A dietary compound abundant in red meat and used as a supplement in energy drinks, energy pills and some weight-loss treatments has been found to promote hardening of the arteries, according to a study released Sunday by a research group at ...
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More and more consumers and corporations are touting the benefits of "local" foods, often described as "sustainable," "healthy," or "natural." According to the trade publication, Sustainable Food News, "local" as a marketing claim, has ...
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Shuanghui International, a Chinese food giant, is seeking to raise up to $6bn through an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong in the second quarter of 2014. The Chinese firm recently acquired US-based hog and pork processor ...
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While Johnsonville Sausage has been a popular item on the grill and in the kitchen for decades, shoppers can enjoy a new meat item from America's number-one sausage brand: flavorful meatballs and sausage slices in convenience that comes ...
Minerva, a Brazil-based producer of beef, has entered into an agreement with meat processor BRF to acquire latter's beef division Newco Diviso de Bovinos. Under the terms of the agreement, Minerva will acquire assets and slaughtering and ...
Soybean imports are likely to rise to a new high in the 2013-14 market year (September 2013 to August 2014) following a drop in domestic output and greater demand for animal feed and edible oil. Heilongjiang province in Northeast China, ...
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Maple Leaf Foods has completed the sale of Rothsay, its rendering and biodiesel business, to Darling International of Irving, Texas, for C$645m. Rothsay is a major rendering company in Canada and a producer of biodiesel with six rendering ...
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Photohydroionization, PHI for short, is a chemical-free, natural, green and environmentally-friendly advanced oxidation technology which utilizes broad spectrum ultraviolet light rays in conjunction with a catalytic target. PHI's UV ...
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Karro Food, a UK-based pork processor, has ceased its slaughter and butchery operations at its Wiveliscombe site in Somerset, putting 93 jobs at risk. The move follows an extensive review of the company's operations with staff and trade ...
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The famine that plagued Renqiu County, Hebei Province from 1821 to 1851 forced local residents either to leave their homes or die. Among those that fled was Bian Fu, proprietor of a dumpling restaurant, who traveled with his family to ...
In the first three quarters of 2013, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council committed to the general tone of making progress while ensuring the stability, stabilized the macro-economic policies, made innovation on the ...
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Oberto Brands, a national leader in the meat snacks category, uveiled updates to its popular Oh Boy! Oberto All Natural Jerky line, marking the largest brand overhaul in the company's 95 year history. Spearheading the rebrand is a ...
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Oberto Brands, a US-based meat snacks firm, has revamped packaging of its popular Oh Boy! Oberto All Natural Jerky line, and unveiled a refreshed logo. The company has updated the jerky brand name and logo to exhibit a modern look and ...
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Sainsbury reports second quarter trading statement for 16 weeks to 28 September 2013. Highlights: - Total sales for second quarter up 5.0 per cent (4.6 per cent excluding fuel) - Like-for-like sales for second quarter up 2.1 per cent ...
Tesco’s pre-tax profits in the six months to 24 August were £1.39bn, with UK trading profit up 1.5% to £1.13bn. UK like-for-like sales – which strip out the impact of new stores – fell by 0.5%. ...
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