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Defra seeks to end unfair trading practices in UK egg sector
Farmers Weekly Egg producers and packers are being asked for their views on how their contracts stack up, as the government seeks to end any unfair trading practices. The new, UK-wide consultation follows similar exercises in…
Chicken supplier passing off housed birds as free range
Farmers Weekly Meat industry insiders have been warned to look closely at the traceability of any free-range chicken in their supply chains, with one unnamed company believed to be passing off housed birds as free range. An…
BP Profit Misses Estimates on Weak Gas Trading
BP Plc’s third-quarter profit rebounded from the prior period, but fell short of estimates as weak results in gas marketing offset a strong performance in oil trading.
Toyota More Than Doubles Investment at N.C. Battery Plant
RALEIGH, N.C. — Toyota will invest an additional $8 billion in the hybrid and electric vehicle battery factory it’s constructing in North Carolina, more than doubling prior investments.
When Cheese Can Tell the Future
Lille Allen/Eater; Source: Getty Images The Kitchen Witch brings the ancient art of tyromancy — divination through cheese — to the modern day Throughout history, people have sought answers about the unknown. But predicting…
Glyphosate use as a desiccant under EU spotlight
Farmers Weekly The use of glyphosate as a desiccant could come under the spotlight in the next EU round of voting on the renewal of its licence. Italy proposed a ban on the use of glyphosate as a desiccant, which has now been…
Stellantis Expects Strike to Cost It 750 Million Euros
MILAN — Stellantis said Oct. 31 that the autoworkers strike in North America is expected to cost the company around 750 million euros ($795 million) in profits — less than its competitors.
Caterpillar Falls as Shrinking Backlog Raises Demand Worry
Caterpillar Inc. shares tumbled in premarket trading after the company said its order backlog shrank in the third quarter, in a sign of slowing demand for its iconic yellow machinery.
Air Canada reaffirms cargo commitment after 777 freighter cancellation
Air Canada remains committed to growing its startup freighter division despite canceling an order with Boeing last month for two 777 freighters, said CEO Michael Rousseau on Monday. Air Canada (TO: AC) reported a 24% drop in…
Sierra Club still sees rail as ‘a climate solution’
More than 15 years after it was first produced, the Sierra Club has revised its statement on how to promote clean transportation within the rail space. For the grassroots environmental organization, 2023 marked an opportune…
