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Nestlé inaugurated its first factory in Congo
PepsiCo Seeks Business Ideas for Incubator Program in Brazil
PepsiCo is looking for students with future-vision thinking and entrepreneurs from Brazil to submit their concepts and ideas for PepsiCo10, a digital incubator program. Mario Batali’s NYC Restaurant Del Posto, Pays $1.15M in Lawsuit Settlement
Mario Batali's famous NYC restaurant, Del Posto, has worked out a lawsuit settlement with 31 of its employees, who had sued for tips and overtime that were withheld. Del Posto and its owners however denied the workers' allegations. Nestlé Contributes to Society Through Creating Shared Value Approach says Janet Voûte
Janet Voûte, Nestlé's Global Head of Public Affairs says that in her company they use three pillars for creating shared value (CVS) strategy to make an important contribution to society. First is Nutrition, second Water and third Rural Development. Bacon Shortage Looms for the World in 2013, Says UK Industry Group
The UK industry group, the National Pig Association (NPA), greets its website visitors with a “Save Our Bacon” campaign logo, as it predicts bacon and pork shortage on a global scale in 2013. Junk Food to be Banned from NYC Hospital Facilities
New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, advises hospitals, private and public, to serve only healthy food. Junk food is expected to be banned from all hospital cafeterias. Coca-Cola Company Acquires Half of The Equity in Aujan Industries from Middle East
he Coca-Cola Company today announced it has completed the transaction to acquire approximately half of the equity in Aujan Industries beverage business, one of the largest independent beverage companies in the Middle East. The transaction was initially announced in December 2011. Science of hair nets Unilever physicist Ig Nobel Award
Boston - 21 September 2012: A Unilever physicist has been awarded a prestigious Ig Nobel science award at a ceremony in Boston, USA, for his role in developing the first mathematical understanding of the shape of a ponytail. AB InBev Announces Progress toward Global Responsible Drinking Goals on Third Annual Global Be(er) Responsible Day
270 Million Legal-Age Consumers Reminded of Designated Driver Practices; Provided ID-checking materials to more than 150,000 bars and retailers and provided training to almost 160,000 servers of alcohol in 2011. Tyson Foods, Jackson State University and The National Urban League Support Mississippi Food Network
Jackson State University, the National Urban League and Tyson Foods, Inc., donated a truckload of food to the Mississippi Food Network this week as part of an effort to feed people in need and promote public awareness of hunger in Mississippi. Constellation Brands Wine Company Kicks Off Campaign to Support Childhood Cancer Research
Constellation Brands, Inc., the world's leading premium wine company, is continuing its participation in the fight against childhood cancer. Nationally, the company's annual "Corks Against Cancer" program will take place this fall to benefit the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally), a non-profit organization that strives to increase awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. Today's NYC Coupons: Save and Enjoy!
Mr.Cupcakes Hackensack; Lantern Thai; Lioni Italian Heroes; Guy and Gallard - 6th Avenue Mr. Cupcakes Hackensack $6 for 9 Cupcakes at Mr. Cupcakes Hackensack: 3pm-6pm Confectioners bake 40 cupcake flavors, including traditional red velvet & carrot cake & unique creations, such as French toast & PB&J. Dutch Heineken near winning Tiger Bear Deal
Dutch brewer Heineken NV took a major step towards winning control of the Tiger beer brand and an Asian brewing network on Wednesday after a Thai rival accepted the deal. Farm Sustainably Will Have Curry Flavor
To make the food sector in the UK more sustainable, they may soon be growing curry ingredients. It is no secret that the British love Indian food. So much so that they may soon start farming curry ingredients, domestically. Food as Commodity is Reason for Price Volatility
Betting over the price of food is leading to the volatility in food price. What happens when the price gets too high?
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