UK scientists at the John Innes Centre in Norwich have found a new way of producing enormous quantities of natural compounds efficiently by growing them in tomatoes. These compounds are believed to help in combating life-threatening ...
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2 Sisters Food Group plans to invest £150m into its poultry unit, an announcement that comes a few days after the Birmingham-based company stated that it intends to invest £55m into its ready meals business. The investment ...
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US-based snacks manufacturer Snyder’s-Lance will acquire snack food and culinary nut company Diamond Foods for approximately $1.91bn, which includes $640m of debt. The parties signed a definitive agreement in this regard under ...
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One of UK’s leading providers of specialist seating and furniture for the comfort business, Shackletons has appointed Resse Bailey as a new product and visual designer to join the company’s expanding research and development ...
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Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong says that China and UK will further deepen cooperation in the field of radio, film and television, so as to enhance the mutual acknowledgement and friendship between the two peoples. Liu Yandong, who has ...
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More than 5,000 British students will be taught Mandarin in schools, after a 15 million US dollar funding boost announced Wednesday by the British government. Last year, only about 2 percent of state funded primary schools in Britain and ...
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This year marks the 60th birthday of the adorable female rabbit, Miffy. Created in 1955 by Dutch artist Dick Bruna, Miffy is not only a toy popular among adults, but a cartoon character that many kids have grown up with. "Dick Bruna ...
New Defense Ministry spokesman highlights importance of 'utmost sincerity' in key role After his successful debut as spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense, Wu Qian was both focused and modest: "I expect to undertake this job ...
Traditional Chinese medicine has won more recognition in Western countries in recent years, but the 5,000-year-old medical science still needs a modern interpretation to break into the mainstream Western market. According to the ...
UK-based food company Wrights Food Group has introduced meatball marinara lattice with Italian flavour in the ready-to- eat product category. The new lattice, which comes in Mediterranean flavour, adds a unique twist to the classy savoury ...
UK-based meat company BEEfit has launched a new range of beef biltong in the dried beef snack category. BEEfit biltong is a high protein, spiced, sliced and dried product which caters to customers who are on the move. The product ...
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Nestle India has begun the production of Maggi Noodles at three of its plants in India and is targeting launch in November to take advantage of the festive season sales. Nestle has begun Maggi Noodles production at its plants in ...
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The UK remains one of Chinese students' top three destinations for studying abroad, and the growing number going there in recent years has not gone unnoticed. In January, the UK's Higher Education Statistics Authority said more first-year ...
Following a private lunch and a state banquet hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at UK's Buckingham Palace, President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan were invited to a viewing of Chinese-related items at the British Royal Collection. Let's ...
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Chinese influence in Britain is notable from the late 17th century onwards as wealthy Britons and a growing middle class provided a demand for Chinese goods such as porcelain and commodities such as tea. Chinese culture travelled to ...
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