Archives for October 23, 2013

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UK and French retailers join forces

By Nicholas Robinson

A UK-based upmarket retailer is planning to launch 10 new food stores in Paris, in conjunction with a French convenience store operator.

Russian meat giant sets sights on Asia

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Russia’s largest meat producer Miratorg has revealed plans to significantly increase exports of meat to markets in south-east Asia in coming years.

Namibia looks to boost cattle trade with Angola

By William Sanderson Meyer, in Pietermaritzburg

Despite Namibia experiencing its worst drought in 30 years, beef and cattle producers’ prospects have improved, with a recent relaxation of cross-border trade laws with Angola.