. The government has modified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011, following complaints regarding unfair reduction in the quantity of packaged products from some consumer organisation, PTI said. Expected to come into ...
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Rising sugar prices in Europe helped boost revenues and offset flat grocery sales for Associated British Foods in its third quarter. Group sales climbed 13% in the 16 weeks ended 23 June, the Ryvita maker said today (12 July). Sugar ...
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(i) GDP Data Henan, a big economic province in China, produced a total GDP of 1,053.52 billion yuan in 2005, which makes Henan Province the 5th province whose overall volume exceeds a trillion yuan. The structure of the three industries ...
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Top ten sustainable textile trends, with the potential to influence eco thinking of the future highlighted by WGSN Materials team: 1. Compress fibres to produce new eco materials 2. Luxury unwaste redefines recycling 3. Changing the ...
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US-based food company Kellogg has introduced new versions of its breakfast cereals as well as a new cereal in the US, in order to take advantage of the momentum generated by other recent new breakfast products. The new products include ...
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Premier Foods plc has sold ethnic flour business Elephant Atta to UK rival Associated British Foods, the latest disposal in its move to cut debts. The GBP34m (US$52.8m) deal includes the Elephant Atta brand, which Premier described as the ...
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US own-label group Ralcorp Holdings, which today (27 November) agreed to a takeover bid from ConAgra Foods, returned to profit in its fiscal 2012 year, boosted by acquisitions made during the year. In the 12 months to the end of ...
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Hormel Foods is preparing to launch Jennie-O Turkey Tacos Mini Soft Taco Kits in a bid to appeal to US consumers looking for a "better-for-you" snack or light meal. "At Jennie-O, we understand people want quick and easy solutions to make ...
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Kellogg has launched a raft of breakfast products in the US, including new Mini-Wheats, Pop Tart and Special K lines. The company has developed the first non-shredded cereal for its Mini-Wheats brand and added a "new take" to its Pop-Tart ...
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UK baker Warburtons has extended its Half & Half bread offering with the launch of a medium loaf. Half & Half Medium joins Warburton's Toastie loaf launched last month. The baker said it is hoping the launch will drive further growth in ...
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The UK government said today (10 July) there needs to be "a culture change" in the food industry to ensure the country can produce food sustainably amid "soaring" population growth. UK farming minister Jim Paice called on all in the ...
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(i) GDP Data In 2005, XPCC realized a total output value of 33.112 billion Yuan including an output value of primary industry of 13.064 billion Yuan, that of secondary industry of 8.335 billion Yuan, that of tertiary industry of 11.713 ...
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Speech by the Chairman of the Autonomous Region Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (IMAR), situated in the northern border area of China, possesses unique regional advantage and consummate infrastructure. With abundant resources it enjoys ...
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Australasian food company Goodman Fielder has agreed to sell Champion Milling in New Zealand for NZ$51m ($42.43m) to Nisshin Flour Milling, a leading miller in Japan. This deal is a part of the company's plan to focus on core categories ...
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Speech by the Mayor As one of the cradles of China's modern industry and the largest port in north China, Tianjin is a modern city with profound historical culture and full of strong passion. Characterized by its prosperous commerce, ...
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