Manufacturing growth in August remained as it had been in the previous two months—sluggish. The PMI,the index used by the Institute for Supply Management(ISM)to measure manufacturing activity,was 49.6 in August,which is 0.2 ...
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The Iowa state in the US has made it mandatory for state's dairy processors to test all milk received in the state for aflatoxin,a carcinogenic compound which is produced by fungus that grows on grain and peanuts. Aflatoxin can sometimes ...
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California Pizza Kitchen(CPK),a casual dining restaurant chain in the US,has introduced five globally-inspired new additions to the menu with an emphasis on flavor and lower calorie counts. The new menu additions include Quinoa+Arugula ...
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Hormel Foods has reformulated its Jennie-O turkey bacon to lower the salt and fat content in the product by 60%. The improved recipe turkey bacon will be in stores from this month with an "improved taste and texture", the US food company ...
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Pinkberry, a US-based yogurt retailer, has introduced its new frozen yogurt, Chocolate Hazelnut. The company has also paired Chocolate Hazelnut with new seasonal, gourmet toppings. The gourmet toppings include Chocolate Hazelnut Classic - ...
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US private-label food group Ralcorp Holdings has reported an increase in third-quarter profits, helped by higher sales and a gain from hedging contracts. Ralcorp, which makes cereals, sauces and pasta for US retailers, booked net earnings ...
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According to Yengst Associates and as indicated in the table below, growth in sales for tractors was about 2 percent in 2011 and it is expected to gain another 2 percent in 2012, with total tractor sales reaching just under 200,000 units ...
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Titan Machinery Inc. closed on the previously announced acquisition of Curly Olney’s, Inc., which consists of two Case IH dealerships located in McCook and Imperial, Nebraska. In addition, the company opened two new Case IH ...
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Do you have a favorite garden tool? Something that you keep within arm’s reach every time you go into the garden? What do you use to make digging, pruning, growing or harvesting better for the back or more soothing for the soul? The ...
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US-based Zov has introduced a new seasonal menu for the war months,which will focus on overall lighter fare. The new menu includes Housemade Cheese Tortellini with fresh peas,asparagus,garlic,pine nuts,roma tomato and goat cheese ...
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Mount Franklin Foods is voluntarily recalling one lot of Sunrise Indian Corn Candy as the product contains milk and sulfites which are not declared on the label,according to the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA). People with an allergy ...
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Penford Food Ingredients plans to invest$10m to upgrade its plant in Richland,Washington,US,with a new starch processing technology. The project involves remodelling or replacing existing rooms to install new equipment,and adding a new ...
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Swedish food-to-ethanol group Lantmannen has said that "weaker demand" in "several food categories" dented its half-year results. Announcing that the company's first-half figures were down year-on-year, Lantmannen said its food business ...
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With one market near saturation, a new strategy takes effect Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has deep roots in agriculture and was one of the first parts of China where agricultural machinery was used. In fact, Xinjiang Boman Agricultural ...
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US cereal giant Kellogg has expanded its Special K cereal range to include two additional products. Special K Pop Corn Chips and Special K Pastry Crisps are targeted at the female market, Kellogg said, with a focus on women looking to ...
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