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Izon to unveil new nano particle measuring tool in Chicago biotech fair
New Zealand’s Izon Science will unveil its latest breakthrough in nanoparticle analysis in the US this week, introducing its latest nano particle measurement system at the BIO International Convention in Chicago which runs from May 3 to 6.
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NZ's aquaculture reform sets indusry on course for $1 billion future
The New Zealand cabinet has agreed to a range of amendments that will help boost the sector's potential to generate sustainable economic growth for the industry in New Zealand.
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DHL sees growth in South Asia Pacific trade lanes
DHL has set its sights on air and ocean freight shipments between China and the South Asia Pacific (SAP) region, an area which has shown the fastest growing intra-Asian trade by volume.
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UK lobby group wants less salt in Indian ready meals
Indian ready meals and accompaniments sold in UK supermarkets contain “frankly outrageous” levels of salt, according to a survey by UK lobby group CASH (Consensus Action on Salt and Health).
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Global beverage makers turn to niche to grow markets
European and North American beverage makers are increasingly turning to producing niche products, no longer relying on their strong brands to grow market share.
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Opportunities in Taiwan
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NZ Wine to Brazil
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Scrap metal for China
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Japan Airlines slashes 40% of its international operations
The indefinite suspensions of 15 international and 30 domestic routes bring Japan Airlines Corp's total route cuts to 78, effectively slashing 40% of its international operation and 30% of domestic operation. The airline, known as JAL, had suspended 33 routes during the fiscal year ended March.
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Gulf region has ambitions to tap renewal energy
The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) is building a US$22-billion ($NZ30.71 billion) carbon-neutral city in the desert near Abu Dhabi to be powered entirely by renewable energies including solar power.
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US food makers join New York city go-low on salt campaign
Sixteen major food companies have become the first to commit to New York City’s National Salt Reduction Initiative. The 16 companies that signed up to the program include some key players in the industry, such as Kraft, Unilever, Heinz, and McCain Foods.
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Baby sleep wear and clothes
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China ranks world no 4 on international tourism spending
Chinese tourists spent US$44 billion (NZ$61.4 billion) on their travels abroad in 2009 despite the global economic downturn, propping up other economies by eating out, occupying hotel rooms and visiting attractions.
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China to slap anti-dumping levy on US chicken products
China's Ministry of Commerce ruled this week broiler chicken products imports from the United States were subsidised, and as a result would be levied from 3.8 to 31.4% in anti-subsidy duties.
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