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Unilever: US government shutdown delays ice cream float
Tuesday 21 October 2025 7:42 am | Updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025 7:45 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Ben and Jerry's is set to be a part of the...

Electrolux to invest $23.7M, create 74 jobs
Electrolux, a household appliance company, will create 74 new jobs and invest $23.7 million in its expansion in Kinston. Gov. Josh Stein announced plans that Electrolux Consumer Products will expand its dishwasher production facility in Kinston...

How to Navigate Disruptions in Consumer Goods Supply Chains
Supply chain leaders must address the most pressing disruptions within the volatile landscape or risk falling behind. From geopolitical shifts and tariffs to labor shortages and factory, consumer goods companies are leveraging AI and other tech to...

Teysha Technologies’ KarmaCane bioplastic opens path to multiple industries
Teysha Technologies has successfully validated KarmaCane, its patented sugar-derived biopolymer, in extreme field conditions. Products manufactured from KarmaCane withstood sub-zero temperatures and intense UV exposure during the record-breaking...
FBM KLCI Closes Higher As Bursa Plays Catch-up To Regional, Global Uptrend
By Siti Noor Afera Abu KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher on Tuesday as the local bourse played catch-up to the regional and global uptrend a day after returning from the Deepavali break. At 5 pm, the FTSE...

These high-tech wildfire fighting drones were just backed by a $60 million investment
By By Adele Peters, Fast Company On a recent weekday in Aspen, Colorado, Stu Landesberg stood with a group of firefighters on a mountainside and watched a drone take off and fly toward a simulated fire. The drone detected the “hotspot”—a pile of...

Indonesia aims to end all salt imports by 2027: Ministers
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan expressed optimism that Indonesia will no longer need to import salt by the end of 2027. “Hopefully, by the end of 2027, we will have all types of salt. No more imports,”...

Highlights from Manila FAME 2025
Highlights from Manila FAME 2025 personAustralian GiftGuide Team calendar_monthOctober 21, 2025 Collections of nature-inspired and handcrafted designs for the home, fashion and lifestyle sector were on display at Manila FAME 2025, which opened its...

Moodism introduces first outdoor collection
Moodism introduces first outdoor collection personAustralian GiftGuide Team calendar_monthOctober 21, 2025 Born from a shared passion for creating beautiful pieces and a love of good design and craftsmanship, Studio Moodism offers bespoke...

First study of blood lead levels in children conducted in Kyrgyzstan
First national study of lead levels in children’s blood has been completed in Kyrgyzstan. Zharkynbek Kasymbekov, Director of the National Institute of Public Health, presented the findings at a press conference. «We are glad the problem is not as...

Consumer Goods Index Rises 96.16% in Nine Months on Robust Demand and Profit Growth
The Nigerian stock market’s consumer goods sector has recorded an impressive performance in the first nine months of 2025, with the Consumer Goods Index surging by 96.16 percent, driven by strong demand, improved corporate earnings, and investor...

Mattel Renews Disney Princess and "Frozen" Licensing Deal
Mattel is keeping the magic alive by renewing their global licensing deal for Disney Princess and Frozen brands. What’s Happening: The global toy and family entertainment company has announced a multi-year renewal of its global licensing agreement...

Venture capital firm NFX raises $325 million, betting on Israeli tech innovation
Amid the Gaza war and ongoing economic uncertainty, venture capital firm NFX, founded by Israel-based investor Gigi Levy-Weiss, raised $325 million in fresh capital to back young tech startups in Israel and California’s Silicon Valley. Speaking to...

Federal court dismisses “forever chemicals” suit by farmers against EPA
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by farmers who claimed the Environmental Protection Agency failed to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “forever chemicals.” Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, refer to...

Markets shine in Muhurat trading as Sensex, Nifty open higher on festive optimism
Benchmark indices opened on a positive note during the special one-hour Diwali Muhurat trading session on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex rising 252.14 points or 0.30 per cent to 84,615.51 and the Nifty gaining 83 points or 0.32 per cent to 25,926.15...

ColorCraft Selected as Member of IFES, Strengthening Its Global Exhibit Network
submitted by Joe Aquila, ColorCraft ColorCraft, a leader in custom trade show exhibit design and fabrication, has been selected for membership in the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES), a global network of top-tier...

Atlee’s blockbuster Ching’s ad features Ranveer Singh
The 8-minute ad film features Ranveer Singh as the fiery agent alongside superstars Sreeleela and Bobby Deol. Combining Atlee’s signature style, thrilling action, and never-seen-before visual effects, the film blurs the lines between advertisement...
Coca-Cola pops as earnings beat amid 'challenging' environment
Coca-Cola (KO) posted earnings results that beat Wall Street's expectations on Tuesday, continuing an early streak of strong third quarter reports from consumer-facing companies. Adjusted earnings came in at $0.82, compared to Wall Street...

Ready for Samvat 2082? Over 50 stock ideas from top brokerages to keep your portfolios in good wealth
As Samvat 2082 begins, brokerages are lighting up investor sentiment with a bouquet of more than 50 stock ideas to capture India’s next phase of earnings growth. After a muted Samvat 2081, when benchmark indices underperformed global peers,...

Consumer Goods Index Hits 96.16% In 9 Months Amid Strong Demand, Earnings
Nigeria’s consumer goods sector witnessed a strong nine months of 2025, as bumper earnings results from top manufacturers drove significant gains in their share prices on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). This was driven by strong first-quarter...