European olefin buyers said they are more optimistic about a decrease in ethylene contract prices than propylene for February, amid tightness in propylene. Buyers are aiming for a fall in both contract prices following the direction of ...
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Mondelēz International, a US-based food and beverage firm, is geared up to invest around £75m in its Cadbury plant in Bournville, Birmingham. The investment will be used to upgrade equipment at the facility over the next three ...
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The cottage food movement that has gained traction in the states since about 2010 is continuing to take hold this legislative season. Current law recently crafted in Virginia permits unlicensed home kitchens operating without inspections ...
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Van's Natural Foods, known for its delicious, better-for-you frozen breakfast foods, extends its nutritious new snack line with the introduction of certified gluten-free, multigrain snack chips and PB&J sandwich bars. Earlier this year, ...
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Ethylene spot prices have softened marginally for the first time since December 6 as feedstock naphtha prices fell, sources said. Ethylene was assessed at Eur1,000/mt ($1362) FD NWE Wednesday, down Eur7.50/mt on the day. Naphtha was ...
Hershey's, a US-headquartered chocolate manufacturer, has unveiled a new line of Hershey's Spreads, including Chocolate, Chocolate with Almond and Chocolate with Hazelnut. The new spreads are claimed to turn any food into a unique ...
Feeling a little fat after the holidays? Beware. Reading a news story that seems to devalue people who are overweight might make you more likely to reach for snacks to soothe your anxiety. Media stories that focus on topics such as the ...
If you're one of the millions of people who count losing weight among their top New Year's resolutions, you might want to pay careful attention to some new findings by UC Santa Barbara psychology professor Brenda Major. It turns out that ...
US-based packaging firm Econo-Pak has announced shifting of its operations to new plant in Milford from its existing location in Sussex, New Jersey. The company has converted the former Altec Lansing building into a food packaging ...
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John Lewis publishes its five-week trading update, revealing that the retailer saw both bricks and clicks break records. For the five weeks to 28 December 2013, total sales were £734m, 7.2 per cent up compared with last year, 6.9 ...
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Politeness and consideration for fellow diners could play a role in holiday weight gain, a new study suggests. When people are picking snacks and other foods for themselves and someone else, their choices are different when the other ...
As you prepare for a holiday trip, don't forget to pack diabetes essentials. The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestions: Pack extra supplies and medication; a good rule of thumb is to pack double what you think you'll ...
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Dining on the go during the holiday season means you should take precautions against food poisoning. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers this advice: Before eating or preparing food, wash hands with soap and warm water for ...
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Australasian food company Goodman Fielder is set to sell its biscuits business in Australia to Green’s Food Holdings in a A$17m deal. The unit offers various sweet and savory biscuits including, cookies, creamies and fancies, ...
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Qatar Petroleum(QP)and Qatar Petrochemical Company(QAPCO)have revealed the logo of the Al Sejeel Petrochemical Complex,bearing the colors of the Qatari flag,and also announced the award of the project's Front-End Engineering and ...