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Milk used to be one of those things people would buy no matter what the price. However, a new study shows that this is no longer the case. The millennial generation is consuming less milk on average than over a decade ago. This has created a surplus of milk in the market, and in 2015…
UPS and Fedex Raise Rates Despite evidence of slowing shipping demand, UPS and Fedex announced they will raise rates by about 6.9%. That doesn’t include other potential additional increases in shipping costs. Seems like another gut-punch to shippers. Saffron Made in Texas Iran is the world’s largest producer of Saffron, one of the world’s most…
Chinese meat supplier Shanghai Husi Food Co., which delivers food products to chain restaurants throughout the country, allegedly provided some fast food outlets with expired goods – including chicken and beef.
Over the next five years, Volkswagen plans to invest $106.3 billion on new fuel-efficient vehicles. This includes a plan for new factories and expansion in China. The automaker wants to be a world leader in economical and ecological vehicles. Volkswagen’s investment is projected between 6 and 7 percent of their revenue between 2015 and 2019….
As the economy plods on at a sluggish pace, online retailers are seeking to prompt people to part with their money more readily by dangling incentives such as cheap same day delivery services. Most of the major online giants are in on the action, each seeking to outdo the others with their services, convenience, and…
In a business climate that’s is trying to operate globally amidst security issues, political and social unrest, natural disasters, and other factors that lead to supply chain break downs, certain types of specialty business insurance is becoming harder to get, and even harder to pay for. This includes coverage such as business continuity insurance, according…