In the wake of the hepatitis A outbreak in Australia, the government has supported plans for the introduction of country-of-origin labeling. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott had asked his cabinet members to draft a legislation ...
Apple is preparing to start the production of its electric car by 2020. According to a Bloomberg report, the California-based company has been secretly developing an electric car. The usual timeframe for automakers for developing a car ...
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The UK will need to import more than half of its food from abroad by 2040 due the decreasing levels of self-sufficiency in food production, UK farmers warned. A new report published by the National Farmers' Union (NFU) has argued that in ...
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The European Commission has started an in-depth investigation into Cargill's planned acquisition of Archer Daniels Midland's (ADM) chocolate business, as the $440m deal could lead to higher prices of chocolates. During a preliminary ...
Belgium-based packaging company VPK Packaging group has made its first acquisition in Ireland with an agreement to acquire 100% shares of corrugated board box manufacturer ICS Europaks for an undisclosed amount. Based in Galvone ...
Complying with the wishes of many exhibitors and visitors, Heimtextil organisers, Messe Frankfurt said, next year’s edition will begin on Tuesday and end a day earlier on Friday. The next Heimtextil in Frankfurt am Main will take ...
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The firm ended 2014 with 33 per cent growth and in the number one spot for all UK plush sales. Golden Bear is confident of a successful 2015 following a sales growth of 33 per cent and securing the number one spot in all UK plush sales, ...
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New rules to facilitate entry of bulk carriers at the nation's ports China is likely to import more iron ore from Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, the Brazilian mining giant, to bolster its raw material reserves, after the Ministry of ...
After slipping below the 100-point mark indicating business optimism in December, the Global Purchasing Index surged 19% to a reading of 118 in January as buyers of electronic components reported better business conditions at the start of ...
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The European Parliament has backed plans to create a new meat labeling regulation in processed foods. The new law, when put into force, will require food producers to mention the country of origin of meat used as an ingredient in ...
The UK Government has commenced a trial of self driving cars in Bristol and Greenwich and it will be tested on the public roads of Milton Keynes and Coventry. The testing comes after a UK Government review, which allowed the automakers ...
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A recent research has revealed that plain tobacco packaging has the potential to reduce the likelihood of smokers seeking to obtain cigarettes by almost 10% compared to branded packs. The Universities of Exeter and Bristol released the ...
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A highly successful Winter 2015 Las Vegas Market recently concluded, delivering record-breaking numbers for attendance and exhibitors, as well as an impressive roster of exclusive programming, highlighted by the third annual CEO Summit. ...
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Ford has announced the new 2015 Ford Focus with stability control technology, which is designed to predict potential spinouts and prevents the driver from losing control of the car. The feature facilitates dynamic driving maneuvers and ...
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Although six years have passed since the global financial crisis broke out, many countries have not yet overcome its impact with the global economy is still facing uncertainties. And given the economic slowdown, albeit slight, in China, it ...