The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Winter, the 19th solar term of the year, begins this year on Nov 7 and ends on Nov 21. Start of Winter is the first solar term of winter, which means ...
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Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer are arguably the two most iconic figures in the history of Microsoft. Now it appears the former CEOs aren’t on great terms. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Ballmer said he and Gates have ...
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Ossid, powered by Pro Mach, will introduce the OTS-32 tray sealer, a rugged mid-range machine designed for markets that require a robust, affordable, and flexible solution for tray sealing, at the Pack Expo 2016 event scheduled to be held ...
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Food prices in China edged down last week, on the back of cheaper vegetables and fish, with inflation running below the government target. The average price of 30 types of vegetable between Oct. 17 and 23 decreased 0.3 percent from a week ...
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US-based sandwich producer AdvancePierre Foods has acquired raw and cooked beef and chicken Philly steak product maker Allied Specialty Foods from Steven Zoll for $60m in cash. However, the transaction amount is subject to certain ...
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The European Commission (EC) has approved the joint acquisition of Slaney Foods JV and Slaney Proteins by ABP Group and Fane Valley. The proposal for acquisition of the stake has been cleared unconditionally by Europe’s competition ...
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Cargill reported financial results for the fiscal 2017 first quarter ended 31 August, 2016. Key measures include: Adjusted operating earnings rose 35 percent to $827 million in the first quarter, compared with $611 million in the ...
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Tyson Foods has announced that it is investing $27m to expand the production capacity of its case-ready beef and pork plant in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The investment is being made by Tyson Fresh Meats, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tyson ...
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Sobeys announced that the beef on its shelves on Prince Edward Island is now primarily supplied by local beef farmers through Atlantic Beef Products' (ABP) Island View Farms brand. Processed at ABP's plant in Albany, P.E.I., Island View ...
Red Lobster is debuting Korean BBQ Grilled Shrimp, a new, globally-inspired preparation during Endless Shrimp as a way to meet consumers' interest in and demand for complex, and interesting flavor experiences. This new flavor option is ...
Meat processor Atria has received approval from the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority to acquire Kaivon Liha Kaunismaa. In June, Atria announced that it would purchase 70% stake in Kaivon Liha to expand its business in Finland. ...
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LGC Capital’s Canadian joint venture partner Groombridge Trading(GTC) will invest in Cuba’s Empresa Agro Industrial Victoria de Giron (EAIVG) to expand its production capacity. The investment will enable EAIVG to increase ...
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Meredith Corporation and Bellisio Foods have introduced new EatingWell frozen entrées. EatingWell frozen entrées are a delicious addition to the freezer aisle and feature ingredients selected specifically for those seeking ...
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Kraft Heinz has introduced new Bagel Bites mini bagel dogs, providing new snack option to children. The new Bagel Bites Mini Bagel Dogs made with Oscar Mayer hot dogs are the perfect choice for kids and adults to enjoy. “Bagel ...
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Bagel Bites introduces new Mini Bagel Dogs made with Oscar Mayer hot dogs, which are the perfect choice for kids and adults to enjoy. “Bagel Bites Mini Bagel Dogs are a convenient option for busy parents who want to feed their kids ...