RUSSIA’S OSTANKINO THAI TAKEOVER TALKS NEAR ENDGAME

TALKS that could see Charoen Pokphand Foods (overseas) LLC the Russian arm of Thai food conglomerate CP Foods, acquire the Ostankino Meat Processing Plant (OMPP), one of Russia’s largest meat processing facilities, may be concluded next month. Russian newspaper reports have suggested that the potential deal could cost CP USD150 to USD200 million, although the companies have not confirmed this. The deal would be part of recently announced plans of CP Foods parent the Charoen Pokphand Group to establish a food supply chain in Russia from farm to final ...


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