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Kevin Colyer remembers scarfing down Stauffer's Peanut Butter Goodies on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean during Operation Desert Storm.
They served as the young sailor's reminder of family tradition during lonely Christmases at sea -- they were mailed by his mother, with love, from his hometown in York County.
"They'd always be a month late," he said, "And maybe a little stale."
But he'd still get them.
After all, nothing -- not even the Gulf War, apparently -- comes between a man and his cookies.
But recent changes in Stauffer Biscuit Company's product line, noted by consumers, might tell a different story.
This month, on the Spring Garden Township company's Facebook page, patrons began posting about their inability to buy Peanut Butter Goodies, Milk Custard cookies and other holiday treats this year.
Historically, the cookies have been sold in a holiday variety.
"We are not selling the holiday tin this year; therefore, we did not produce certain cookies that were made just for the tin," reads a response from Stauffer's to one customer.
In an emailed statement, Angie Morthland, customer service manager for Stauffer's, encouraged cookie fans to choose from the company's other "great-tasting products."
"We are sorry if one of your traditional cookies is not available at this time and hope you understand that we're constantly evaluating our product line in order to continue our tradition of providing the cookies you know and love," she wrote.
The company continues to sell its chocolate-covered star cookies, which are dotted with white non-pareils.
They come in a new flavor: Mint Chocolate.
"It's just sad when local businesses start to make changes. I understand change. That's just how the world rolls. But we're talking about a cookie here," said Colyer, 41, of Maryland. "You can make chocolate stars in eight different varieties, but it's still a chocolate star. If that's your holiday lineup, I don't want those."
Rodney Stauffer said the stars -- along with Peanut Butter Goodies and Milk Custard Cookies -- were developed in the late 1930s by his grandfather David Stauffer Sr.
D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Company, synonymous nationally with animal crackers, was founded in 1871.
Rodney, a member of fifth-generation leadership, served as vice president of sales for the company until his family sold its remaining interest to Meiji in 2004.
Meiji, which owns the company today, is a leading manufacturer of chocolate products in Japan.
"Things like that -- the Milk Custards and Peanut Butter Goodies -- were known within a 100-mile radius," Rodney said.
The Milk Custard cookies had a graham base. They were topped with cream and enrobed in milk or dark chocolate.
Peanut Butter Goodies featured a vanilla base cookie topped with peanut butter and coated in milk chocolate.
Years ago, Rodney said, people would visit the store in September looking for their holiday fix.
Typically, he said, those cookies wouldn't come off the lines until October due to conditions inside the plant.
"Back in the old days, you had to wait until the weather was cold," he said. "When we got the first cold break, we'd start to run them."
The reason: Pure chocolate can turn white later on if it isn't added onto a cookie at just the right temperature.
At one point, Rodney said, the cookies were sold locally at independent and mainstream grocery stores.
At the company's outlet store, the cookies came in tins decorated with winter scenes from Currier and Ives. The imperfect cookies were sold in large bags as seconds -- just like Marci Geise remembers.
"We would go in there and buy bags after bags," she said. "My uncle would freeze them so he could have them all year."
Geise, who lives in Manchester, loves cream on top of the Milk Custards. It's unusual, she said -- something that doesn't compare to any other cookie she's eaten.
"It's a Christmas tradition," she said. "We've been buying these for 30 years."
Last week, Geise visited the store and heard the disappointing news.
She had a message for the company:
"If you don't want to make them, give the recipe to someone who will," Geise said. "I'm sure it's about money. Everything this day and age is."
Meanwhile, in southern York County, a local meat market misses the inventory.
This time of year, Godfrey Bros. Meats in Springfield Township usually orders 50 cases of Peanut Butter Goodies and Milk Custards for re-packaging and selling, said co-owner Pauline Godfrey.
The store posted a sign, she said, explaining the cookie conundrum to customers.
"We got tired of people asking," she added..
But Godfrey misses the cookies, too.
For personal reasons.
"A cup of coffee in one hand and a cookie in the other -- you're in heaven," Godfrey said. "We call the Milk Custard a girl's best friend. They were not good for the scale. They were good for the taste buds."
On Stauffers.com, the brand's owner, Meiji Co. Ltd. of Japan, describes itself as "a leading manufacturer of chocolate products in Japan, and a diversified company that competes in the food & confectionary, pharmaceutical and health care industries."
It became full owners of Stauffer's in 2004, the website says, and Stauffer's is Meiji's largest international food company.
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11th May 2021, Kathmandu
Lava has made a prestigious and satisfying place in the Nepalese market. Lava is also one of the best-selling mobile phones in Nepal. Lava International has been bringing Lava phones to the Nepali market for a long time.
Various Lava phones have been selling in the Nepali market for the past ten years. According to the Nepal Telecommunications Authority, the share of the Lava brand is the highest in Nepal, 15 percent.
The Indian smartphone brand recently launched four new budget phones under the Benco series in Nepal. The new smartphones under the Lava-Benko Y series are Benko Y-40, Benko Y-30, Benko Y-50 and Benko-50 Pro.
Benco Y40 is the cheapest of the bunch. It sports a 5-inch FWVGA panel with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
The new touchscreen technology, internet-based messaging and call facility, all the basic facilities, including the ability to store and watch movies without a memory card. Lava smartphones will also be the best option for school students who have been looking for smartphones for studying online due to the current situation.
Display: 5″ FWVGA display
Rear Camera: 5MP, f/1.7 with rear flash
Front Camera: 2MP, f/2.8
GPU: Mali T820
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 1GB RAM and 32 GB ROM
Sensors: Fingerprint, G-sensor, Light
Color: green and blue
Price: Rs 7,499
Here is the cheap Y-40 of Benko mentioned.
Customers get a 5-inch display on this smartphone. It has a 2500 mAh battery. The phone has two cameras, including a 5-megapixel back and a 2-megapixel selfie. Customers get 1 GB RAM and 32 GB storage in this phone. The phone is available in green and blue colors to unlock the phone with face and fingerprint, the company said.

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Google’s current web analytics platform, GA3, also known as Universal Analytics (UA), will sunset on July 1, 2023. After this date, website owners will be able to access their UA reports for a limited time. GA4 will replace UA, and from there on create new data.
Google Analytics is a tool that collects data from websites and apps in order to provide reports offering business insights. Digital analytics can benefit a variety of enterprises.
For starters, e-commerce businesses may use it to better understand their clients’ online purchasing habits. This way, they may better market their products and services. Additionally, publishers can use digital analytics to build a devoted, highly engaged audience and to better connect on-site advertising with consumer preferences. Finally, lead-generation websites can collect user information so that sales staff can contact potential leads.
Google Analytics stretches further than just websites, however. It can also collect behavioral data from mobile apps, online point-of-sale systems, video game consoles, customer-relationship-management systems, and other internet-connected platforms.
GA was introduced in 2005, and there have not been any major modifications since then, so an upgrade is highly overdue. Since GA4’s launch in 2020, Google kept UA live to help website owners with the transition.
However, as the deadline to switch creeps up so also do many concerns. Most importantly, website owners cannot migrate their historical data but instead have to start fresh if they want to keep using Google Analytics.
Why the update?
Although Google is confident in GA4, many marketers remain skeptical. Their reluctance stems from multiple concerns, including interface changes and the need for dual tagging, as well as a general lack of time to make the changeover.
Universal Analytics was designed for a new generation of online measurement with a keen eye on the desktop web, separate sessions, and gaining more easily observable data from cookies. This system of measurement is rapidly becoming outdated. On the other hand, Google Analytics 4 works across platforms, does not rely just on cookies, and provides user-centric monitoring through an event-based data model.
And, while Universal Analytics provides a number of privacy controls, Google Analytics 4 is built with privacy at the forefront. The tool aims to deliver a better experience for both consumers and their users. Google claims it enables companies to address changing needs and user expectations by providing more thorough and detailed data collection and usage controls.
Privacy as priority
Regardless of these updates, privacy may still be an issue for Google Analytics in some areas. One important change in responding to the instabilities of the digital ecosystem has been the establishment of extensive new privacy laws around the world. The public’s growing resentment and mistrust of Big Tech prompted the implementation of this.
For some time, the CNIL has issued warnings about Analytics usage that violates the GDPR. GDPR regulators in Belgium, Austria, and the Netherlands all take the same position. The CNIL banned the three French websites from using of Google Analytics last year.
According to the Austrian privacy watchdog, visitors’ personal information includes their IP address and any identifiers included in cookie data. This means that those data transfers are subject to EU data protection legislation. As a result, Google Analytics has said that it will no longer collect IP addresses: a promise kept in GA4.
Also read: Google Analytics stops collecting IP addresses
While Google pushed the deadline back multiple times, on July 1, 2023 GA3 will become end-of-life (EOL) and also the collection of IP addresses. The company has also stated that it would phase out third-party cookies by the middle of 2023. That date was, however, postponed to the end of 2024. The removal of third-party cookies is significant since they fuel a majority of digital advertising. According to a 2020 survey, 80% of advertisers used third-party cookies to micro-target adverts.
These changes have led to what’s known as “Bad Ads”: a slew of advertisements that are irrelevant to consumers. Bad ads lead to poor conversion rates.
Poor conversion rates result in low return on ad expenditure, which means less value for every buck spent on advertising.
How do GA3 and GA4 compare?
Google built the GA3 measuring model around sessions and page views. This is one of the most significant changes in GA4, which focuses on events instead. Every action a user does will now be classified as an “event.” As a result, the measuring process has been shortened, and more information about how people interact with websites has been provided.
Furthermore, having at least three different views in each Google Analytics property is a standard GA3 practice. Users can design views that separate information and offer the data they require by using various filters. Properties in GA4 may merge data from several data streams to provide a single set of reports. As a result, users will no longer be able to apply specified filters in GA4.
While Universal Analytics keeps your data indefinitely, Google Analytics 4 data expires after 14 months. Website users can choose their data retention period in Universal Analytics. The data can be stored for 14 months, 26 months, 38 months, or 50 months. There are just two options with Google Analytics 4: 2 months and 14 months. While website owners will still be able to compare years, they can no longer view their historical data. So, if they wish to keep data for a longer period of time, they will need to use a third-party solution.
Regarding debugging capabilities, GA3 warrants using a third-party Google Tag Manager (GTM) Debugging Tool. GA4, on the other hand, already has debugging features which make website owners less reliant on third-party platforms like GTM.
Furthermore, because web and app data share the same structure, website owners can expect robust and accurate cross-device tracking with improved insights in GA4. This is not the case with GA3.
GA4 also simplifies forecasting a user’s behavior and website owners can now utilize GA4’s predictive metrics for this. The metrics in GA3 were non-predictive, which made it difficult for website users to forecast a user’s behavior. Utilizing GA4’s predictive metrics for this, they can now see the purchase, churn, and revenue probability estimates.
With 86.1% market penetration, Google Analytics now has an extraordinarily dominant market share. Forcing millions of people to switch analytics platforms is hazardous, but Google seems to believe it is worthwhile. On the other hand, the fact that there are so many sophisticated product analytics solutions, some offered for free as well, could cost Google Analytics many users.
Switching to alternatives, such as Clicky, Matomo, Statcounter, SimpleAnalytics etc may be more convenient and risk-free than the GA3 to GA4 transition. Many website owners may prefer merging their data to one of these options. Smaller websites, for example, can switch to Piwik Pro free of cost.
However, some polls have found that over 70% of marketers intend to tough out the GA3 to GA4 migration despite some challenges and drawbacks.


