Agribusiness

China Dairy Group names Li Jia as General Manager of Xi’An Yinqiao

The group gave weight to Li’s competence to manage the operations of Xi’An Yinqiao as its previous assistant manager.

China Dairy Group names Li Jia as General Manager of Xi’An Yinqiao

The group gave weight to Li’s competence to manage the operations of Xi’An Yinqiao as its previous assistant manager.

Olam set for expansion in the next two years

UOB Kay Hian estimates that the group has sufficient debt capacity for funding of up to S$1.5b acquisitions and new investments.

Global Palm's slower expansion hampers future growth

The company’s new plantings of 445 ha in 1H11 only make up 27% of its target, hinting that it may not be able to reach its target at all.

Nestle to resume crude palm oil purchases from Golden Agri-Resources’ subsidiary

The food giant says further business will depend on PT SMART's ability to meet the responsible sourcing guidelines and RSPO certification.

Olam acquires sugar milling facility in India for US$73.8m

The company plans to invest a further US$6.6m to expand the facility's capacity from 3,500‐tonnes/day to 5,000 tonnes/day.

Positive surprises ahead for Golden Agri-Resources

The company is expected to post positive earnings in 3Q11, buoyed by still resilient crude palm oil prices.

Wilmar apparently not giving up on PCSMA

Wilmar subsidiary Sucrogen gets a second chance with PCSMA members voting once more in October on the purchase offer.

Moving on? Wilmar acquires sugar company in Shanghai

After failing to get the necessary support to purchase Proserpine Co-operative Sugar Milling Association, Wilmar acquired Yihai Kerry (Shanghai) Sugar...

Wilmar puts up Italian subsidiary

Wilmar Italia has an initial issued and paid-up capital of EUR10,000.

Olam acquires Hemarus Industries for almost $74m

The company also plans to invest an additional $6.6 million to expand sugar milling capacity.

Wilmar subsidiary fails to get support for acquisition

Sucrogen needed at least 75% positive votes to be given the green light but got only 70%.

Food segments drive Olam’s resilient earnings

Net contribution per ton rose 12.4% to S$145 in FY11.

Olam International full year profit up 23.6% to S$445mn

Successful execution of the company’s corporate strategy through selective and targeted integration upstream into plantations and midstream into...

Olam may have 29% YoY profit growth in FY 2011

This is on the back of 16% YoY volume growth led by strength in edible nuts and confectionery ingredients.

Wilmar’s 5% price increase to pose ‘insignificant’ impact

Wilmar’s increased cooking oil prices may no longer restore its margin back to US$40/MT, says DBS.