Archives for May 4, 2004

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US announces renewable energy grants to SMEs

Grants have been made available in the US to enable small businesses to invest in renewable energy systems. Food producers could be in line to benefit most - the industry accounts for 10 per cent of electrical load in many areas.

ADM profits double

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) - the US' leading food processor - has reported record third quarter results across all its segment operations. The company's processing segments benefited from rallies in corn and soybean futures early this year as prices...