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Everybody seems to be following self-isolation rules in the community of Kinngait, according to Mayor Timoon Toonoo.
“There was a bit of confusion, the self-isolation rule coming in from southern Canada started on March 15,” he said.
“With the isolation orders outside of Canada starting way ahead of the Canadian isolation orders, some were confused about this.”
Toonoo was assured both retail stores, Northern store and Co-op both have good stock, there was also confusion on the rationing of toilet paper, hand sanitation and disinfecting goods.
“Northern Store limited how much you can buy, but the Co-op didn’t put a limit on how much you could buy.”
Despite this he said produce and dairy and food staples are in very good stock.
“The local Hunter and Trappers Organization is going to start buying food from local hunters once funds become available and this will depend on availability of country food,” Toonoo said.
The Community Wellness Committee is also buying food hampers for single parents who have children as well as Elders, possibly each household as well depending on the availability of funds.
With people generally following social distancing protocol, the mayor has not taken note of any issues around the community.
“I am not aware of any gambling issues in households, should this be an issue the council will discuss this,” he said.
“Alcohol Council will also consider asking the minister to stop sending in shipments of alcohol for the next two weeks.”


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In industries of high public trust reputation is of critical importance. The food industry is a prime example. Food poisoning is on a very steep rise. It is estimated that it has leapt almost 80 percent in a decade. And it can impact any part of the food industry – from restaurants to food processors and manufacturers – all are vulnerable to reputational damage. With schools and businesses now coming back on stream there is heightened potential for damage.
Each year an estimated 5.4 million Australians are affected by food poisoning, including 120 deaths and more than 1.2 million visits to doctors. The estimated annual cost of food poisoning is $1.25 billion and the number of lost work days is 2.1 million.
In OzFoodNet’s most recent nine-year survey period they linked 68 food poisoning outbreaks to eggs alone with 1404 Australians ill, 322 hospitalised and two deaths.
And in the current three-months period – the Christmas/holiday season – there have been 14 food recalls, ranging from Mexican Salsa Peanuts to pancakes, hash browns, cider, cheese, biscuits, bread, beans and beetroot.
Behind each of these is a company whose reputation is now damaged. The consumer has doubts about the veracity of the product, as well as the hygienic nature and standards of the manufacturing process.
History is littered with companies which have collapsed because they have not managed the situation, nor their reputation effectively.
This is where token food recall crisis management ‘on the fly’ and ‘let’s keep our heads down’ attitudes can do irreparable damage to a company. This approach does not ‘cut it’ in today’s media and voracious social media world.
The traditional media, now often led by social media, can become a nightmare for unprepared companies. A single tweet can turn an issue into a full-blown crisis of global proportions.
Companies have no basis to think they can get away with it. Unfortunately, investment in preparedness is still neglected today, despite the facts.
The adage “fail to prepare, prepare to fail” is typical of many companies. They are paying lip service to having a crisis plan, having it tested and having it maintained for currency.
But doing ‘the right thing’ by consumers and the community, plus putting ‘reputation goodwill in the bank’ can only be achieved by an effective crisis plan and preparedness for an issue.
RMK+A has more than 30 years’ experience in preparing companies for crises and in dealing with issues, as well as developing and testing crisis plans.


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Treasury fears that UK exports will dry up
British manufacturers are facing their toughest year since the last recession as exports to Europe and the US collapse.
The Treasury warned in the Pre-Budget Report that UK export markets will grow by just 0.5 per cent in 2009, compared with 6.75 per cent in 2007 and 3.75 per cent in 2008.
It marked a significant downgrade of almost six percentage points from the forecast made in the March Budget and came as the meltdown in financial markets on both sides of the Atlantic spreads to the wider economy.
Going nowhere: Britain's export markets in Europe and the US are likely to collapse
The shocking revision sparked fears that hundreds of firms will go bust over the next 12 to 18 months with the loss of thousands of jobs. Nearly 700,000 manufacturing jobs were lost between 1990 and 1992 and the sector now employs around 3 million people.
Steve Radley, chief economist at the EEF manufacturers' organisation, said: 'There are significant numbers of manufacturers who will be under real pressure next year. There have not been that many job cuts so far but there are a lot in the pipeline.
Although companies have gone into this recession in much better shape than before, this is looking as serious as the 1990 to 1992 downturn.'
Exports have kept many manufacturers-afloat over the past year as the dire state of the economy hit demand for goods at home. For two-fifths of manufacturers, exports account for half or more than half their revenues.
The weak pound, which has sunk to record lows against the euro and lost a quarter of its value against the dollar in four months, has boosted exports.
But the Treasury warned recession in Europe and the US - Britain's biggest trade partners - meant demand for British goods would all but evaporate next year.
In the PBR, the Treasury warned: 'Recent strong import demand from Europe is not expected to continue in 2009, while recession in the US is also likely to reduce demand for UK exports. In 2010, UK export markets are expected to rebound in line with the recovery of domestic demand in Europe and the US.'
The European Union accounts for 60 per cent of British exports, or £130billion, while the US is the single biggest trade partner, accounting for £32billion or 15 per cent of the export market.
Jonathan Loynes of Capital Economics said: 'It has been clear for a while that the manufacturing sector is heading for a pretty deep recession. There were hopes it might avoid the worst of it with the financial sector feeling most of the pain, but it now seems that industry will suffer just as much.'
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Blizzard reveals Jack-o-Lantern skin for Wrecking Ball
Everyone’s favorite genetically engineered death hamster, Wrecking Ball, is getting an all new skin for Overwatch’s Halloween event.
The skin transforms Wrecking Ball’s mech into a Jack-o-Lantern and also gives Hammond a new, wide smile look to match.
Wrecking Ball’s new skin will be its first event exclusive since the character launched on July 24.
Hammond turns into a demonic creature with an apparent sack over his head and pointy ears sticking out.
His mech control panel features a lit candle, which may be visible in first person view while playing Wrecking Ball.
A fan designed a Wrecking Ball skin for the Halloween event that turns Hammond into Cinderella and the mech into a chariot.


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Signs of life appeared on El Paseo Tuesday.
A steady stream of traffic was on the road and people drank coffee at Starbucks.
While some retailers were moving inventory back in, dozens of shops remained boarded up, creating a strange experience for shoppers on a lane usually known for glitz, glamour and high-end shopping.
“Well I really don’t like it but I also think a lot of them would be closing now for the Summer anyway,” said Rancho Mirage resident David K. Smith.
Among the retailers back open for business Tuesday morning was Raju Mehta at El Paseo Jewelers.
He took steps to protect his store Monday morning and afternoon after activists announced they planned to march down El Paseo Monday night at 5:00.
The site of the demonstration at the last minute was moved to Civic Center Park.
But Mehta was among the more than half the business owners on El Paseo who boarded up their shops.
“Well I am happy that nothing wrong happened. Everybody went home happy. The protestors were happy because they protested and expressed their feelings,” said Mehta.
Mehta says his storefront was boarded up by 2:00 Monday Afternoon.
But by 8:30 Tuesday morning it was all taken down.
Stephanie Green, a representative for the El Paseo Merchants Association says she is not aware of any reports of damage or vandalism in the shopping district, which includes more than 220 businesses.
She and Mehta give credit to the demonstrators for not resorting to violence and give credit to the City of Palm Desert and law enforcement for how they handled the situation.
“The city and the valley acted well and the police department took really good care of things,” said Mehta.
Green says “corporate stores” on the street are expected to keep plywood on their windows through Thursday and says the majority of businesses aim to reopen by Friday.


