AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFast-Food Deal: Uni-President is in talks to buy Jardine Restaurant Group for about US$400 million. JRG runs roughly 1,000 KFC and Pizza Hut outlets across Hong Kong, Macau, Myanmar, Taiwan and Vietnam, including about 380 in Vietnam. Vietnam Trade: Vietnam Foodexpo linked local producers with international buyers, while BJC and MM Mega Market Vietnam showcased ways to connect suppliers with markets. China Expansion: Samyang Foods is expanding its China footprint with a new factory, as Korean noodle makers seek growth overseas. India’s Beverage Market: Coca-Cola’s Indian bottling arm has filed draft papers for a public offering reportedly worth about ₹9,500 crore. Food Safety: Hong Kong’s FEHD launched targeted rodent-control operations in high-risk areas, following stepped-up inspections of food premises. Earnings Pressure: Lotte Chilsung Beverage’s third-quarter profit fell 37.9%, with costs weighing on results.
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