WORLD NEWS
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US Food Industry targeted in new law against anti-competitive practices
US — The Biden administration has enacted a new executive order aimed at cracking down on anti-competitive practices in major sector sectors of the economy including agriculture, healthcare, and…
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Refresco to expand presence in German beverage market with acquisition of Hansa-Heeman
GERMANY – Refresco, the world’s largest independent bottler of beverages, has entered into an agreement to acquire Hansa-Heemann, a German independent beverage manufacturer that specializes in the production and bottling…
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Russia allows import of Pakistani rice after a 2-year ban
RUSSIA – Russia has allowed the import of rice from Pakistan, lifting a 2 yearlong ban that had denied Pakistani farmers access to a market that…
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Jorge Mesquita to steer Blue Triton Brands into future as an independent water business
US – BlueTriton Brands, the former US and Canadian operations of Nestle Waters, has appointed Jorge Mesquita as the new chief executive officer. Mr. Mesquita, a trained chemical…
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Lavazza to open 100 coffee shops in India under Suprabha brand
INDIA – Italian coffee brand Lavazza will in the next two years open 100 coffee shops in India to expand its presence in one of the…