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Image via Flickr BKM_BR In September 2015 the news broke that Volkswagen was cheating on emissions tests for diesel engines by writing faulty software code. VW is now facing major backlash. Take a closer look at the consequence of VW’s compliance scandal.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure you’re logged in…
Image via Flickr LaertesCTB Only a few months have passed since the Brexit vote happened, but many people don’t understand that Britain hasn’t actually left the EU yet. What the Brexit vote did is require Britain to give the EU a two-year formal notice that the country will be leaving. Britain hasn’t actually given its…
Image via Flickr by Rennett Stowe West coast ports faced a nine-month long work slowdown because of labor disputes between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. There was even a short period of time where the ports closed. Thousands of companies had to make adjustments to their supply chains to…
Image via Flickr by Trostle The $382 billion global beauty business, with $55 billion in makeup alone, may see an uglier side of the industry with the recent introduction of Mink, a proprietary 3D printer that allows users to print open-source cosmetics. Some of the top makeup manufacturers based in the United States and Europe…
Image via Flickr rahego The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) constantly seeks ways to protect consumers from bad food distribution and handling practices. Now the organization is focusing on the organic market, due to its increasing demand. The USDA aims to create stronger rules for organic farming and better food safety training across the industry….
Image via Flickr by Deborah Fitchett According to the California Health Department, the presence of Listeria monocytogens was found in Shafter at an apple processing facility. As a result, Gala apples and Granny Smith apples from the facility are being recalled nationwide. The affected apples are sold under the brand names “Granny’s Best” and “Big…