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Short-Chain PFAS Eclipse Their Longer Counterparts in Blood Serum
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic molecules found in a wide range of consumer products, from non-stick pans to stain-resistant carpets. They are often called “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment as...
This lash serum is getting shoppers 'so many compliments' for £20
Eve Rowlands Senior Fashion & Beauty Writer and Jessica Brunt 12:40, 27 Oct 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Before and after using the gróa eyelash serum(Image:...
Papier’s 2025 advent calendar is a must for stationery lovers and sells out every year
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more A real treat for stationery lovers(Image: Laura Mulley) As a massive fan of chic and customisable stationery brand Papier, I always...
Dufil champions inclusion for visually impaired
Dufil Prima Foods, makers of Indomie Instant Noodles, has reaffirmed its commitment to disability inclusion by partnering with the Resource Centre for the Blind to mark World Sight Day and White Cane & Safety Day 2025 with a special community...
Aussies to spend more on gifts this Christmas
Aussies to spend more on gifts this Christmas personAustralian GiftGuide Team calendar_monthOctober 28, 2025 Australians show stronger intentions to buy gifts than receive them, with those planning to stretch budgets adopting a value-driven and...
Nestlé Nigeria Records 33% Revenue Growth, Posts ₦72.5 Billion Profit After Tax
Business By Anthony Isibor NESTLé Nigeria PLC has recorded a strong performance in its nine-month results for 2025, reporting a 33 percent increase in revenue and a solid return to profitability. The company’s results, released this week, reflect...
How Lidl, Hormel, Kellanova Are Rethinking Category Management
Once considered a mature discipline, category management is now undergoing an evolution. As the shopper journey becomes increasingly fragmented, both retailers and consumer goods manufacturers are reexamining how they define and manage categories....
Koskela co-founder wins 2025 Women in Design Award
Koskela co-founder wins 2025 Women in Design Award personAustralian GiftGuide Team calendar_monthOctober 28, 2025 Good Design Australia celebrates Sasha Titchkosky, co-founder and CEO of Koskela, for her pioneering work in sustainable design,...
Koala and Bluey launch limited-edition collection
Koala and Bluey launch limited-edition collection personAustralian GiftGuide Team calendar_monthOctober 28, 2025 Two of Australia’s most beloved brands have partnered to launch the Playtime collection. The collaboration blends Koala’s sustainable...
Trumponomics Is Pushing Young Voters Into Socialism
Americans are feeling the sting of President Trump’s tariffs. Consumer goods ranging from coffee and watches to toys and televisions are experiencing a jump in prices. Meanwhile, socialist frontrunner and New York City Democratic mayoral nominee...
MTR parent Orkla is going public—here’s what’s cooking behind the IPO
A subsidiary of Norway’s $11 billion consumer-goods major Orkla ASA, the company sells over 2.3 million packs daily across 400 products, from spices to ready-to-eat meals. Though rooted in south Indian culinary traditions, its reach extends to 45...
Groundhog Day: Can Ukraine’s Economy Grow Without Rollbacks?
In historical hindsight, one of the factors behind the failure of Ukraine’s economic model is the absence of a clear focus and correct, locally adapted settings. What, then, are the main causes of these errors? Let us try to find an answer by...
Tata NeuPass loyalty program: What is it and how to maximise its benefits?
The Tata Group Companies span across most sectors of the economy. From a retail customer’s point of view, the Tata Group Companies have a presence in groceries, daily-use consumer goods, food delivery, fashion, jewellery, hotels, air travel,...
Steady progress of China's economy adds precious certainty to world
A robotic dog manufactured by a tech firm is exhibited at the 138th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, or the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong province, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo/Huang Taiming) On Oct. 20, China's National...
India eyes energy transition tie-ups with Singapore, Southeast Asia
India is exploring opportunities to accelerate the regional energy transition while ensuring energy security across Southeast Asia, starting with Singapore, where several alternative energy projects are already in progress, a senior Indian...
Lynas to expand only heavy rare earths facility outside China
LYNAS Rare Earths Ltd. will expand its processing capacity of so-called heavy rare earths at its Malaysian refinery to meet increasing demand for the metals key to robotics, advanced tech and military applications. The company, which is the only...
<![CDATA[Ohio House Lawmakers Push Major Changes to Voter-Approved SB 56 Cannabis Law]]>
Recently, Ohio House lawmakers announced that they are in support of a substitute version of Senate Bill 56, which will make adjustments to the Buckeye State’s adult-use cannabis legalization legislation that was approved by voters (1). The bill,...
Disney and Formula 1® Collaboration to Launch at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Disney and Formula 1® announced today their highly anticipated collaboration will kick off at the Las Vegas Grand Prix this November. As revealed in May, this exciting global relationship will “fuel the magic” for fans by blending world-class...
Beyond Compliance: How Mid-Market Enterprises Can Lead with ESG
Mid-sized businesses are often overlooked in the ESG debate. They are too small to have sprawling compliance teams, yet too large to ignore regulatory scrutiny. The good news is that mid-market enterprises can turn their size into an advantage....
Zim traders set to benefit from Grindrod’s Walvis Bay warehouse
By Alois Vinga JSE-listed freight and logistics company, Grindrod Limited’s new Walvis Bay warehouse facility is set to benefit Zimbabwe’s traders whose goods transit through the close routes. Built on Grindrod’s existing 50,000 m² premises, the...