Archive for November 2010

American Coffee Giant Inks Chinese Coffee Bean Deal

Nov 15th, 2010 | By | Category: Food & Beverage

U.S.-based Starbucks Coffee Company signed memorandum of understanding deals in China to assist local farmers to develop better sustainability practices.



China Welcomes First Metro For Horeca Store

Nov 12th, 2010 | By | Category: Food & Beverage, Supermarkets

German retailer Metro has announced that it has opened its first Chinese Metro for Horeca store in Shanghai's Huaihai Road shopping district, marking Metro's new store model's formal entry into China.



Beijing Marriot Holds World's Largest Thai Dinner

Nov 11th, 2010 | By | Category: Press Releases

Beijing, China (November 11, 2010) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — In Guinness World Record style, Beijing and Tianjin Marriott Cluster Hotels, together with over 3400 Marriott International Hotels around the world hosted The World's Largest Thai Dinner on Wednesday 20th October 2010 at Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall. To reach out to Thailand Marriott Cluster Hotels in promoting [...]



Air New Zealand Specials: China to NZ from just CNY6,360

Nov 11th, 2010 | By | Category: Press Releases

Terms & Conditions: Fare excludes taxes & surcharges of approximately CNY1,280. Offer is valid for sale until 20 November 2010 for departure by 31 December 2010. Fare is valid for round-trip travel in Economy Class (L Class) from Beijing / Shanghai to Auckland and other New Zealand cities on Air New Zealand operated flights. Ticket is valid [...]



Walmart To Soon Open First Sam's Club In Shanghai

Nov 11th, 2010 | By | Category: Business, Supermarkets

According to Rob Cissell, chief operating officer for Walmart China, the company plans to open its first Sam's Club in Shanghai by the end of 2010.



COFCO Wines & Spirits Acquires Chilean Winery

Nov 10th, 2010 | By | Category: Food & Beverage

Qu Zhe, president assistant of COFCO Group and chairman of COFCO Wines & Spirits, has revealed that the company has acquired Biscottes, a well-known winery in Chile, for USD18 million.