Cuba Tightens Private Jobs With New License Ban
Cuba moves to halt new licenses for 40 self employed categories including magician masseur restaurateur and jeweler effective Oct 1 under a Labor Ministry decree. Existing workers can continue, while 118 other occupations retain two year renewable licenses. Officials say self employment remains a supplement to state jobs as the regime tightens control and cites inequality and state competition concerns.
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Krispy Kreme Hit By Low Carb Diet Trend
Krispy Kreme shares slumped about 23 percent after the doughnut maker cut its full year earnings forecast by roughly 10 percent. CEO Scott Livengood cited rising interest in reduced carbohydrate consumption as a factor, with first quarter earnings projected at 23 cents per share versus 27 expected.
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Low carb craze meets familiar comfort foods at trade show
At the Food Marketing Institute show, makers unveil noncarb reduced breads cereals dressings and candies while consumers cling to desserts like cake and pie. Surveys show ongoing interest in low carb diets even as traditional high starch items like potatoes remain strong. Industry leaders caution that many shoppers still want indulgence and that calories may shift rather than drop.
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Sara Lee
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Larry Shiman
Opinion Dynamics
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