag. Available across all channels, Wrigley said it is hoping to tap into the "massive potential" of the ...
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UK baker Warburtons is reducing its pack size for premium rolls in a bid to appeal to more price conscious consumers. The company said it is relaunching its Lunch Rolls range and Batch Baked and cutting the pack size from six to four ...
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US food group Campbell Soup Co. has recorded a drop in first-quarter earnings as costs related to its acquisition of Bolthouse Farms hit profits. In the three months to 28 October, net earnings amounted to US$265m, an 8% drop on last ...
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