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EU food safety group ‘concerned’ over hydrocarbon-based food packaging

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a scientific opinion on human exposure to ‘mineral oil hydrocarbons’ (MOH) that are used in food packaging.

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Shell touts natural gas for US truck fleet operators

Shell and its affiliates have signed a memorandum of understanding with TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) to heavy-duty road transport customers in the US through TA’s existing nationwide network of fuelling…

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Defence companies boost marketing spend

Growing optimism over economic conditions is prompting defence supplier companies to boost media spend, marketing and sales strategies and practices, and business planning in 2012-2013, according to a new report.

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More e-procurement could cut corruption in Europe

Greater investment in electronic purchasing would provide greater transparency and reduce the potential for fraud and corruption in public procurement, says Transparency International.

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Sharp increase in protectionism

A quarter of all restrictive trade measures introduced since October 2008 have been implemented in the past eight months, according to the European Commission.

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JBS threatens Greenpeace with legal action over claims

The Brazilian food manufacturer says the environmental organisation’s allegations of sourcing cattle from farms accused of deforestation are false, frivolous and unfounded.

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Guar bean price rise hits Halliburton

High demand for guar gum, used in the fracking process to extract gas, means the US oil and gas equipment business expects margins to be up to 5.5 per cent lower than last year.

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Guar bean supply shortage hits Halliburton margins

US oilfield services company Halliburton has joined a chorus of businesses reporting profits being hit by a shortage of guar beans in India.

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Swedish auto supplier fined in price-fixing probe

A Swedish supplier caught up in a probe being conducted by the US Justice Department has been fined $14.5m having pleaded guilty for its role in a conspiracy to fix the prices of seatbelts.

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Pratt & Whitney sells Asia MRO division

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has reached an agreement to sell its P&WC (Asia) Pty Brisbane, Australia, MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) facility to Vector Aerospace Corporation. The sale applies to the assets and facility associated with its …

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