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More 'Prison Break' is coming to high-def, with Fox announcing a late-July Blu-ray release for the two-hour movie 'The Final Break.'
Though Fox has already confirmed the current and final season of the cult TV drama, 'Prison Break: The Complete Fourth Season,' for DVD release on June 2 (a Blu-ray announcement is pending), that won't be the last fans will see of the series on high-def.
Thanks to a scoop from our friends at TV Shows on DVD, the 88-minute, concluding TV movie 'Prison Break: The Final Break' will follow right behind, with Fox alerting retailers to a July 21 day-and-date Blu-ray and DVD release.
Tech specs will see 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (1.78:1) and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track.
Extras confirmed thus far include a featurette, "The Old Ball and Chain & Free."
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Prison Break: The Final Break' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 21.
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Nissan has big plans for the future. The automaker is looking to make advancements in the field of electric power, roll out new models, remove waste from its manufacturing processes, and reshape its whole aesthetic. To serve as a guiding symbol and help spearhead this shift, Nissan recently unveiled a brand new logo.
Nissan’s previous logo lasted for two decades, but the automaker decided it was time for a fresh start. Starting in 2017, design experts worked to create the new logo that will help lead Nissan into the 2020s.
Nissan’s Senior Vice President of Global Design Alfonso Albaisa assembled a team of respected designers led by Tsutomu Matsuo, the Deputy General Manager of Nissan’s Advanced Design Department. Together, the team worked to create a new logo inspired by the following words which reflect Nissan’s mission: thin, light, and flexible.
Several factors had to be considered by the team during the process. The logo had to be easy to read from a distance when illuminated and it had to represent a change from the old blocky and rigid logo. Albaisa noted that while they worked to create the logo, “visions of digitalization started swirling in our heads.”
The new logo will first appear on the all-electric Nissan Ariya crossover. And you’ll soon be seeing it pop up right here at James Ceranti Nissan.
The 2020 JD Power Initial Quality Study placed three Nissan models – the Maxima, Murano, and Armada – atop their respective segments, raising Nissan’s overall score above the average and cementing the automaker’s reputation as a brand that promises dependability, performance, and quality.
JD Power is a trusted reviewer whose Initial Quality Study tracks the number of problems faced by car owners within the first 90 days of the purchase of their vehicle. The fewer problems that owners had to put up with, the higher the vehicle’s score.
2020 Nissan Maxima
The 2020 Nissan Maxima’s win marks the third consecutive year it has topped the Large Car category. The 300 horsepower generated by its 3.5-liter engine helped it outperform and outshine its competitors.
2020 Nissan Murano
The 2020 Murano was named the #1 Midsize SUV. Its Intelligent All-Wheel Drive adapts to all circumstances and its fully-loaded, artisanal cabin offers unparalleled comfort and class.
2020 Nissan Armada
The Large SUV segment was topped by the 2020 Nissan Armada. Eight people can comfortably sit in the Armada, and its V8 powertrain cranks out 390 horsepower and 394 lb-ft of torque so you can stay firmly on the road. The 2020 Armada can tow up to 8,500 pounds.
If you’re looking for award-winning quality in your next vehicle, pay us a visit at James Ceranti Nissan and test drive any or all of these top-tier Nissan models!
Wouldn’t it be nice if you never had to do any maintenance on your car? Unfortunately, the complex moving parts in your car do require regular attention. One of the most frequent maintenance requirements is an oil change. While you might be tempted to delay your oil changes, it will cause bigger problems down the road if you do.
Oil is essentially the blood of your vehicle’s engine. Its purpose is to keep everything running smoothly and prevent the buildup of dirt and other particles by carrying it out of the engine. Over time, the oil will begin to break down due to the collected dirt and high temperatures under the hood, which is called thermal breakdown. When this happens, the oil can thicken and turn into sludge.
The sludge blocks the flow of oil in the engine, and essential parts like the crankshafts, camshafts, and valves will begin to wear down because the oil usually keeps the moving parts from rubbing against each other. Without the necessary lubrication, your engine can suffer major damage and ultimately need a partial rebuild or total replacement.
If you skipped an oil change, you can go to any mechanic and have your engine tested to see if there’s any impending damages or repairs needed.
Changing your oil periodically is an inexpensive way to maintain your car for the long run. If you need an oil change or would like to diagnose your engine, contact us at James Ceranti Nissan and we’ll be glad to take care of you.
Automakers like Nissan are developing advanced electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies that will rapidly transform the transportation industry. Nissan boldly designs vehicles that reach new heights of sophistication, including the Vmotion 2.0 and Xmotion Concepts. Although these particular vehicles may never hit a production line, they hint at Nissan’s vision of the future.
Vmotion 2.0 Concept
The Vmotion 2.0 Concept announces the future of the Nissan sedan. It features a sharp, aerodynamic exterior design and Nissan Intelligent Mobility™ technology, which includes the state-of-the-art ProPILOT autonomous driving system. This remarkable system can navigate city streets and highway traffic, displaying a lit-up grille and diffuser to indicate that the ProPILOT system is active.
With compact SUVs and crossovers becoming ever more popular, the Xmotion predicts the future of this segment. The Xmotion is a three-row SUV that features a breathtaking, angular exterior design that looks like a piece of contemporary art. Just as the Vmotion 2.0 Concept received the EyesOn Design Award for Design Excellence in 2017, the Xmotion also won an EyesOn Design award in 2018. In addition, the Xmotion integrates cutting-edge driving assist features and offers a “Floating Koi” virtual assistant in the car.
Nissan’s vision of the future is bold, and its intelligent design choices such as virtual assistant integration and an external display to let other drivers know an autonomous driving vehicle is on the road, Nissan plans to be a part of the bright future it envisions.
Contact us at James Ceranti Nissan for more information.
As New York retires the old Crown Victoria model taxis, a new replacement is taking to the streets. The 2015 Nissan NV200 minivan is the new, official taxi of Manhattan. April 20, 2015 is the official start date of New York’s ‘Taxi of Tomorrow’ program. Shortly following its debut onto the streets of the United States, the 2015 Nissan NV200 will even be welcomed in Japan, starting in June 2015.
According to the Nissan Motor Corporation, the ‘Taxi of Tomorrow’ has many features a normal taxi does not. With enough space in the luggage compartment to fit up to four large suitcases, passengers are welcomed with plenty of space. Sliding doors and electric slide steps allow easy access for those who may be too big, small, young, or old to enter or exit the vehicle by normal means. For those who always need to be connected, a 12-volt outlet is available for smart phones.
According to Nissan, more than 500 2015 NV200 models are already in service. The vehicle has been fitted for the city streets both in size and suspension. As the lone wolf authorized by the Taxi & Limousine Commission, the 2015 Nissan NV200 will soon fill the tightly packed city streets. We bid farewell to the old Crown Victoria models as they’re retired to make way for the ‘Taxi of Tomorrow.’
Here at James Ceranti Nissan, we can’t wait for January. We know, we know—the calendar has only just turned to August, but we can’t help it. You see, Nissan is planning to unveil an all-new Nissan Titan pickup truck at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this coming January, and we just can’t take the long wait. Thank goodness for Torque News, though—they recently put together a wish list for the new 2016 Nissan Titan, and we devoured the list and now we’d like to share it with you as well.
You can read that article on the Torque News website, where you’ll see that the Titan is expected to include more—and bigger—powertrain options. First and foremost, you should see a Cummins diesel engine option, a 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel Engine that will deliver massive numbers. Of course, that diesel engine, and other powertrain options, will also help the Titan bring better gas mileage to the table for the next generation of truck drivers.
Check out the rest of Torque News’ wish list, and then maybe even add your own items to that list. And, of course, come see us here at James Ceranti to check out the Titan—and the rest of the Nissan lineup—for yourself today.
Last month, Nissan celebrated its 80-year anniversary. While the company’s official birthday was Dec. 26, Nissan commemorated the milestone with the Nissan Heritage Car Parade three days earlier.
Over 100 vehicles were driven through the streets of Yokohama, Japan, where Nissan’s headquarters are located, providing onlookers with a vivid display of the automaker’s history.
The oldest car was a 1935 Datsun 14 Phaeton whose owner transported the vehicle over 600 kilometers to be driven in the parade.
“We are here today to celebrate 80 years since the establishment of Nissan, and we have gathered cars from all ages. These cars are a testament to the history of Nissan, and the source of much innovation and excitement over the years,” said Toshiyuki Shiga, Nissan’s vice chairman.
“Today I feel that it is necessary for us to keep making and offering Nissan cars that people will cherish for a long time.”
The bubbly yellow Nissan NV200 has been getting a lot of attention lately as New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been attempting to establish a mandate that would require all NYC cab companies and drivers to make a switch to the Nissan taxi.
Bloomberg was hoping to require the swapping out of all 15,000+ taxis in the Big Apple to Nissan’s “Taxi of Tomorrow” within the next three-to-five years. As you can imagine, this subject has been a controversial one, regardless of the quality of the NV200.
Unfortunately for Bloomberg, his plans have encountered a major bump in the road—Supreme Court Justice Shlomo Hagler. Hagler has deemed that the mandate is an overstepping of boundaries, meaning that unless Bloomberg’s appeal can make it past the Supreme Court, there will be no requirement for NYC taxi drivers and companies to purchase the Nissan cabs.
Even if the mandate does not come to fruition the Nissan NV200s have gone on sale at New York dealerships, and some drivers have taken it upon themselves to purchase them anyway.
What do you think the New York justice system will rule about Bloomberg’s mandate? Will the Nissan NV200 end up being the Taxi of Tomorrow?
With a retained value of 48.2% residual value after five years, the 2013 Nissan Rogue has been named an Edmunds.com 2013 Best Retained Value Award winner. The award recognizes vehicles and brands that have the highest projected residual value based on the Edmunds.com True Market Value price when sold new.
Jon Brancheau, VP of Marketing for Nissan North America stated, “The Rogue is one of Nissan’s best-selling vehicles, and value has always been part of this equation. Customers recognize that they’re getting lasting value from the Rogue’s combination of dramatic exterior style, breakthrough technology such as Class Exclusive Around View Monitor and interior utility, storage space and functionality. Earning this 2013 Best Retained Value Award accolade from Edmunds.com further solidifies Rogue’s place in a very competitive segment.”
Offering breakthrough available technology, emotion-evoking design, and the versatility drivers look for on an SUV, the 2013 Nissan Rogue shines at the top of its class. Utility is enhanced by the amount of storage offered, as well as a removable and washable tray that fits in the cargo area for wet and dirty gear or tools.
Ever wonder exactly how full-size clay models are made for car companies?
We came across this great video from the Nissan Technical Center in Japan for a look at what exactly the process entails. From the designer’s sketches to a full model, the process can take years.
Side-by-side with digital models, the clay models are created by hand, one small piece at a time. Clay is kept in a warming over to keep it soft and the designers work fast before it can harden. The process of scraping away excess, applying plastic overcoats and perfecting the shape can take hundreds of hours for each designer.
Unfortunately after the product is finished, they often get smashed or burned to save space. Sadly, these projects only life short lives and are soon after dismantled. The designers prefer not to watch this process, and we can understand why!


