Cheap, versatile palm oil has long been used as an ingredient in everything from ice cream and chips to lotions and soaps. But its production causes severe environmental damage, which is why Unilever, the world’s biggest buyer …
British Airways (BAIRY) will begin a joint venture next month on flights across the Atlantic with American Airlines (AMR), after nearly 13 years of planning.
The carriers will align their frequent-flier programs, allowing travelers to earn and use m…
China’s Sinochem Corp. invited Temasek, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, to join a consortium that may bid for Potash Corp. (POT), Reuters reported.
Temasek has not made any decision on whether to join the consortium, Reuters reported without namin…
A report by BP (BP) says that “multiple companies and work teams” are responsible for the Gulf oil disaster that killed 11 workers and spewed out millions of gallons of oil into the ocean.
“It is evident that a series of complex events, rather than a …
British food prices rose at the fastest rate in a year in August thanks to higher prices for commodities.
Food prices increased at an annual rate of 3.8% in August, compared with 2.5% in the previous month, Bloomberg News reported, citing a statement…