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UK Faces Crop Shortfall Due to Wet Weather; Bread and Biscuit Price Hikes Expected

The Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) warns of potential price surges in bread, biscuits, and beer in the UK due to persistent wet weather.


Cocoa Prices Push Near Record Levels As Global Shortage Continues to Impact Market

Cocoa prices keep going up for a fifth consecutive day due to a shortage in supply, prompting concerns for traders and growers in countries like Ghana...

Home Depot to Open 4 New Distribution Centers for Home Professionals

Home Depot unveiled on Thursday its plan to open four new distribution centers explicitly designed for the needs of remodelers, contractors, and other home professionals...

Tech Envy on Business Sector

A poll of tech worker habits by software firm Nintex revealed that public and private sector employees are hungry for automation, and rely on mobile apps and the cloud to get work done...


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