Archive for the ‘Consumer goods’ Category

Highlights from the World Bank’s Quarterly China Update

The recently published June 2010 China quarterly update by the World Bank discusses recent China’s recent growth and the economic outlook through 2020.

Chestnut Seller American Lorain Expands Its Reach Across China

American Lorain Corporation (NYSE Amex: ALN) is an international processed foods company based in the People’s Republic of China. The Company develops, manufactures, and sells chestnut products, convenience foods, and frozen, canned and bulk food. The leading items sold to convenience stores are open-bottom and sweetheart chestnuts, and various bean and rice products.

Kosher Food Company G. Willi Pursues Aggressive Growth Campaign

In its recent quarterly conference call, G. Willi-Food International, an Israel-based supplier of high-quality Kosher food products, announced upbeat expectations for its first quarter FY10 operating results. Preliminary numbers indicate 15% year-over-year revenue growth and 40% year-over-year growth in operating profit. The company is the largest distributor of kosher food products in Israel and recently completed a $20 million public offering on March 18.