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Qiagen Names Jonathan Pratt as CEO as Sale Talks Progress

Qiagen NV has appointed Jonathan Pratt as its new chief executive officer, as talks with private equity firms about a possible sale of the European molecular testing company progress.

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Satellite Data Used to Boost Cabbage Sales in Japan

Tokyo, Aug. 24 (Jiji Press)--An experimental project started in Japan on Monday to improve cabbage sales by predicting future supplies and prices using satellite data.

  • Japanese initiative uses satellite data to predict cabbage supplies and prices.
  • Collaboration between Dentsu Inc., JAXA, and Japan Agricultural Cooperatives.
  • Project aims to maximize sales during abundant supply and stabilize prices during shortages.

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