The pace of growth in the global chocolate market slowed in 2014 as the industry faced challenges stemming from increased cocoa prices, according to findings from market research organisation Mintel. However, chocolate innovation ...
With ongoing concerns about health and the reduction of sugar in the diet, the sugar-free confectionery market should be booming, particularly in the face of ongoing technical developments that have improved sensory properties, and the ...
Nestlé is all set to unveil more flavored versions of its sparkling waters, as part of its strategy to tap the growing consumer wariness toward both sugary and diet sodas. The Vevey-based beverge giant will release a green-apple ...
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Taiwan-based crystalline silicon solar cell makers have been impacted by the US imposing an average 19.5% anti-dumping tariffs rate. But rooftop PV systems, especially those built with high-efficiency cells, will provide market ...
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China-based LED packaging service provider MLS has extended production to own-brand LED lighting and began to sell LED light bulbs and tubes in the US market in 2014, and expects LED lighting revenues from the US in 2015 to grow on year by ...
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Switzerland-based manufacturers of injection molding machinery and system solutions, Netstal, will be launching its new PET-LINE 5000 in the US market at NPE. The equipment has been designed for markets with high output and for molds ...
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General Motors is reportedly planning to build its next-generation Chevrolet Cruze at Coahuila plant in Mexico. The company is also planning to invest $350m for the production of the next generation small car, reported Reuters. ...
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Leatherman Tool Group Inc. appointed Bobbie Parisi vice president of marketing for its Leatherman brand effective Feb. 16. Parisi will be located at Leatherman's Portland, OR manufacturing headquarters and report to Leatherman Tool ...
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Kellogg’s responds to CHOICE’s sugary cereals accusations and Health Star ‘failings’ Breakfast cereal manufacturer Kellogg’s has responded to the recent accusation by consumer group CHOICE, which claimed the ...
Ecco reported profit after tax increased 7.6 percent in 2014 while revenues grew 9.1 percent. The gains came despite challenging conditions in some markets, most notably in Russia and the Ukraine, which suffered serious economic problems. ...
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A2 Milk Company approved for ASX listing and aims US market launch with new brand message New Zealand-based dairy company the A2 Milk Company has announced that its application for listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) ...
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Volkswagen has announced its plans to invest $1bn to expand and modernize its Puebla plant in Mexico. The German automaker is planning to manufacture Tiguan compact crossover SUV in the Mexican plant, which currently produces Golf on ...
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Beijing-based Xiaomi Inc has set a more ambitious goal for smartphone sales in 2015, the company's founder and CEO revealed on Friday. Xiaomi is expected to sell between 80 million and 100 million smartphones for the whole of 2015, Lei ...
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In addition to Taiwan-based crystalline silicon solar cell maker Motech Industries which has marketed own-brand PV modules in the US market, Taiwan-based PV module makers Win Win Precision Technology, TSEC and Gintung Energy as well as ...
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has decided to pursue dispute settlement consultations with the Government of China at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) concerning China’s “Demonstration Bases-Common Service ...