Brazilian food company Vigor, a subsidiary of JBS, has entered into an agreement to acquire 50% stake in dairy cooperative Itambe for BRL410m ($208.3m). Itambe, which is one of the leading dairy cooperatives in Brazil, sources milk from ...
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According to the latest data released by the Brazilian Institute of Non-ferrous Metals (ICZ), the country's nickel production reached 6,212 mt in January this year, rising 13.9 percent compared to January 2012 and up 8.8 percent compared to ...
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In January this year, Brazilian crude steel production totaled 2.8 million metric tons, rising by 8.3 percent as compared to December and up by 1.1 percent from January 2012, according to preliminary data released by the Brazil Steel ...
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D’Milikah Brazilian inspired swimwear has been exclusively selected as an elite brand presented to the top Oscar Nominees in the “Everybody Wins at the Oscars” gift bag. The unique swimwear designs and vibrant prints of ...
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The Eames lounge and ottoman was one of the first Eames chairs to be designed for the high-end furniture market. They were constructed of three curved plywood shells and leather seat cushions. The Eames chair was publicly introduced in a ...
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French retail Groupe Casino has booked a slight drop in net profit for 2012, as a weaker performance from its domestic business was offset by a strong international showing. Full year underlying net profit was down 0.2% to EUR564m ...
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After the long winter Yamamay is back with the hottest spring 2013 Collection and, at last, the sun shines. A romantic, refined and captivating woman, the super-sensual model Tiffany Keller, is captured by photographer Umberto Barone. A ...
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1. Chinese Extruding Machines (HS: 847720) Export Trend Analysis The total export quantity of Chinese extruding machines grew continuously from 2009 to 2011, which has achieved 8,879 units in 2011, up 23.3% over 2010. There was a ...
Brazilian steelmaker Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais SA (Usiminas) reported loss in the fourth quarter as weak market demand draw down the performance of strong sales and massive turnaround in operations. Usiminas posted a ...
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Reportedly, Brazilian steelmaker Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais SA (Usiminas) planned to stop the operation in Cubatão facility and it will not affect the company’s business. Currently, Usiminas has eight ...
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Cotton trades moved at a slower pace in early February, and sellers were more flexible regarding asking prices, after significant price rises in January. The industry was indicating a slight interest for large batches and pressed down ...
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Nestle has recalled two beef ready meals on sale in Spain and Italy after tests returned positive for horse DNA. The company is recalling its Buitoni beef ravioli and beef tortellini products on sale in the two markets because tests ...
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exports of steel pipes and tubes totaled 20,655 tons in January, surging by 30% from a month ago. Among them, 2,214 tons were welded steel pipes and tubes, falling from 2,726 tons in a month ago; 18,441 tons were seamless steel pipes ...
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The Brazilian Ministry for Development, Industry and Foreign Trade (MDIC) is considering imposing a series of measures to promote the country’s plywood and sawmilling industry, according to the International Tropical Timber ...
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Biopharmaceutical and diagnostics company OPKO Health has acquired Brazilian pharmaceutical company Silcon Comércio, Importacao E Exportacao de Produtos Farmaceuticos e Cosmeticos. The acquisition is expected to expand OPKO's ...
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