Agribusiness

China Essence Group's Wang Yong sa Executive Director

Wang Yong was in charge of the Group's sales and marketing efforts.

China Essence Group's Wang Yong sa Executive Director

Wang Yong was in charge of the Group's sales and marketing efforts.

China Essence Group's Zhao Libin abandons CEO post

But Mr Zhao remain as Executive Chairman of the Company.

China Essence Group appoints Liu Changling as Executive Director

He had 10 years experience in potato and potato-based industries.

Wilmar recovery in jeopardy as China capacity persists

It will take up to three years for the current crushing capacity to ease which will prevent Wilmar from raising its margins.

Food segment to nourish Olam profits

The agribusiness firm expects its foreign food divisions to drive growth as its commodities divisions flounder.

Is Olam International on a commodities slump?

It is having trouble procuring cotton supply and keeping margins afloat as prices fall precipitously.

Golden Agri-Resources allots $500 million to asset-building

Its capex list includes purchasing more palm oil plantations, processing facilities and other logistics upgrades.

Golden Agri-Resources profit down 30% to $162m

Among the factors that bugged the company’s performance was higher fertiliser application.

Noble Group's 1Q profit down 45.8%

The decrease is due to loss in supply chain assets and slow agriculture season.

Wilmar headline 1Q figures disappoint at first glance

Closer inspection reveals improvement in certain areas, says Phillip Capital.

Wilmar's profit down 34% to $255.9m in Q1

The decline was largely due to the lower oil seeds and grains business.

Asia's rural areas booming

High food prices have lifted incomes in the country-side, often at a faster pace than in the cities.

PARD signs $100M syndicated loan

The Mainboard-listed frozen fish supplier will use the fresh funds for refinancing and working capital.

Wilmar margin squeeze to ease soon

Profit-battered segments like palm & lauric and oilseed & grain could rebound as crush margins clear the red.

Global Palm Resources appoints Idham Azahari as Mill Manager

He rose from the ranks from being Foreman to Asst Senior Mill Manager.

Margin-squeezed Wilmar poised for a comeback: UOB

Its high plantation landbank and effective product diversification will continue to push growth.

Expect a 0.4% hit on Olam earnings: DBS

This is due to the $2 million loss the company will incur over FY13-14 to start up its new rubber plantation in Gabon.