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  1. AB InBev invests in the 'Dianping' of craft beer, raising questions about the site's objectivity The news was first disclosed by beer news website Good Beer Hunting in early June, mentioning that AB InBev's venture arm ZX Ventures had actually completed the investment as early as last October but had not made it public. Good Beer Hunting discovered this by accident while writing another article about the beer industry; they found that a product manager at ZX Ventures had mentioned on his LinkedIn that he participated in the investment in Ratebeer, leading them to uncover this industry insider news. Shortly after the article was published, Ratebeer's executive director Joe Tucker issued a statement acknowledging that AB InBev holds a small stake in Ratebeer, and stated that the site's beer ratings and rankings would not be influenced by AB InBev.
  2. Multiple foods including 'Ferrero' refused entry According to the official website of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), a new round of inspections by national entry-exit inspection and quarantine agencies found 16 categories of food and cosmetics with quality and safety issues, totaling 466 batches. Among them, due to labeling issues, multiple Ferrero chocolates, Kinder Joy eggs, and Lotte biscuits were refused entry. Foods returned due to labeling issues include 14 types of Vitasoy distilled water from Hong Kong, 22 types of Vitasoy lemon tea and Vitasoy milk, and 4 types of Ferrero chocolates, and 3 types of Kinder Joy eggs. Additionally, Nissin original oatmeal and Nissin chocolate oatmeal were destroyed for exceeding the limit in the use of nutritional fortifiers vitamin B2 and vitamin C; Gerber 1st Foods banana puree from the US was destroyed for using vitamin C beyond the allowed scope; a batch of Granarolo mozzarella water buffalo milk cheese imported from Italy by Shanghai Baiji Food Co., Ltd., and 22 batches of stir-fried rice cakes, chocolates, pistachios, nuts, and sunflower seeds imported by Guangzhou Yuan Import and Export E-commerce Co., Ltd. were destroyed for exceeding shelf life; 4 batches of juice from Walmart (China) were destroyed for packaging non-compliance; and a batch of Lotte chocolate-flavored stick biscuits from South Korea was destroyed for labeling issues.
  3. Bring your own Nescafé instant coffee to experience their Canadian pop-up coffee shop Recently, we reported that food companies like Ferrero and Kellogg's have been opening restaurants to generate buzz, some even permanent. Now Nestlé is following suit, hoping to use experiential marketing to promote their creamy instant coffee. They opened a pop-up coffee shop at 499 Queen Street West in Toronto, Canada, operating from 9 am to 7 pm until June 28. This pop-up café has standard comfortable sofas, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and stylish lighting, but the strangest thing is that there are no baristas. Customers who want to rest here must bring their own Nescafé instant coffee, which serves as your 'ticket'. You scan the coffee packet at a machine by the door, and once inside, you can help yourself to hot water. They've also prepared cups with your name on them, like Starbucks, but the spelling might not be correct—intentionally misspelling Lisa as Leesaw and Rachel as Raychill, a harmless joke from the café. Corporate Headlines
  4. JML's IPO accelerates, and the reason is... On June 9, 2017, the listing launch meeting for JML (Jinmailang) Noodle Co., Ltd., organized by the Securities Department of JML's Operations Center, was held at the Central Research Institute. At the meeting, the head of China Securities Co., Ltd. introduced the stages a company goes through for an IPO: restructuring, listing tutoring, and issuance review. They also discussed key issues and considerations for companies and intermediaries at each stage. Discussions were held on determining the listing entity and key issues in listing verification. Lawyers and accountants fully participated, each offering their opinions and suggestions. It is understood that this meeting was the first formal meeting after JML selected its IPO intermediaries, marking the official start of the listing process with the involvement of intermediaries. JML Chairman Fan Xianguo stated at the meeting: "China's economy hit a turning point in 2016, and most companies are struggling, not because of declining purchasing power, but because of changes in the economic structure. Good companies will get better, and bad companies will get worse." Therefore, JML aims to build a large marketing platform to achieve 100 billion in revenue in the future, integrate resources, reduce costs, and benefit consumers. With this goal in mind, JML has decided to enter the capital market.