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Digital TV News: Sumavision
Installed base of set-top box conditional access clients to pass 1 billion mark next year
Oct 25, 2013 – According to IHS (NYSE: IHS), the global installed base of conditional access (CA) clients in set-top boxes (STB) is expected to exceed 1 billion units for the first time in 2014 as growth is driven by expanding demand in emerging markets.
News categories: IHS, Daniel Simmons, Conditional Access, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box
Asia-Pacific Will Be Responsible For 50% of 220 Million Unit Set-Top Box Market From 2013
Jul 5, 2012 – A jump in cable and satellite set-top box shipments in Asia-Pacific markets is being driven by cable digitization in India and China, as well as China's rollout of digital satellite boxes to its rural households, according to ABI Research.
News categories: ABI Research, Cable TV, China, Digital TV, India, Market Research, Satellite, Set Top Box
Sumavision Deploys Broadcom DOCSIS®-based EoC Cable Architecture in China
Mar 20, 2012 – Broadcom (NASDAQ: BRCM) has announced that Sumavision is deploying its DOCSIS-based Ethernet over Coax (EoC) cable architecture to Chinese cable operators. The Sumavision CC8800 products fully meet China's NGB broadband requirements.
News categories: Broadcom, Sumavision, Broadband, Cable TV, CCBN, China, Coax, DOCSIS, Infrastructure, Semiconductor
Gehua Cable Deploys Network Trials Based on Broadcom's Innovative DOCSIS®-Based EoC Solution
Mar 22, 2011 – Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM) has announced that its DOCSIS®-based Ethernet over Coax (EoC) cable architecture has been chosen by Gehua Cable to launch their network trials in Beijing.
News categories: Broadcom, Gehua Cable, Sumavision, Broadband, Cable TV, CCBN, China, DOCSIS, Infrastructure, Semiconductor
Cable broadband equipment market down in 3Q10 after 12 months of strong growth
Nov 18, 2010 – Infonetics Research has released its third quarter (3Q10) CMTS and Edge QAM Hardware and Subscribers report, which tracks cable modem termination systems (CMTS), edge quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) channels, and cable broadband subscribers.
News categories: Infonetics Research, Broadband, Cable TV, DOCSIS, Infrastructure, Market Research, Subscribers
Sumavision wins Tianjin cable TV conditional access contract
Aug 20, 2010 – Sumavision has won the contract to provide conditional access (CA) for the cable TV service of the Tianjin Broadcast and TV Network.
News categories: Sumavision, Tianjin Cable, Cable TV, China, Conditional Access
China DTV Subscribers Reached 45.1 mln in Q4 2008
Feb 19, 2009 – Analysys International says in its recently released report China DTV Market Quarterly Tracker Q4 2008, that China DTV subscribers has reached 45.1 million in the last quarter of 2008, and representing a increase of 13.5% quarter on quarter.
News categories: Analysys International, Cable TV, China, Conditional Access, Digital TV, Market Research, Subscribers
Analysys International Says China DTV Subscribers Reached 30 mln in Q1 2008
Jun 25, 2008 – Analysys International says in its recently released report China DTV Market Quarterly Tracker Q1 2008, that China DTV subscribers have reached 30.04 million increasing 22% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2008.
News categories: Analysys International, Cable TV, China, Conditional Access, Digital TV, Market Research
China - Cable DTV Achieves Rapid Development in 2007
Apr 11, 2008 – CCID Consulting (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: HK08235) has released the 2007-2008 China's DTV Industry Annual Report. In 2007, there were 13.052 million new DTV subscribers, increasing the quantity of China's DTV subscribers to 27.186 million.
News categories: CCID Consulting, Cable TV, China, Digital TV, DTMB, Infrastructure, IPTV, Market Research, Satellite, Terrestrial
- DTG Testing Freesat SI/PSI test suite release now available for download
- Subisu Cablenet launches digital TV in Nepal
- DIRECTV Latin America launches DLA-1 satellite
- Eastlink launches Wireless TV in Canada
- CBS offers its programmes direct to consumers
- BSkyB adds 46,000 TV customers in 3Q 2014
- Netflix adds 3 million members in 3Q 2014
- Konka chooses DivX HEVC for 4K TVs
- Google announces Nexus Player Android TV box
- Thailand adds 2.8 million households to DTV voucher scheme
- HBO to offer a stand-alone HBO streaming service in 2015
- Sling Media and ViXS team on Network Transcoder for MSOs and MVPDs
- CPE revenue to expand by $1.8 billion this year
- Marketing begins for Tablet TV launch in the U.S.
- Walmart makes customers' DVDs available on VUDU
- Entone, Etex and i-Velozity offer turnkey Hybrid CATV solution
- Pay TV growth in Latin America moderates in Q3 2014
- Set-top box market hits $4.8 billion in 2Q14
- UK's blinkbox goes UltraViolet
- comScore U.S. Total Video Report available for download


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Report: New Chick-fil-A set to roost near LSU
BATON ROUGE- Chick-fil-A may soon be gracing Baton Rouge with a new location along Burbank Drive, according to the Advocate.
According to the report, the ultra-popular franchise has bought a portion of land near the intersection of Burbank and West Lee Drive with the intention of building yet another restaurant in the capital area.
The land is reportedly in front of a 125,000-square-foot shopping center being built at the intersection. The Advocate also reports that New Orleans-based Atomic Burger is also planning to set up shop next door.
The fast-food giant has seven restaurants in metro Baton Rouge, along with licensed locations at the LSU and Southern University student unions
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text: One of Vibram’s novelties for the 2010-11 winter season is Ecostep+, a compound made with recycled rubber at 50 percent. It is a further evolution of Ecostep, which was launched in 2006 and consists of 30 percent recycled rubber. The material is ideally suited for soft light trekking, travel and casual shoes. It can also be used for other applications. The same company has also come up with two new rock climbing compounds: XS Grip2, which provides an extreme grip for free-climbing and bouldering; and XS Edge, for getting a grip on small holds – it is also used in the lace-up model of Katana footwear by La Sportiva. Vibram will show at the World Expo in Shanghai this year as an ambassador of Italy in the country’s pavilion, promoting its Five Fingers footwear brand there.


