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Sriracha factory ordered to put a lid on smell after locals pepper city with complaints... - 2 views

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  • A judge in Los Angeles County has ordered Sriracha maker Huy Fong Foods to suspend operations at a plant in the city of Irwindale that local residents claim has caused an overpowering odor.
  • Irwindale claimed in a lawsuit that the stench was causing watery eyes, sore throats and headaches, prompting complaints from dozens of residents.
  • he judge's ruling orders Huy Fong to "immediately make changes in its site operations reducing odors and the potential for odors." The city has been pushing Huy Fong to install a new filtration system to address the issue.
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  • "We want to find a balance between letting this business be a business and protecting our residents," Davidson said.
  • For most of its lifespan, Huy Fong has produced the Thai chili sauce without incident in Rosemead, Calif., but it shifted some production to Irwindale earlier this year.
  • The company produced 20 million bottles of Sriracha in 2012, or $60 million worth, all without the benefit of advertising. Consumer devotion to the brand has inspired cookbooks, embroidery, jewelry and a limited-edition flavor of Lay's potato chips
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BBC News - Pace picks up for British industry and car production - 1 views

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  • UK car production in October rose at the fastest pace so far this year, and British industrial output is at its highest since 1995, organisations have reported.
  • The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said the number of cars built in October was up 17% from 2012.
  • The growth was largely driven by demand for cars to sell in Britain rather than for export, the SMMT said. It reported 160,854 cars were built in the UK last month, with demand being driven by cheap finance deals and rising consumer confidence.
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  • "UK car manufacturing for the home market increased strongly in October," said SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes. "With European demand showing early signs of recovery, we expect production to continue positively in the coming months."
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