ORPC has two refineries - one in the port of Mina al-Fahal with a capacity of 106,000 b/d, and the other in Sohar, 116,400 b/d. The Mina al-Fahal plant meets the bulk of...
AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2012 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Latin American carrier LAN Airlines announced on Wednesday that its affiliate LAN Colombia has launched a service between Miami International Airport and Bogota, Colombia. LAN Colombia will fly...
M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2012 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Latin American carrier LAN Airlines announced on Wednesday that its affiliate LAN Colombia has launched a service between Miami International Airport and Bogota, Colombia. LAN Colombia will fly...
Over the next five years, Hershey will expand and accelerate programs to improve cocoa communities by investing $10 million in West Africa and continuing to work with experts in agriculture, community development and...
If applied in time, changes in diet and exercise can reverse atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries that is caused by a buildup of cholesterol. Unfortunately, the earliest signs of atherosclerosis have been...
Costa Rica finished 2011 as the top exporter of fresh pineapple in the world, after increasing the value of its exports by 8%, according to the National Chamber of Pineapple Producers (Canapep), reports...
The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund on Jan. 6 said that thus far it has committed close to $36 million to programs promoting sustainable economic development. This includes $3.2 million in financing and business...
At the end of the 2010-2011 harvest, Honduras exported 5.2 million 48-kilo bags, 13% more than in the 2009-2010 harvest, reports Elsalvador.com (Dec. 19, 2011). The value of exports of the crop totaled...
The 2011-2012 coffee crop in Honduras could be double last seasons, but runs the risk of being spoiled before it can be collected in its entirety due to lack of workers, reports Laprensahn.com...
The first two months of the year could see the beginning of construction work on a pork processing plant, reports Elsalvador.com (Dec. 21, 2011). The plant, which already has several environmental permits, will...
The combined effects of berry borer infestation, unfavorable weather conditions and farmer apathy could result in Jamaica's lowest coffee production in more than 20 years, reports The Jamaica Gleaner (Dec. 29, 2011). "When...
The Presidency of Nicaragua said on Jan. 9 that, despite problems with the current crop harvest, about 2 million quintals of coffee are expected to be picked. Amilcar Navarro, producer of the grain,...
Beef exports in the 2011 totaled $432 million, making it Nicaragua's main export item, reports Elnuevodiario.com.ni (Jan. 2, 2012). According to the Center for Exports (CETREX) foreign sales amounted to $2.346 billion, up...
The first Juan Valdez Cafe branch in Panama is the first of 10 planned to be opened over the next five years in Panama, by JV Panama SA, which owns the franchise, reports...
Puerto Rico stands to lose millions of dollars in rum excise tax rebate revenue after the US Congress failed to extend an increase in the program that expired on Dec. 31, reports Caribbean...
Panama will take part in 21 international fairs specializing in agricultural products, logistics, food, handicrafts and more this year, reports Larestrella.com.pa (Jan. 5, 2012): As of October 2011 the value of contracts signed...
Humans have sought new caffeine fixes for hundreds of years. But the AeroShot inhaler might be the strangest yet; Compress the tube, and it burps a puff of lime-flavored caffeine powder that instantaneously...
Ah, February. The month of amore, cupid, eros and Valentines. Also Lincoln, Washington, International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day and Groundhog Day, but let's stay on message here. Love. The Beatles said it's all...
Chevy is the latest to ditch Madison Avenue and ask fans to create its Super Bowl ad. Past examples show the move isn't just cost effective- it builds brands' buzz (we have statsl)...
HEADNOTE When brands ask consumers to snap a product photo and text or email it in, Pongr recognizes the image and replies. Is that really better than QR codes? We asked its president,...