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Middlesex County residents are dumping their electronics in hopes of sparing the earth from high-tech waste, in a twist on traditional recycling.
Every month the county sponsors a consumer electronic drop-off program. It ensures that old computers, fluorescent tubes and televisions are recycled instead of ending up in a landfill.
Participants say electronics like computers can be dangerous to the environment if disposed in an improper way. They say they would rather have their electronics help the environment rather than hurt it.
The county says the drop-off program is gaining in popularity. Officials say the county collects in excess of 300,000 pounds of electronic equipment a year.
County officials say most towns will not pick up electronic equipment if it is tossed out on the curb. Residents are advised to take their electronics to recycling centers instead.


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China-India trade relations
A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Pakistan a “mothership of terrorism”, China defended its all-weather ally, saying it is against linking any country or religion with terror and asked the world community to acknowledge Pakistan’s “great sacrifices”. China has also decided to resist India’s bid to designate Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar a terrorist by the United Nations. Miffed by Beijing’s latest actions, some sections of the Indian public have called for a boycott of Chinese goods, interpreting Beijing’s actions as tacit support for Pakistan. Hyper-nationalists within and beyond the ruling party at the Centre have sought a ban on anything associated with Pakistan, from its serials to Bollywood movies with Pakistani actors. Guilty by association also seems to be the pervading logic behind calls for a boycott of Chinese goods. While Indian filmmakers can be bullied into dropping Pakistani artists, there is little that such spiteful hyper-nationalists can do to ban Chinese products. The Indian government is in no position to cut off trade ties with China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thankfully not given into such idiotic demands, as his cabinet seems more intent on improving trade relations with India’s neighbour. The trade deficit between the two nations stands at a whopping $52.7 billion. In 2015-'16, Indian exports to China stood at $9 billion while its imports were worth $61.7 billion.
Prime Minister Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Goa to discuss the trade deficit along with a host of security-related issues. At the India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue earlier this year, both sides agreed to strengthen economic ties through cooperation on sourcing energy from international markets, construction of high-speed railway and development of coastal manufacturing zones. “Chinese investors showed a keen interest in financial investment and participation in large solar park projects in cooperation with the Solar Energy Corporation of India,” said a release of the minutes of the meeting. Besides expressing concern about the growing trade deficit, New Delhi sought to secure China’s cooperation in developing infrastructure in India. In a bid to increase the share of manufacturing sector to 25 percent of GDP from the existing 16 percent by 2025, the Modi government has urged Chinese companies to open manufacturing units in India. The Centre has also asked the Chinese government to provide greater access to its goods while providing faster clearance for Indian rice and pharmaceuticals.
To cut a long story short, China remains India’s biggest bilateral trade partner. Any ill-conceived ideas of boycotting Chinese goods should be confined to the dustbin. India has no leverage to push such hare-brained claims. During the ongoing festive season in India, the sale of Chinese goods has hit a record high. “Sales figures for Chinese products on the top three Indian online retailers in the first week of October hit a new record. Amazingly, the Chinese mobile phone company Xiaomi sold half a million phones in just three days on the Flipkart, Amazon India, Snapdeal and Tata CLiQ platforms," according to Global Times, the English daily run by the Chinese government. The Global Times report was picked up by a whole host of Indian publications, including the Press Trust of India. "The bilateral trade relationship is one of the pillars of the Sino-Indian relationship. The trade volume was over $70 billion in 2015, and China's investment in India soared to around $870 million in 2015, six times what it was in 2014," the report added. Indians consume a lot of Chinese-made tech products, including laptops and mobile phones, and there is little indication that this trend will change anytime soon. India stands to benefit a lot from greater trade and investment ties with China. For example, China has shown a keen interest in investing in the Smart Cities project. Earlier this year, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley promised Chinese investors high-growth potential even in an “unsupportive global environment”. “And for a large number of Chinese investors present here, I think having gone through that experience in China, we are now passing that phase where there is massive infrastructure programme which is in India. Part of the infrastructure programme we are building rural roads, national highways," he said.


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Océ, Stroma and Newspaper Abroad Bring Good News to London
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Press release from the issuing company
London, England, – Stroma and Newspaper Abroad, two pioneering companies in digital newspapers, today announced an agreement that will bring more international newspaper titles available the same morning to London for the first time. The partnership will ramp up production with 45 new titles printed from the London headquarters of Stroma, the digital printer with the widest range of newspapers from around the world being produced digitally in color in London on a daily basis.
Agreement brings additions to 1400-strong newspaper title database
Already, Stroma – the company at the forefront of digital newspaper printing for more than a decade – has been printing between 50 and 60 titles a day from a 1400-strong newspaper database. The announcement is being made today at a newspaper industry event for an international audience near Heathrow followed by a live digital printing demonstration at Stroma in west London. Crucially, this will pave the way for new international newspapers to be made commercially available in London.
Publishers need to think of digital printing going forward
Andreas Qvist, Chief Executive and co-founder of Newspaper Abroad, said: "Until now, the newspapers had been flown in at prohibitive cost and then distributed the following day, which didn't make sense particularly as there often was the problem of cancelled flights as well. Now virtually all the editions will be available to the reader before 7.30am. This is a fantastic project. International newspaper sales are important for publishers' revenue streams and their readers while travelling or living abroad. They need to think of digital printing, as we have done, going forward."
He added: "More and more publishers are outsourcing their international marketing and brand development opportunities to Newspaper Abroad, instead of having their own internal departments for their expatriate customers. And they also understand how we can source local advertising for them in the countries in which they operate abroad, which now includes London. Stroma and Océ are important print partners for us, particularly as they have worldwide reputations for digital excellence in the newspaper industry. And we are also planning other digital newspaper initiatives with Océ at other locations throughout the world."
Newspaper sales forecast to rise by 25% with London digital production
Against a backdrop of falling sales for newspapers, Newspaper Abroad's venture is expected to increase sales – currently 'thousands of copies per day' – by 25% within six months. The cover price will be on a par with prices in their homeland. Most new titles are Scandinavian, but also include titles from around the world currently unavailable the same day in London.
Important step forward for colour production of newspapers
Steve Brown, Managing Director of Stroma, said: "It's great news and an important step forward for our digital color production of newspapers in London. These international newspapers can be produced within 20 minutes of editorial shutdown in their home markets, thanks to technology that means the files are transferred by PDF over the internet."
Printing digitally in color locally cuts out crippling distribution costs
Craig Nethercott, Océ UK's Director of Production Printing, said: "This new agreement is proof that the availability of full-color digital printing is a serious growth opportunity for printed newspapers, particularly as it enables newspaper publishers to cut out crippling distribution costs while still offering distant readers the tactile and visual pleasures of a physical newspaper. The Océ JetStream inkjet color production press opens up so many new doors for publishers – and, yes, it's here now!"
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In a press release General Motors has spoken about the 1.0-liter 3-cylinder diesel engine that will debut on the Beat during the second half of 2011. The diesel heart was designed by GM's Torino Engineering Center supported by engineers at the Bangalore Powertrain facility.
Producing 140 Nm @ 1,750 rpm, the engine will be fitted with a Dual Overhead Camshaft and a turbocharger. There is no mention of power output, but we were told by an inside source that it will make 57bhp.
The new diesel engine could be marketed as XSDE (Xtra Smart Diesel Engine) and the same engine could be used on the Spark mini car.
Read the press release after the break to gain more knowledge on this important engine that promises to boost sales volume of the Beat.
Chevrolet Beat Diesel caught testing
General Motors designs new turbo-diesel engine to be used first in Indian market
* 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine to have best-in-class fuel efficiency and performance for its size
* General Motors Torino Engineering Center development team was supported by GM India Engineering
* Production begins in Talegaon, India in June 2011
* First application to be the Chevrolet Beat for India market
Torino, Italy -- A multinational team led by GM’s Torino Engineering Center and supported by engineers from GM India today announced that production of a 1.0-liter three-cylinder diesel engine will start in June 2011. The diesel expertise of the GM’s Torino engineers has resulted in an engine that is expected to enhance GM’s competitiveness in the Indian market.
“The exclusive design leveraged the capabilities of dozens of Torino-based diesel engineers to deliver what is expected to be a leader for its size in performance and fuel efficiency for the Indian market,” said Stefano Caprio, the 1.0-liter engine global program manager and chief engineer. “Contributing to the great fuel economy is an innovative, lightweight three-cylinder design.”
The new compact engine will also be the peak torque leader for its displacement in the Indian market (140 Nm @ 1,750 rpm) and low-end peak torque leader for its displacement worldwide at 100 Nm @ 1,250 rpm.
GM Torino and GM India Engineering collaborated closely to design in specific regional features and content requirements. Features of the engine include an iron block, aluminum DOHC cylinder head, lifetime maintenance-free timing chain, centrifugal blowby separator filter for lower oil consumption, low-noise timing gears, a balancer shaft for state-of-the-art NVH and a precisely sized waste-gated turbocharger.
The 1.0-liter turbo-diesel engine will be manufactured at GM India’s Talegaon plant in Maharashtra and will be launched on the Chevrolet Beat in the second half of 2011.
"GM India President & Managing Director Karl Slym said, “This new state-of-the-art turbo-diesel engine will enhance the competitiveness of our Chevrolet line-up in the Indian market. The addition of diesel options to our portfolio will continue to improve our sales volume and market share,” Slym added.


