Indian coffee growers told to improve yield, qualityOctober 7th, 2009 BANGALORE - Indian coffee growers have to increase their productivity and quality of beans to compete in the global market and sustain the growth momentum achieved after years of cyclical downturn, a top official said Wednesday at the International Coffee Festival (ICCF 2009). "Stakeholders in the coffee industry comprising planters, curers, roasters and exporters have to find out innovative methods to produce, process, cure and market their Arabicas and Robustas to enhance their competitive edge in the global market and sustain growth in an environment impacted by climate change," said Karnataka Chief Secretary S.V.
Excise tax collection up 22 percent in AugustSeptember 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's excise tax collection in August rose 22.7 percent from the previous month, while customs duty collection improved meagrely from minus 30 percent in July to minus 28 percent last month, a senior government official said here Friday. "The industry is showing signs of revival.
Dax Networks launches DX-526 seriesSeptember 1st, 2009 CHENNAI - Dax Networks, one of the top three Networking companies in India, today announced the launch of the DX-526 Series, a series of Industrial-grade Ethernet Switches which enable rapid network recovery. Priced up to Rs 81000/-, the DX-526 Series is targeted at Automation, Transportation, Semi-conductor and Heavy Industrial factories.
Product recalls this week include DVD players, ceiling fans, bicycle trailersAugust 21st, 2009 Recalls this week: DVD players and ceiling fansNEW YORK — DVD players that could catch fire, a child's bicycle trailer with a faulty wheel and a ceiling fan that could come crashing down on your head are among the recalled products this week. Those items were recalled along with a couple of food items including a Mexican-style soft cheese product that could be contaminated with Listeria and a wheat-free pancakes that might contain undeclared wheat, gluten, milk and egg.
Grocer Kroger recalls store brand 'Super Kids' bread because of milk concernAugust 21st, 2009 Kroger recalls 'Super Kids' breadCINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. grocery chain is recalling a store-brand bread because it could contain milk ingredients not listed on the label.
Wal-Mart recalls 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players after reports of overheating, firesAugust 20th, 2009 Wal-Mart recalls 1.5 million Durabrand DVD playersWASHINGTON — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players after the company said it received five reports of the products overheating, leading to fires and property damage.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters stock rises after analyst says price is too lowAugust 20th, 2009 Shares of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters riseNEW YORK — Shares of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters — seller of Keurig coffee products — rose Thursday after a Janney Montgomery Scott analyst said the stock price had been weaker than it should be. Analyst Mitchell Pinheiro reiterated a "Buy" rating on the stock and said the company's fundamentals had not changed even though the shares had dropped after a recent secondary share offering.
Gov't-backed GM bails out of partnership to prevent mercury pollution from crushed clunkersAugust 11th, 2009 GM says mercury pollution not its problem anymoreWASHINGTON — As hundreds of thousands of clunkers head to the scrap yard, General Motors has dropped out of a partnership that collects toxic parts from recycled automobiles to prevent mercury pollution. Participants in the environmental program told The Associated Press the timing of GM's departure could undermine their work.
Malt-O-Meal recalls instant oatmeal made with dry milk that may be tainted with salmonellaJuly 4th, 2009 Malt-O-Meal recalls oatmeal made with dry milkMINNEAPOLIS — Malt-O-Meal Co. is voluntarily recalling oatmeal that contains instant nonfat dry milk that may be contaminated with salmonella.
Product recalls: cheeseJune 22nd, 2009 Product recallsThe following recalls have been announced:
— Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese of Reading, Mich., is recalling all lots of muenster, brick, queso quesadilla Michigan and farmers cheeses because they could be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Product Recalls: coffee grinders, built-in refrigeratorsJune 16th, 2009 Recalls: coffee grinders, built-in refrigeratorsThe following recalls have been announced:
About 530,000 Starbucks Barista blade grinders and Seattle's Best Coffee blade grinders, made in China and imported by Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash., because the grinder can fail to turn off or can turn on unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. There have been at least 176 reports of grinders that failed to turn off or that turned on unexpectedly.
Product recalls: supplementJune 15th, 2009 Product recalls: supplementThe following recalls have been announced:
— Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling bottles and packages of the supplement Stamina-Rx, because they could contain benzamidenafil, a chemical that is not listed on its packaging.
Product Recalls: women's chenille robesApril 24th, 2009 Product Recalls: women's chenille robesThe following recalls have been announced:
—About 162,000 full length women's chenille robes, made in Pakistan and sold by Blair LLC, because some robes present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame. The company has received three reports of the robes catching on fire, including one report of second-degree burns.
Bengal circle direct tax collection rises 23.8 percentFebruary 25th, 2009 KOLKATA - Direct tax collection in Bengal circle has increased 23.8 percent to Rs.103.16 billion (Rs.10,316 crore) during the first 10 months of 2008-09, a top tax official said Tuesday. 'Of this, corporate tax was Rs.70.22 billion, while personal income tax collection stood at Rs.29.54 billion,' Chief Income Tax Commissioner T.K.
Now network over coffee at Bangalore's Cafe Coffee Day SquareDecember 22nd, 2008 BANGALORE - Retail chain Cafe Coffee Day has opened a 'square' in the heart of India's IT hub, across the evergreen Cubbon Park, to give a flavour of original brews from the world over to coffee lovers. Complete with a wi-fi enabled conference room, customers can even do business at the new cafe.
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