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A selection of Be & Cheery snacks offered for sale online (Courtesy: Yamibuy)
February 25, 2020
PepsiCo's Be & Cheery Acquisition Targets Online Snacks Growth in China
This weekend, PepsiCo, Inc. announced that it had agreed to acquire Hangzhou Haomusi Food Co., Ltd. ('Be & Cheery'), one of the largest online snacks companies in China, from Haoxiangni Health Food Co., Ltd. ('Haoxiangni') for USD 705 million.
Aviko, one of Europe’s largest producers of fresh, frozen, dried and specialty potato products has reached an agreement with Hongyuan Agriculture to acquire 90% of its shares in Hongyuan Louis
January 15, 2020
Dutch Potato Processor Aviko acquires Chinese French Fries Producer Hongyuan Louis
Aviko, one of Europe’s largest producers of fresh, frozen, dried and specialty potato products has reached an agreement with Hongyuan Agriculture to acquire 90% of its shares in Hongyuan Louis
Ribbon cutting ceremony for the expansion of Givaudan Flavours (Nantong) Ltd
December 06, 2019
Givaudan doubles flavour production capacity in China
Givaudan, the world’s leading flavour and fragrances company, recently officially inaugurated a new extension to its Nantong, China manufacturing facility
James Ku, senior vice-president of Realty, Walmart China, speaks in Shenzhen on the retailer's expansion plan in China. (Courtesy: China Daily)
November 22, 2019
Walmart to open 500 new stores, depots in China
Walmart China has plans to accelerate its expansion by opening more than 500 new stores and "depots" (smaller warehouses) in next five to seven years and updating 200 existing stores in three years, the company's top executive said.
China: Price of new potatoes continues to drop
September 11, 2019
China: Price of new potatoes continues to drop
The price of new potatoes in the northeast of China dropped last week and dropped even further this week. The supply speed also seems to slow down in comparison with earlier in the season.
International Horticultural Exhibition in Yanqing District in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 1, 2019. (Courtesy: Xinhua | Ju Huanzong)
September 02, 2019
'International Potato Center and Peru Joint Honorary Day' theme event held at Beijing horticultural expo
People visit the garden of International Potato Center during the "International Potato Center and Peru Joint Honorary Day" theme event held as part of the Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition in Yanqing District in Beijing.
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Johannes Wick (left), CEO Grains & Food at Bühler, and André Noreau, CEO of Premier Tech – Systems and Automation, today announced the formation of a strategic cooperation for industrial flexible packaging solutions.
August 29, 2019
Bühler and Premier Tech to form a strategic cooperation
Swiss Bühler Group and Premier Tech from Canada, today announced the formation of a strategic cooperation for industrial flexible packaging solutions. Both companies agreed to build a design and manufacturing center in China.
Patatas holandesas de baja calidad: los comerciantes sudamericanos miran hacia China
August 21, 2019
Patatas holandesas de baja calidad: los comerciantes sudamericanos miran hacia China
Recientes declaraciones de Kuncan Zhu, gerente de la empresa china Shandong YSC Import & Export Co., Ltd
Chinese potato price runs high because of Typhoon Lekima
August 20, 2019
Chinese potato price runs high because of Typhoon Lekima
Typhoon Lekima landed on Chinese shores last weekend. The typhoon caused destruction in several Chinese cities. Shouguang was one of the areas affected most by the extreme weather conditions.
The potato of the future will be more drought tolerant and disease resistant, more environmentally sustainable and climate smart, and meet the needs of producers and consumers.
July 08, 2019
The 'Potato of the Future' Climate - Smarter and Healthier
The potato of the future will be more drought tolerant and disease resistant, more environmentally sustainable and climate smart, and meet the needs of producers and consumers.
Answering to the increasing demand from the Asian Market, FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS) announced the official opening of its new Manufacturing & Support Centre in Zhongshan, China. Zhongshan is a vibrant, blooming commercial city in the south of China
July 02, 2019
FPS Food Process Solutions Opens First Manufacturing & Support Centre In China
Answering to the increasing demand from the Asian Market, FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS) announced the official opening of its new Manufacturing & Support Centre in Zhongshan, China.
The World Potato Congress is pleased to announce that Mr. Lu, Xiaoping has accepted to become WPC’s newest International Advisor.
July 01, 2019
World Potato Congress welcomes Mr. Lu, Xiaoping as International Advisor
The World Potato Congress is pleased to announce that Mr. Lu, Xiaoping has accepted to become WPC’s newest International Advisor.
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With a presence in China dating back to 1995, Carrefour China operates a network of 210 hypermarkets and 24 convenience stores.
June 24, 2019
Leading Food Retailer Carrefour Group sells Carrefour China to Suning.com
On of the largest food retailers in the world, the Carrefour Group, announced today the signing of an agreement to sell an 80% equity interest in Carrefour China to Chinese Group Suning.com.
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China Hikes Tariffs on U.S. Goods After Trump Warning. (Courtesy: Capital Watch)
May 16, 2019
China to hit US frozen fries, dehy potatoes with more tariffs
As the Trump administration’s trade fight with China twists and turns, exporters of frozen and dehy potatoes are facing a hit.
The market price of potatoes in Gansu, China recently showed a rising trend.
May 09, 2019
Potato prices on the rise in Gansu, China
The market price of potatoes in Gansu recently showed a rising trend. Relevant data shows that the price of potatoes in Gansu increased by 16.67% in comparison with the same time last year.
Starch Europe has issued a statement on the recent decision of the Chinese Minister of Commerce to extend the anti-dumping duties on exports of EU potato starch to China for another 5 years.
February 20, 2019
Starch Europe disappointed with extension of anti-dumping duties on exports of EU potato Starch to China
Starch Europe has issued a statement on the recent decision of the Chinese Minister of Commerce to extend the anti-dumping duties on exports of EU potato starch to China for another 5 years.
Arrancó la 'revolución' de la papa en China
February 11, 2019
Arrancó la 'revolución' de la papa en China
Su producción de papa es ahora 20 veces la de Canadá. Así lo afirma Peter van der Zaag, de Sunrise Potato (Ontario), orador principal del Manitoba Potato Days, evento realizado a finales de enero en Brandon, Manitoba.

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