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Honda’s all-new 2012 Civic is just starting to arrive in showrooms and luckily the Civic escaped any large delays due to the unfortunate earthquake in Japan, in March. Honda’s other all-new model for 2012, the CR-V isn’t going to be as lucky. The all-new CR-V is expected to launch this fall, but it’s being delayed at least a month since parts are still scarce.
Honda’s part suppliers continue to ramp up after the earthquake and are still trying to return to normal production levels. Honda’s production in Japan is expected to “remain at significantly reduced levels” through the summer. This means that models like the Honda Fit, Civic Hybrid, CR-Z and Acura TSX will remain in short supply until sometime around the end of the year.
Since the CR-V is being delayed by at least a month, Honda plans on extending production of the 2011 model until production of the 2012 model commences.


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Papa Murphy’s sees opportunities to grow its take-and-bake pizza concept in the Charlotte market.
The West Coast pizza chain says the goal is to add more than 30 locations in the Charlotte area over the next seven years.
“I think timing wise, it’s a good time to join Papa Murphy’s as an owner in the market,” says Scott Mellon, vice president of franchise sales.
Papa Murphy’s currently operates six locations in the area, with four more under development. The goal is to open five or six units per year.
“Over time, as Charlotte continues to grow, we’ll continue to grow the market,” Mellon says.
At Papa Murphy’s locations, customers choose a pizza crust, sauce and add toppings. Pizzas are made by hand in-store, using fresh ingredients, Mellon says. That means pizza dough is prepared fresh daily, veggies are cut and cheese is shredded by hand.
“For us, everything we make at Papa Murphy’s is prepared fresh every day,” Mellon says.
A large pizza with pepperoni, pepperoni and sausage or just cheese costs about $5. A large gourmet pizza with additional ingredients costs between $14 and $15.
Roughly 50 percent to 60 percent of the chain's business comes from call-ahead orders, meaning customers can be in and out in roughly two minutes with pizza in hand. Customers then bake the pizzas at home.
“When people eat our pizza, it’s fresh out of the oven,” Mellon says.
Papa Murphy’s target customers are women and families. It finds that it has high consumer loyalty once it captures that audience, Mellon says.
He wants to sign franchise agreements with five or six potential operating groups in the Charlotte market.
To spur franchise sales, Papa Murphy’s is offering $40,000 in incentives for agreements signed by Dec. 28. That includes no royalty payments, digital menu boards and marketing paid for by Papa Murphy’s.
“It’s kind of a statement from Papa Murphy’s that they’re not going about it alone,” Mellon says.
The initial investment to open a store ranges from $226,000 to $414,000, depending on location and other factors.
The typical shop measures 1,400 square feet and is in a shopping center, often near a major grocer.
Papa Murphy’s got its start in 1981. It has since grown to 1,435 locations in the U.S., Canada and United Arab Emirates. It aims to open as many as 100 locations annually.


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Car deliveries were very strong in Israel in the first quarter of 2022 despite the shortage of chips and consequent supply chain disruptions. 100,594 new cars and commercial vehicles were delivered in the first quarter of 2022, down 10% from the corresponding period of 2021. In March alone there were 27,788 deliveries, up 4% from March 2021.
By brands Hyundai led the way in the first quarter of 2022 with 18,402 deliveries, 16% up from the first quarter of 2021. In second place was Toyota with 13,895 deliveries, up 6% from the first quarter of 2021, and in third place was Kia with 12,518 deliveries, up 7% from last year. Mazda was fourth with 5,567 deliveries, down 4% and Skoda, the only European brand in the top five saw deliveries fall by 44%.
Hyundai Motors, which also manufactures the Kia brand, dominates the Israeli market with 34% of new deliveries in the first quarter of 2022.
In the first quarter of 2022, 4,400 electric vehicles were delivered, representing 4.3% of all deliveries. Tesla led in this sector with 1,452 deliveries and a 34% market share. In addition 4,450 plug-in cars were delivered led by the Kia Niro.
Most of Israel's major car importers hold a backlog of new orders stretching to the third quarter and even beyond.
Published by Globes, Israel business news - en.globes.co.il - on April 5, 2022.
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text: The summer sales finally got under way in the Balearics yesterday with some stores offering unusually huge launch-day discounts. Savings of 50 per cent and more were being offered on high streets across the region as shop keepers strive to tempt consumers to spend. Now the population is accustomed to and comfortable with the single currency, the commercial sector hopes that the Euro will not cause the same confusion it did earlier this year in the winter sales. The January sales were for most traders a disaster and spending over the Christmas/New Year period was down on previous years. 57 per cent of traders in Palma said that the results of this year's winter sales were worse than 2001 with 44 per cent saying the sales were either bad or very bad. There were some healthy crowds of eager bargain hunters gathered outside department stores, especially El Cortes Inglés on the Avenidas, and shopping centres, but not of the magnitude the sales used to attract when they all started the same day. Over the past two weeks, many people have gone over to Barcelona or Madrid, where prices are cheaper anyway, for long weekends and to enjoy the sales. But, while response from residents may be fickle, last night, trading associations in Palma said that most stores enjoyed a busy day and reported a very large number of tourists out shopping. The slight drop in temperatures made many think twice about the beach and opt for the city. The number of shoppers on day one of the sales was estimated to have been between five and ten per cent higher than the first day of last year's summer's sales - on which it rained - and traders hope that more people will translate into more sales. All of the associations hope that the sales will help revive the sector and revenue. On the whole, most shopkeepers were last night up beat about the sales and pleased with yesterday's response. However, 13 shops in calles Adrián Ferrán and Francesc Suau were unable to open yesterday due to flooding. The weekend's heavy rain caused widespread damage to the string of shops and a spokesperson for the association of small shopkeepeers, Angel Pujol, said that apart from the rain, the main reason for the flooding is the poor condition of drainage in the two streets and urged the council to take some form of action before the winter.


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Calling all travel junkies out there! We have good news in store for y’all.
Thailand and Japan are reportedly covering up to 50% of your accommodation fees for your next visit. This is to help the countries’ tourism sector that has suffered a significant decline following the Covid-19 outbreak.
Japan Tourism Agency’s Hiroshi Tabata told the press that the government plans to “allocate over $12.5 billion to a new holiday subsidies programme,” which could launch as soon as July. In this case, the country will debut discount coupons and vouchers to be used at local shops and eateries.
However, keep in mind that the deals will only apply to visitors who have made bookings via Japanese travelling agencies. Whereas for international tourists, the country currently has an international travel ban in place, prohibiting foreigners from entering. But rest assured that the programme doesn’t exclude foreign visitors to take part.
As for Thailand’s case, GirlStyle reported that the government is planning to offer travel packages and discounts ranging between 40 to 50% off by either July or the end of this year. Word has it that the country will begin lifting enforcement rules and allow travellers to visit the country again. For those who don’t know, the Land of Smiles is currently in lockdown until the end of June.
Despite no specific details being revealed for now, maybe you can consider the 2 aforementioned countries for your next vacation.
Update (30th April):
The Japan Nation Travel Organisation (JNTO) has since stepped in to clarify that the Go To Travel campaign is meant to revitalise the domestic tourism market and help people living in Japan only.
This means that the support will not extend to overseas visitors as previously implied.


