Category Archives: 2012

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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UNICEF set for $735 million saving boost

Discussions with vendors, improved competition and better market analysis has slashed the amount the organisation spends

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Services sector buyers welcome lower input prices

Inflation rose at its slowest rate for 31 months as the sector continued to expand, according to the latest PMI.

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Diageo creates jobs through whisky supply chain

The drinks company encourages suppliers to create jobs for young people and apprenticeships as part of a £1 billion investment in its whisky brands.

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News focus: Car suppliers lag behind

Anna Scott explores the challenges that the boost for UK car manufacturing has given its suppliers.

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APP commits to certified sustainable sources by 2020

The Indonesian pulp and paper manufacturer has promised to only use suppliers with Sustainable Forest Management certification.

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Construction confidence falls as growth falters

The sector continued to expand in May, but at its slowest rate for three months, lowering expectations for the year ahead.

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Mars on target to meet sustainable cocoa goal

The chocolate maker expects to buy more than 20 per cent of its cocoa from certified sustainable sources in 2012, equivalent to around 90,000 tonnes.

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Scotland to strengthen North Sea oil and gas supply chain

The Scottish Government wants to make the supply chain to the sector worth £30 billion by 2020.

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