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Does your work float in the Cloud?

Information Week’s Thomas Claburn reports from BoxWorks 2014 in San Francisco. Growth in the cloud platform of computing allows industry-specific software for collaboration and storage. To learn more about automating business processes through cloud computing click to read the InformationWeek article Box Reshapes itself as a Platform...
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Cargill buys ADM’s chocolate business

Privately held Cargill will spend $440 million to buy Archer Daniels Midland Company’s chocolate business, pending US and EU regulator approval. This purchase extends Cargill’s global reach with ADM chocolate factories in UK, Germany, Belgium, Milwaukee, Hazeltine Pennsylvania and Georgetown Ontario. Click to read the article by Mike Hughlett in...
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Science of the creative mind

Inc Magazine investigates the biological sources of creativity and foster a culture for innovation. This article investigates the intersection between neurotransmitter seratonin and dopamine. Finding a balance at high levels delivers calm and energized creativity. Click to read the Inc Magazine Tip Sheet...
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HBR – Procter & Gamble’s 80/20 refocus

Streamlining to fit the needs of global consumers, P&G’s CEO A.G. Lafley is tightening up product offerings and focusing on the 80 brands which bring 95% of the profitability. Big Data analytics will support this operational and organizational application of the Pareto and Koch 80/20 rules and ration. Read the...
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How is Chocolate Made?

By: David A. Stuart Ph.D. Food & Nutrient Impact, LLC     It’s no mystery that most people love chocolate, whether it’s milk or dark chocolate.  But when people are asked “What is % cacao?” or “What is the difference between milk or dark chocolate?” they may be less certain.  So...
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Do you follow our Pinterest boards?

Follow our Confectionlink boards on Pinterest for fun and delicious parties, holiday decor and clever projects. Learn about the cocoa sustainability work our companies are leading around the equator. Find factory stores and tours. Click to visit our Pinterest boards...
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