Near infrared or NIR reflectance is a device that is commonly used in analyzing contents of foods and other agricultural products. It is the preferred method of analysis for it is non-invasive and non-destructive. The process is easy to do for it need very little to no sample pretreatment at all. You can use this device in the routine screening of food products when you are analyzing for starch, moisture, oil, protein, fiber, lysine, grain...more
SMEs in the Indian textile export sector can heave a sigh of relief as the export growth is finally witnessing a positive trend after months of registering sluggish growth. The textile exports grew 8% in November 2009 as demand for products rose in the European markets as well as in the emerging markets such as Africa, Oceania and Latin American countries.SME textile exporters started receiving good orders over the last few months on account of...more
SMEs in the paper industry, which witnessed their net profits dwindle last year and experienced sluggish growth on account of the global economic slowdown, are regaining their optimism. The reviving industrial scenario has made some of the small paper companies hopeful of witnessing better growth figures from the next quarter.Rise in domestic demand for paper owing to the robust industrial and economic growth in the country is expected to boost the margins of small-scale paper units.Worst seems to be overThe paper industry in India has been struggling to cope with the recessionary pressures for some time now. The double whammy of low demand and stiff competition from cheaper imports has left several SME paper units in dire straits. However, analysts hope that the market scenario would improve soon and growth will pick-up.The paper sector experienced tough times earlier during this financial year, as volume growth slowed down due to the softening of economic growth. However, demand for paper should pick-up again with improvement in economic prospects being in sight, said Kanti Sikdar, spokesperson of Lakshmi Paper Mills, a small-sized paper mill in Kolkata.Analysts believe that...more
Nanotechnology is a protective coating that enhances products of any sort of material. It can strengthen and improve the assets to benefit both manufacturers and end users. With the help of Nanotechnology, which is an applied science, new products are created to protect various materials.Protective coating is a result of nanotechnology. It makes...more
Choice Care Group Chief Executive Paul Gold has announced he will shortly be stepping down from his position, after 17 years with the Reading-based company.Edwina Johnston, the Groups Chief Operating Officer, will take on Pauls responsibilities and David Cole, the Groups chairman, will also be taking on a greater role in the day-to-day...more
Care specialists Choice Care Group officially launched their new branding last month at the Learning Disability Today exhibition, in London.Choice provides quality residential care for people with a wide range of learning difficulties and mental health needs. Its 39 homes across Berkshire, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Gloucestershire, provide a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment where service users are encouraged to become active and valued participants within their home setting and local communityThe group consists of three companies CHOICE Ltd, founded in 1992, and Truecare Group Ltd and Orchard End Ltd which have both been in operation since 1994. The plan now is to create a single, strong brand identity for Choice Care Group, which is recognised throughout the sector as providing the highest standards of personalised care. Where the existing company names are still used, they will be clearly identified as being part of the larger group.Choice Care Group chief executive Paul Gold said: As the three companies which make up Choice Care Group have become more closely entwined, it is right that they are now united under one brand. Our service users will continue to receive...more
With everybody suffering from the economic downturn, it is no wonder that people are turning to inventive ways to stay afloat in these hard times. Some people are at their end try on how to stave off foreclosure proceedings and one way is to get fast...more
Report on Analysis and Forecast of China Cotton Market (2009-2010)The main characteristics of China cotton market in 2009 are as follows:(1) Cotton market is driven by policies in 2009. When a large number of new cotton came into the market in 2008,...more
When ever you plan to buy a new car for yourself then make sure that you have all the necessary features that you always wished for as it is fairly costly purchase. You should always keep in mind to buy that vehicle that completely caters...more
With every passing day, technological developments in internet bandwidth and content delivery continue to grow. So too, does the opportunity for entrepreneurs to capitalize on the web-based consumer market by getting involved in eCommerce. What was...more
Regional Supply-Demand and Circulation of Corn in ChinaCorn is the second largest grain corp in China. Corn is mainly planted in the Northeast, Southwest and north China, forming a long and narrow planting belt from northeast to southwest. 85% of...more
See how an online food hygiene course can help you and your business. The digital learning facility is becoming increasingly popular amongst employers; do you know what you are missing out on? Keeping up-to-date with your staff training can be hard...more