Topic “In the News News” — Exporter Magazine

The indefinite suspensions of 15 international and 30 domestic routes bring Japan Airlines Corp’s total route cuts to 78, effectively slashing 40% of its international operation and 30% of domestic operation. The airline, known as JAL, had suspended 33 routes during the fiscal year ended March. The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) is building a US$22-billion ($NZ30.71 billion) carbon-neutral city in the desert near Abu Dhabi to be powered entirely by renewable energies including solar power. Sixteen major food companies have become the first to commit to New York City’s National Salt Reduction Initiative. The 16 companies that signed up to the program include some key players in the industry, such as Kraft, Unilever, Heinz, and McCain Foods.