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More than half of US consumers (58%) want brands to demonstrate a clear sense of purpose, but the way issues are framed can be politically polarizing, with ‘progressive’ language driving a dividing wedge between Democrats and Republicans by up to 32%. However, this gap can be closed to 8% by using more ‘centrist’ language.
This is one of the key findings revealed in Poking the Bear, the latest report from global purpose consultancy Revolt. Research* conducted by Revolt revealed just how much people’s political views shape their attitudes to key purpose-related issues, such as climate change and LGBTQ+ equality. Importantly though, the research also showed the extent to which simple changes to marketing language can significantly reduce the political polarization and increase unity in attitudes towards those issues.
With almost half of large companies saying they have experienced ESG backlash and expect it to intensify, some corporates are going into purpose-related hibernation, rather than risk the perceived reputational damage from ‘poking the bear’. But with consumers’ and employees’ shifting expectations and so many critical issues now requiring brand and business support, hibernation is not an option. Revolt’s research reveals that rather than getting trapped in a cycle of ‘purpose paralysis’, and pausing or abandoning purposeful marketing and communications, brands can make important progress by shifting language to bring more people with them and avoid backlash.
Unsurprisingly, the research showed that sexuality and gender identity rights is the most politically polarizing issue in the US today, with just 27% of right-leaning voters ranking this issue as important versus 64% of left-leaning voters. Climate change was the second most polarizing issue, with 45% of right-leaning respondents saying it was important, compared with 81% of left-leaning respondents.
For those brands with general market audiences, less polarizing issues are often considered to be the most appropriate to support. However, Revolt’s research revealed how more ‘grizzly’ issues can be ‘tamed’ by careful and pragmatic shifts in language to align with universal values.
Looking at one of the top two most polarizing issues, climate change with a polarization gap of nearly 40%, using ‘centrist’ language makes the issue much less polarizing and much more important to respondents. For example, support for “The individual right to clean air and clean water” – an issue adjacent to climate change – was the most unifying statement tested, with 85% of left-leaners and 78% of right-leaning voters in support – a polarization gap of just 7%. Similarly, when phrased in the centrist language “Securing a safe climate for your family’s future”, climate change becomes the 5th most important issue among all respondents, while the more progressive frame of “Fighting for climate justice for all” sees climate fall to 17th place.
Overall, Revolt found that more ‘centrist’ language helped to increase the importance of all issues with right-leaning US voters. Five issues in particular increased in importance among right-leaners with more centrist framing: Education, LGBTQ+ equality, air and water pollution, climate change and workers’ rights.
More surprisingly, across the full range of issues tested, not only did centrist language perform better with right-leaning respondents, but it was also more appealing to those on the left. This brings into question whether progressive language is really serving any audience.
The research also revealed the most inherently unifying issues, regardless of language, which include “Government responsibility and debt”, with 72% of right leaning voters saying this was important, compared with 76% of those who are left leaning – just 4% political difference – and “Care for the elderly”, with 75% of right-leaners believing it to be important and 82% of left-leaners in agreement.
In addition to understanding the bear you’re poking and shifting the language (taming your grizzlies), Revolt’s research revealed three other key approaches for brands to successfully embrace purpose-related issues in the age of polarization. ‘Bear-proof your strategy’ – ensure your chosen cause is connected to your brand and earn the right to play in this space. ‘Plan for the bear to wake up’ – brands with a crisis management plan in place are much more likely to survive an attack. And, ‘have your pack’s back’ – build a community around you to fall back on and provide support in moments of need.
Freya Williams, Fractional Chief Strategy Officer, US, Revolt, said: “For brands with a purpose mission, winning the war of ideas is critical in progressing action. From Revolt’s research, we can see that moderate language means majority support. While progressive language may seem like a stronger articulation of the cause, it isn’t supporting purposeful action as even Democrat-leaning voters view issues as more important when framed with more moderate language. Brands have the opportunity to use these insights to unite rather than divide Americans”
Richard Arscott, President, US, Revolt, said: “When terms like ESG and woke are being weaponized to divide and disrupt the transformation to more purposeful ways of doing business, framing has never been more important. Finding the right words can mean the difference between uniting a movement for change or provoking a backlash.”
*About The Research The report findings and recommendations for brands are informed by conversations with 20+ purpose, ESG and sustainability communicators, and quantitative research among 1000 US consumers. It also uses research from Revolt’s 2023 Causes That Count research, which also featured quantitative research among 1000 US consumers.


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The biggest names in tech, including Google, Amazon, and Apple, spent more this quarter attempting to influence the U.S. government than ever before, according to public lobbying records. The tech giants spent more than $15 million lobbying between April 1 and June 30, with Google topping the list at $5.93 million.
Alphabet Inc.’s Google gets about 77 percent of U.S. search advertising revenue. Google and Facebook Inc. together control about 56 percent of the mobile ad market. Amazon takes about 70 percent of all e-book sales and 30 percent of all U.S. e-commerce. Taplin pegs Facebook’s share of mobile social media traffic, including the company’s WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram units, at 75 percent.
Glass Enterprise Edition (EE) -- an augmented-reality device targeted mainly to hands-on workers. Glass EE is an improved version of the “Explorer Edition” -- an experimental 2013 corporate version of the original Glass product. On January 2015, the Enterprise team in X quietly began shipping the Enterprise Edition to corporate solution partners like GE and DHL.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that he has received verbal approval from the "government" to build a "Hyperloop" connecting New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Musk said a trip between New York and Washington, D.C., which now takes roughly three hours by train, would last only 29 minutes.
It’s challenging to track the breathless pace and breadth of all the emerging technology making it increasingly easy and exciting to collect and share information and images about ourselves, each other and the world we experience. But if you are taking note of the rapid growth, you might well wonder: Where are we heading? How will life change?
Launched in clusters, some staying in orbit just a year or two, the satellites would provide coverage necessary to execute a new military contingency plan called “Kill Chain.” It is the first step in a new strategy to use satellite imagery to identify North Korean launch sites, nuclear facilities and manufacturing capability and destroy them pre-emptively if a conflict seems imminent.
Florida is now the fourth state in the U.S. to pass a law which allows unmanned delivery robots on both sidewalks and crosswalks. The law, which goes into effect July 1, 2017, states that authorized operation "of personal delivery devices within a county or municipality [are permissible] under certain circumstances.
It's difficult for many Americans to shake their mental image of Chinese knockoffs peddled on street corners. And for years that described Chinese technology, too. Local companies set up shop by copying eBay, Google, Apple and other foreign technology companies. But China has moved way past its knockoff phase.
President Trump on Thursday vowed to cut back on "job-killing" regulations on the tech industry in a meeting with business executives. Trump met with leaders from the drone and broadband industries at the White House, the latest event in the administration's "tech week." “We want to remain number one in certain areas,” Trump said. “We’re going to give you the competitive advantage that you need."
The White House is bringing together drone makers, wireless companies and venture capitalists on Thursday to look at ways government can help speed new technologies to the marketplace. President Donald Trump will meet with the chief executives of General Electric Co, Honeywell International Inc and AT&T Inc AT&T Inc, major drone industry firms and venture capitalists in the latest effort by the White House to focus on innovative technologies as a way of spurring job growth.


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Without even waiting for the holiday glut of toy and perfume pitches, promoters of last July's Live Aid benefit concert have added one more set of 30-second spots to the growing TV repertory of Christmas commercials.
A crew of 40 actors, technicians and ad agency employees gathered at a Hollywood video production studio this week to film Elliott Gould, Amy Irving, Dionne Warwick, Robin Williams, Pee Wee Herman and several other celebrities plugging a newly published 192-page commemorative picture book of the July 13 mega-event to benefit Africa.
About 10 different commercials, featuring each of the celebrities, will air on network television between Thanksgiving and Christmas. A schedule of times and dates is being finalized this week, according to production publicist Tess Haley.
Like the crew and performers who donated their time for the commercials, the networks are being asked to contribute the commercial air time to advertise the $9.98 paperback volume.
"The book was published in this country about three weeks ago, but it has been No. 1 on the British best-seller list for weeks," Haley said. "The BBC gave free air time for commercials in the U.K., so that's what we're trying to do here. Everyone is donating their time and services, right down to the shelves in the bookstores."
Melvin Sokolsky, a veteran director of commercials for Dr Pepper, Coca-Cola and several models of automobiles over the last 20 years, even cited an ice cream company that loaned the crew a truck in which to haul equipment for the commercial shoot at Cinepro studios . . . where production facilities were also donated Tuesday.
"It's interesting we could do something like this with no money attached to it. Nobody negotiated, nobody demanded. Everybody did something they know how to do for free," Sokolsky said in amazement.
Haley said 100% of the proceeds from the book, published by New Jersey-based Unicorn Publishing, are going directly to the Live Aid Foundation.
Most of the commercials involve an actor holding up the book in a medium close-up shot while discoursing for 27 seconds about the good that will come from buying it. A three-second trailer spotlighting the book itself ends each commercial.
Some are maudlin/serious. Elliott Gould reminisces about his mother ordering him to clean his plate, for instance. Then he points out that Africans have nothing to clean off of theirs.
Others are funny. Robin Williams mock-scolds viewers to think about Africa and the Live Aid book while biting into a three-pound hamburger.
But the best takes of all may never see the small screen.
"You're talking about starving people and yet we're falling on the floor laughing," Sokolsky said apologetically.
The high point of a day's worth of charity commercial production came late Tuesday afternoon when Williams interrupted Patti LaBelle with a parody of her gospel riff, according to Sokolsky. While the pair did an impromptu exchange on camera, Pee Wee Herman walked on stage, doing his impression of a hound baying at the moon.
"Williams went from speaking Russian to Chinese to doing something in Scandinavian," said Sokolsky. People have come up to me all day saying, 'You've done a wonderful job today,' and all I did was turn the camera on."


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Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) announced the groundbreaking of Suzuki Auto Taguig in partnership with Zoom Hub, Inc. in a virtual event last June 24.
This will be Suzuki Auto’s first dealership under the management of Zoom Hub, Inc. and reflects the company’s mission and vision to move Suzuki closer to Taguig residents and nearby areas.
The whole operations team of Suzuki Taguig joined the virtual gathering, together with the officers from Zoom Hub, and department heads of Suzuki Philippines.
Strategically located at Brgy. Ususan, Taguig City, the new dealership is set to operate on a massive 1,130 square meter space, with a showroom that can display 3 Suzuki models. Additionally, 6 vehicles can be accommodated in the service area.
Suzuki Philippines continues to stay determined in finding different avenues to improve its service and product accessibility to the public while at the same time ensuring the safety of its customers and employees.
“It has been more than a year since the world first experienced the beginnings of this global pandemic. Now we are finally seeing a glimpse of the light at the end of a long tunnel especially that another new experienced partner in the automotive industry finally teams up with us- Zoom Hub Inc. With the vast experience of this group, I am very much confident of what’s to come with this new addition. I’m inspired by the way our company has risen to the challenge of the past year – with continuous hard work, courage and, most importantly, compassion.” Mr. Keiichi Suzuki expresses.
For more information about Suzuki visit http://suzuki.com.ph/auto/.
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The Private Sector Development Association has welcomed the announced by government to formalize the growing of cannabis in the country for economical and medicinal purposes.
Association Chairperson Yusuf Dodia says the growing of Cannabis in a controlled manner is important as it will be an alternative source of revenue for the country.
Speaking in an interview with Christian voice in Lusaka, Mr. Dodia said that the commercial crop will facilitate for export to European countries in which the country will attain the much-needed foreign revenue.
Mr. Dodia has however urged government to come up very good control measures for the crop not to be misused.
He has appealed to government to engage as many stakeholders as possible to ensure that the growth of the commercial crop effectively contributes to the economy of the country.


