Agribusiness

Will Olam taste a sweet success this year?

It may have outperformed since the start of the year but analysts are still not entirely convinced.

Will Olam taste a sweet success this year?

It may have outperformed since the start of the year but analysts are still not entirely convinced.

Sino Grandness Food Ind. appoints Zhu Jun as Executive Director

His wealth of experience in investing gave him the job.

Noble Group set to name new CEO

Founder Richard Elman said the vacant executive helm will be filled up soon.

GMG Global appoints Alain Tien Sing Young as Vice President, Africa Region

The company put weight on his extensive executive experience in the continent.

Olam targets acquiring Macao Commodities Trading S.L.

The deal will offer an accelerated entry into the Spanish and larger Iberian market for Olam.

Wilmar acquisition sweetens stock outlook

Proserpine Sugar Mill purchase and low share price lead OCBC to upgrade call to Hold.

Sweet! Mill sale to Wilmar subsidiary approved, finally

Proserpine creditors will be paid in full before Christmas.

Wilmar International swamped with high inventory and delays

Double trouble as palm oil prices pick up and its plantation expansions run behind schedule.

Golden Agri Resources facing a slow growth harvest

Drop to 5% production growth expected in 2012, says Phillip Capital in a new report.

Reyphon Agriceutical appoints Xiang Zhijing as Group Finance Manager

Ms. Xiang will be tasked to handle finance and accounting matters of the Group.

Olam invests $49m to till Nigerian soils

It will set up a 6,000 hectare greenfield, fully integrated, mechanised and irrigated paddy farming and rice milling facility in one of Nigeria’s...

Californication: Wilmar ties up with Gavilon for Stockton facility

They will import and process palm, coconut and palm kernel oils to serve the California and neighboring West Coast markets.

Global Palm’s expansion to slow down in 2012

OCBC says not to expect much as GPR has further lowered its new planting target for 2012 to just 770 ha.

What you need to know about the commodities sector

Analyst described the outlook as mixed at best.

SPRING invests $45mn in food manufacturing industry

The initiative aimed to improve productivity by 20% as Singapore’s food industry enjoys a good reputation here and overseas.

Is sweet success near for Wilmar subsidiary and Proserpine?

Sucrogen now awaits creditors’ approval after striking a deal with Proserpine Administrators.

Samko Timber appoints Johan Yanto as Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Yanto will replace Untoro Angkawijaya, who had been given a new responsibility in the Group to oversee/develop a new business unit.