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Topic “Groupon” — Exporter Magazine

The proposed acquisition reportedly fell through amid hesitation by Groupon’s founders. The start-up will decide next year whether to sell shares in a float instead, a source said. The discussions could resume if both...

Topic “Google” — Exporter Magazine

Quick on the heels of Google’s launch of its latest social-networking venture, Facebook said today that its 750 million users will now be able to make video calls on the site, according to NZ...

Topic “acquisitions” — Exporter Magazine

The chocolatier and multinational food company said it would acquire, at an undisclosed price, all shares of the group that controls the Jenny Craig franchise in Australia and New Zealand. The proposed acquisition reportedly...

Topic “Qatar” — Exporter Magazine

The government plans to spend close to USD$20 billion on new roads and transport infrastructure over the next five years, and a $36 billion metro system is in the pipeline over the longer term....

Topic “organic products” — Exporter Magazine

Consumers may consider organic cookies, yogurt and potato chips to be tastier, healthier and lower in calories because they carry an organic label, according to FoodNavigator-USA.com. The Middle East’s organic food market, valued at...

Topic “carriers” — Exporter Magazine

Lack of funding, oversupply and poor freight rates are going make 2012 a “crisis” year for the shipping industry, says Andrew Broomhead, CFO of Hong Kong’s largest operator of dry-bulk vessels Pacific Basin, according...

Topic “Pipfruit NZ” — Exporter Magazine

Pipfruit NZ chief executive Peter Beaven says apple exporters expect to have more than 17 million cartons to sell this year. Bred by Crown Research Institute Plant & Food, the new pear – or...

Topic “eco bottles” — Exporter Magazine

PepsiCo said the bottle is 100% recyclable and has a molecular structure identical to petroleum-based PET. In addition, the soft drinks maker claims the bottle is identical to PET drinks containers in terms of...