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This development is the result of the recent Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) led trade mission to China, during which representatives from the region met with officials from the cross border e-commerce platform.
This opportunity offers businesses an easy way to enter the Far East market and the world’s second largest economy, thanks to the firm’s direct procurement and export model.
The Chinese retailer sells to the growing Chinese middle class, and boasts over 5 million visitors a day. This high volume of users presents an opportunity for Leeds City Region Exporters to tap into a vast consumer market.
David Shepherd, head of trade and investment at the LEP, said: "We understand that businesses can be put off by the thought of exporting, believing it to be an expensive and complicated process. At the LEP we’re working to help firms overcome this barrier to trading overseas.
"As such I’m pleased that as a result of our recent trade and investment visit to Hangzhou, we secured this opportunity for the fantastic manufacturers and producers based in our City Region to start exporting and expanding their client base in a relatively simple way."
Unlike many online retailers, Kaola.com purchases the products directly from the supplier and exports them to China via its warehouses in Germany. This model benefits the supplier and particularly those businesses which are new to trading overseas, allowing them to enter a growing market via a proven platform and without having to shoulder the cost of shipping to China or the customs processes which may be deter new exporters.
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The announcement comes after reports last month that the Taiwan-based manufacturer plans to quadruple the workforce at its iPhone factory in India
Taiwan's TSMC plans to be able to deliver the advanced chips used in Apple's Macs, iPhones and iPads from its new Arizona super-plant by 2024.
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For the third year in a row, Intelligent Logistik will be presenting the prestigious award Logistics Establishment of the Year. The idea behind the award is to highlight interesting logistics projects and mirror the progress currently being made within the logistics industry. Last year, Logicenters won together with tenant Zalando for the logistics facility in Brunna. This year, Logicenters has the opportunity to take home the prize once again.
The jury’s nomination for Logicenters’ and Speed Group’s facility in Viared, Borås:
The largest logistics development of the year with an ambitious building rate, with a total of 83 000 sqm being built during two effective phases in 2018 and 2019. The facility is one of the largest TPL-facilities in the Nordics with further plans on automation (Autostore). Interesting business arrangement with staffing operations used as a basis for the running of TPL-business, something being seemingly cost efficient. TPL is a growing industry, and the establishment of this facility mirrors a clear trend within the logistics development industry.
The award ceremony will take place on the main stage during Logistik & Transport at 16.30 on the 5th of November.
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BEIJING—China's regulators are increasing their scrutiny of foreign companies in industries from drugs to cars to baby formula as part of a drive to push down prices for consumers.
The intensifying effort could help China's new leaders win favor at home and give Beijing a greater say in global commerce.
The latest move came Wednesday, when officials at China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce said they would open a three-month probe into possible bribery in the pharmaceutical and medical-device industries, citing public dissatisfaction with high prices.
The disclosure followed visits in recent weeks by officials from the agency seeking information from the China offices of foreign drug companies including France's Sanofi SA, SNY 0.29 % Belgium's UCB SA UCB 0.07 % and Denmark's Novo Nordisk NVO -1.31 % A/S. The companies said they haven't been accused of wrongdoing. The announcement also followed a criminal probe into whether GlaxoSmithKline GSK 0.84 % PLC executives in China used bribes to get doctors and hospitals to sell its drugs, driving up prices. London-based Glaxo has said it is cooperating with the investigation and that some of its China executives may have violated company policy and Chinese law.
Officials also are looking at prices of foreign-branded cars. Luo Lei, a deputy secretary-general for the China Automobile Dealers Association, said Wednesday that officials at the National Development and Reform Commission have asked the association to collect data on the prices of foreign cars.
"The NDRC is checking price information in a variety of industries, and the auto sector is just one of the industries," Mr. Luo said. It wasn't clear if the commission's inquiry would result in a full probe.
The State Administration for Industry and Commerce on Wednesday also said it would look at auto dealers.
Last week the NDRC levied 669 million yuan ($109 million) in fines on foreign infant-formula makers, concluding that they had violated competition laws in the country. Price cuts by companies such as Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. MJN -0.16 % and Abbott Laboratories ABT 1.56 % of U.S. will save Chinese consumers 2.4 billion yuan a year, according to state media.
The regulators' moves, which have received heavy coverage in state-controlled news outlets, are winning support from people like 29-year-old lawyer Shao Peixun. Though overall inflation has been tame in China, many consumers complain about the high prices of some goods, such as infant formula and medication.
Chinese regulators are investigating several industries in an effort to keep consumer prices in check.
Autos: Regulators are looking at prices for foreign-branded cars.
Dairy: A probe begun in July resulted in $109 million in fines on foreign makers of infant formula for anticompetitive practices.
Pharmaceuticals: Regulators will start a probe into possible bribery in the industry. Officials already had announced an investigation of Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline.
"Drugs and other products are way too expensive here for most people's average salary," said Mr. Shao, of Henan province. "If you don't have full coverage from the insurance company for the medicines you take, you have a problem."
The drives aren't targeting just foreign companies. Regulators in Shanghai on Monday fined five local jewelry retailers a combined 10.6 million yuan for price manipulation. And legal experts say domestic companies in other industries also face regulatory pressure regarding prices in a country where inflation has a tendency to surge.
But legal experts say foreign companies make high-profile targets and have less political protection than China's well-connected state-controlled companies.
"Many of the important consumer industries are dominated by foreign players," said Rocky Lee, head of the Asia corporate practice at law firm Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft. "They also just get more publicity," he said.
The regulatory push is part of a multiyear effort by Beijing to have a greater say in regulating the global marketplace. Since 2008, when Beijing established antitrust laws similar to those in the West, officials used them to break up cartels in businesses such as rice and noodles to bring down prices.
Since 2009, when Beijing quashed Coca-Cola Co. KO 1.28 % 's $2.4 billion deal to acquire a Chinese juice maker, the government has shown greater willingness to use its laws to keep a lid on prices—even if neither company in a merger is from China. Chinese officials this year ordered commodities company Glencore International PLC to sell a $5.2 billion Peruvian copper mine to complete an acquisition of Anglo-Swiss miner Xstrata PLC. Switzerland-based Glencore also had to agree to supply China at "fair and reasonable" prices. In January, Beijing imposed $56 million in sanctions on six Taiwanese and South Korean makers of liquid-crystal displays, including Samsung Electronics Co. SSNHZ 0.00 % and LG Electronics Inc. 066570 -2.39 %
Also Wednesday, China's Ministry of Commerce said Baxter International Inc. BAX 0.28 % must sell a renal-replacement therapy business as a condition for approving the U.S.-based company's $4 billion bid for Sweden's Gambro AB.
With more Chinese companies expanding abroad, Beijing also is eager to gain leverage as a legitimate force in the global marketplace, said Brian Burke, counsel at law firm Shearman & Sterling LLP. "By flexing regulatory muscle at home [against foreign companies], they're aiming to make sure their companies will be taken care of overseas," Mr. Burke said. Chinese regulators want to prevent overseas court rulings and trade decisions that aren't in China's favor, he said.
In March a U.S. court found Chinese manufacturers of vitamin C liable for price fixing. Beijing lashed out in response, urging the court to reverse its decision and saying that the ruling was unfair to the Chinese companies.
It is unclear if Beijing's increased regulatory enforcement will smooth roads for Chinese companies overseas. Chinese meat producer Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd. in May said it planned to acquire U.S.-based Smithfield Foods Inc. for $4.7 billion. A U.S. foreign investment panel is reviewing the proposal and has extended a 30-day review to 45 days, delaying the deal.
—Rose Yu in Shanghai and Liyan Qi in Beijing contributed to this article.
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Uttar Pradesh loans for traditional industries with high MBC, schedule caste workforce
The ODOP summit, to be inaugurated in Lucknow on Friday by President Ram Nath Kovind, will see the state government offer Rs 1,000-crore soft loans to artisans, craftsmen and entrepreneurs. It’s mostly the most-backward castes (MBCs) and schedule castes (SCs) that are associated with traditional industries.
The loan sanction letters would be distributed under various schemes like MUDRA, PMEGS, Start-up, Stand-up and UP government’s Mukhya Mantri Swarojgar Yojana.
The ODOP project aims at promoting traditional businesses, such as lock industry in Aligarh, silk-weaving in Varanasi and biscuit-making in Amethi.
The state government is in touch with Amazon that will provide marketing support to traditional industries in nine districts, including Varanasi, Allahabad, Lucknow and Gorakhpur.
Sources in the UP government said the idea is to ensure international recognition of various products through e-commerce sites. The scheme targets to boost growth of small, medium and traditional industries.