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11-Apr-19 JD.com’s 7Fresh and Yonghui Superstores are set to co-invest RMB5 bn (USD750 mn) in Thailand to establish sourcing and distribution of tropical fruits, including RMB1.5 bn of durians, mangosteens, longans, and coconuts from Thai agricultural brands.
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07-Mar-19 The rise of the Russian Far East District as an attractive destination for investment in manufacturing is down to several factors - rich natural resources, abundant land, upgraded infrastructure, access to Eurasia and generous tax incentives. [image: Far East Development Corporation (FEDC)]
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06-Nov-18 The future of the GCC’s food manufacturing sector lies in its readiness to embrace new technology and deliver competitive advantage. “Gulf F&B producers need to follow market trends, especially in packaging," said Amir Sotoudeh, managing director of Multivac Middle East. [image: Confectionery Production]
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14-Aug-18 Kroger, the largest American supermarket chain, is partnering with Alibaba in China to offer products from its organic and natural line, Simple Truth, through Alibaba's Tmall platform, in an effort to keep pace online with Walmart and Amazon. [image: China Daily / Agencies]
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09-Aug-18 UAE retailer Lulu Group has launched operations in the Philippines with a logistics and export centre in Laguna. The centre will be engaged in sourcing and exporting fruit, vegetables and other commodities to the GCC and Egypt. [image: Arabian Business]
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