Sky has pledged to air the UK’s very first 24-hour eSports TV channel, nudging professional gaming further into the mainstream. The new channel – Ginx eSports TV – will be available on channel 470 in the Sports section ...
Skylanders Academy is the first production by Activision Blizzard Studio, and will make its debut on Netflix this autumn. Activision Blizzard has revealed it will be expanding its Skylanders franchise into the TV space. Skylanders ...
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The firm will be launching its Y Flyer scooter and the new NEON and JYRO brands at the show. Yvolution is heading to the Gadget Show Live in Westfield this year to showcase its line-up of scooter brands. The firm will be launching its Y ...
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US-based Batory Foods has commenced the construction work on a distribution and handling facility in Wilmington, Illinois. The distribution center will spread across 678,000ft2 area and will perform two distinct operating functions. ...
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The global market for light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires for horticultural applications is expected to grow to $2.8bn by 2024, according to the report 'LED Lighting for Horticultural Applications' from Navigant Research. The next five ...
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Dutch brewer Bavaria has selected Molson Coors to manage the sales, marketing and distribution of majority of its portfolio in the UK. Molson Coors UK will distribute Bavaria Premium, Bavaria 0.0%, Hollandia, Hollandia Import and Claro in ...
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French biotech company Meiogenix has entered into an agreement with Lesaffre to develop improved industrial yeast strains using Meiogenix’s recombination technologies. Meiogenix's PhoeniX technology helps in controlling the process ...
Global investment firm KKR is set to buy 10.4% stake in Indonesia-based agri-food company Japfa for $81.2m. As part of the deal, Japfa will place 750 million new shares to KKR via a private placement at about $52.9m. Concurrent with the ...
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ConAgra Foods has announced that it would invest $200m to expand operations at its Lamb Weston’s facility in Richland, Washington, US. The expansion will see an addition of a new french fry processing line at the plant. While the ...
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Olam International has acquired a 100% stake in Brooks Peanut Company for $85m. Brooks, which was established in 1959, is based in Samson, Alabama. It is currently the sixth largest peanut sheller in the US. The company processes about ...
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For the first time, local Chinese brands are equal to international brands in a measurement index -- meaning they are now in many ways perceived as equally competitive, new research found. According to advertising giant WPP and its market ...
InfoComm 2016 is the largest, most exciting event in the United States focused on the pro-AV industry, with more than 950 exhibitors, thousands of products, and 40,000 attendees from 108+ countries. The InfoComm show is your ...
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Label Products has purchased new Xeikon 3300 digital label press to increase the production of its products. The company will use the new digital label press to print on transparent materials for beverage and food packaging. Xeikon ...
Leroy Seafood Group has entered into an agreement with Aker Capital and Aker Capital II to purchase a controlling stake in Havfisk and Norway Seafoods Group for NOK3.2bn ($390m). The acquisition represents 64.4% and 73.6% of the total ...
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Honda is showcasing its automated vehicle testing program at GoMentum Station in the US. GoMentum Station features 20 miles of paved roadway on a 5,000-acre site situated in the decommissioned zone of the Concord Naval Weapons Station ...
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