  5. Reckitt Benckiser's acquisition of Mead Johnson approved; deal to close on June 15 Last night, Mead Johnson's headquarters issued a notice stating that it had obtained the final regulatory approvals for Reckitt Benckiser to complete the acquisition of Mead Johnson. The acquisition is expected to be completed on June 15, 2017, subject to customary closing conditions. On May 31, the transaction received overwhelming approval from shareholders of both companies. Due to concerns about concentration of operators, China's Ministry of Commerce published a notice on March 30 regarding the acquisition of Mead Johnson Nutrition by Reckitt Benckiser Group plc. According to the arrangement, Reckitt Benckiser will merge Mead Johnson with its wholly-owned subsidiary Marigold Merger Sub, and Mead Johnson will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reckitt Benckiser. Initially, Reckitt Benckiser will establish an infant and child nutrition business unit that will include Mead Johnson's operations. This unit will be led by Adi Sehgal, who previously served as General Manager of Reckitt Benckiser China, and he will report directly to Reckitt Benckiser's CEO Rakesh Kapoor. Adi Sehgal will also join Reckitt Benckiser's Executive Committee. Some key Reckitt Benckiser employees will also transfer to this new division. Reckitt Benckiser's board previously analyzed that the integration of Mead Johnson could be completed without 'undue disruption' to the potential businesses of both companies. Reckitt Benckiser believes that the addition of Mead Johnson will increase its revenue in consumer health by about 90%, with Enfamil becoming Reckitt Benckiser's largest Power Brand. Reckitt Benckiser has previously stated that the primary goal after the acquisition is to help Mead Johnson achieve long-term growth again, and after an initial transition period, the company aims for consistent annual growth of 3-5% in the infant and child nutrition category.
  6. UN FAO: Global food import costs to rise significantly this year The latest 'Food Outlook' report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations shows that although global food markets are balanced in supply and demand, global food import costs will rise significantly this year due to increased transport costs and import volumes. The trend is particularly concerning for least developed countries, low-income food-deficit countries, and sub-Saharan African countries. Despite regional or national differences, globally, the supply of all foods is good and markets are balanced. The report indicates that import costs for almost all food categories are expected to rise this year, by about 10.6%, except for fish. The increase is more pronounced for least developed countries, low-income food-deficit countries, and sub-Saharan African countries due to increased imports of meat, sugar, dairy, and oilseed products. The latest FAO Food Price Index is 2.2% higher than in April and 10% higher than the same period last year. Prices for all food categories rose in May except sugar. The report forecasts that world oilseed production in 2016/2017 is expected to surge to a record high, mainly due to outstanding soybean production, further replenishing global stocks. Initial signs indicate that market supply will remain ample in the next two years, potentially putting further downward pressure on prices. Meanwhile, global dairy production is expected to grow by 1.4% this year, driven by rapid expansion of milk production in India.
  7. Shuanghui Development: Fresh product sales expected to achieve double-digit growth for the year Shuanghui Development revealed in its latest 'Investor Relations Activity Record' that after operational adjustments in the first quarter, the company's market outlets have increased, and pig prices remain at a low level, positively boosting terminal meat consumption. Currently, the company's fresh product sales are rapidly increasing, and annual fresh product sales are expected to achieve double-digit growth, with profit levels also improving. Shuanghui Development also stated that meat products were significantly affected by costs in the first quarter, leading to a profit decline. It is expected that costs for meat products will be higher in the first half and lower in the second half, with annual growth expected to be in single digits. Creative Thinking Space If one day you really had the chance to make a wish come true What wish would you make? This husband must have married a fake wife... VMA massage advertisement New Distribution's '7th B-end E-commerce Study Tour' is now recruiting! Event Schedule:

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