AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGlobal Market Access: At the China International Import Expo, two Ivorian women entrepreneurs showcased dried fruit and hibiscus products as they seek new customers and production partners. Davao firms also signed agreements worth a combined $27 million to supply fresh and frozen durian to China. Dairy Innovation: Fonterra is using six Chinese application centers to help local bakeries, beverage chains and food makers develop products, particularly protein-rich offerings, faster. Coca-Cola IPO: India’s Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings filed draft papers for an offer-for-sale of up to 997.5 million shares; the company will receive no proceeds, and its majority shareholder’s stake is expected to fall from 60% to about 45%. Earnings: Monde Nissin’s third-quarter revenue rose 8.2% to 23.6 billion pesos, while net income edged up 1.8%; the company also announced a higher dividend. Industry Pressures: Malaysia is promoting robotic cooking to help food businesses address labor shortages, costs and consistency, while beverage companies in Samoa face calls to help fund recycling of their packaging waste.
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