Nestlé, ADM and Cargill go to court over cocoa child labour
Leading cocoa suppliers Nestle, Archer Daniels Midland, and Cargill are being sued by a US labour rights firm over accusations of forced child labour.
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Almond prices boost US exports
Agricultural exports are forecast at $63.5 billion for 2006, up $1.5 billion from the revised 2005 estimate, says new report from US department of agriculture.
Smurfit and Kappa close to merger, says report
The merger of Ireland-based Jefferson Smurfit and Dutch firm Kappa Packaging, two of Europe's largest paper packaging companies, is nearing its conclusion, the Irish Times reported.
Supply chain project links RFID with Internet
A pilot project featuring radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and a global network-based information exchange system could help improve the efficiency of distributing fresh produce throughout the supply chain.
Protein-rich diet boosts benefit of exercise
People following advice to cut calories and increase physical activity to lose weight will see greater benefits if their diet is rich in protein, reveals a new study.