Chapter 174: ABCD's Four Great Grain Merchants
Pure-blooded Tibetan mastiff is a large fierce dog, Saint Bernard, Great Dane, this kind of high-chested dogs, all contain Tibetan mastiff blood, strictly speaking, it belongs to the Himalayan mountain dog breed, and the Tibetan mastiff is one of the best, but also the birthplace of the bloodline, it has a high degree of cold resistance, can live in a variety of harsh environments.
It can sleep peacefully in freezing and snow, in places above minus 20 degrees.
The only downside is that it has almost lost its ability to hunt.
The tiger-type Tibetan mastiff, which is larger than the lion-type Tibetan mastiff, is called the tiger-headed cangyi in India, and as soon as it was discovered by Westerners, it was listed as a valuable dog breed and imported a lot.
Wildly sought after by Westerners.
Later, there was a stir-fry chaos of Tibetan mastiffs in China.
It's really hyped up and has been maintained for more than ten years, and a Tibetan mastiff with slightly better condition is worth hundreds of thousands.
Demand is also in short supply.
Da Hei, in the strict sense of the word, is a tiger-headed cangyi, and if it is to be put in the popular Tibetan mastiff market in the future, it must win the championship.
And the pitter is just an inferior breed of Tibetan mastiff after hybridization, iron-clad gold.
But the original iron-clad gold of this era is also much larger and more ferocious than the body of later generations.
When panning for gold in Zakin Mountain, with two dogs, you can walk sideways in nature.
Bears have to be driven away by them, let alone wolves.
It's so arrogant.
It's a pity, though.
On the other side, Kato Taira and Kanda Jun have already arrived at Ruitong Trading Company.
However, to the annoyance of the two, no one came to greet them.
They sat in the reception area from two o'clock in the afternoon, guarding two cups of black tea, until four o'clock in the afternoon.
His face was so cold that he was about to drip water.
They had already woken up to their senses, and Jia Jingyuan had messed up this matter.
Just when he was about to get impatient, there was a commotion in the company, and all the staff ran downstairs.
After a while, the company's employees walked in surrounded by two Britons in black suits and top hats.
Kato's brow furrowed slightly.
The anger in my heart was even greater.
In my heart, the name Jia Jingyuan was completely passed.
Today's engagement has lost its pre-requisite advantage.
Brian looked at the open office environment in front of him, sufficient human resources, and kept nodding, which also made him feel face-saving, "Very good, you woke up quickly, and ......"
Brian turned his head to look at Fan Yang, lowered his voice a little, and said, "You will usher in new opportunities." ”
"Really, what's the gossip?"
"No, you can handle it yourself. ”
Portland had already sat down on another row of couches in the reception area, far away.
Fan Yang asked, "What is the identity of this gentleman you brought?"
Brian pouted, "You shouldn't ask a gentleman, he'll tell you if he wants to." ”
All right.
However, Brian's vague hint, Fan Yang understood.
He had known for a long time that Brian would have his back.
There are both emotional, but also interests, in a rapidly developing country, the two still have a lot of opportunities for cooperation, and if there are good things, they will definitely think about themselves.
"Then I'm sorry, but just ask, distinguished Mr. Portland, is he working at Unilever?"
Brian glanced at Fan Yang in surprise.
Didn't speak.
There is no denial either.
That's it.
The smile on Fan Yang's face was a little more.
What is Unilever's concept?
China's industry and commerce started relatively late, but Western countries are different.
As an old capitalist power, the British have the highest level of transnational operation.
Unilever in the 90s, it has already reached such a level.
In more than 100 countries, more than 400 brands have been issued, and the style is good.
It is not like other multinational conglomerates that aim to suppress competitors.
Most of the brands it acquired will be supported by the headquarters, and most of them have survived, such as Xia Shilian, which was originally a brand invested by the United States in India, and after being acquired by Unilever, it was promoted to the Chinese market, and they have more advanced spherical experience.
The industrial chain is incomparably long.
There is an incredibly long supply chain.
In later generations, Unilever had six R&D bases in the world.
It was also the first group company to propose the concept of plant extracts.
Fan Yanggang ushered Brian to the reception area and sat down, ready to talk to Portland.
As soon as I looked up, I saw two people sitting in the reception area opposite, with straight backs.
He was not tall, his hair was meticulously combed, his neckline was straight, and one of them had sharp eyes and was looking at two Englishmen.
When he was aware of it, he smiled slightly when he made eye contact with himself.
Pan Rong came over with a few cups of black tea and whispered, "Mr. Fan, those two customers are here." ”
"Kato Taira?"
Pan Rong nodded.
"When did you come over?" asked Fan Yang.
"It was two o'clock in the afternoon. ”
Fan Yang looked at his watch, it was almost 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
Really patient.
Fan Yang smiled and said sorry, and walked to the opposite row of sofas with Shuangshuang, "I'm sorry to keep you waiting, is it Mr. Kato Ping?"
As soon as Shuangshuang wanted to translate, Kato Ping said in fluent Chinese, "General Manager Fan, hello." ”
"Can Mr. Kato speak Chinese?" Fan Yang sat down.
"Yes, I have lived in China for many years and can speak Chinese, what about General Manager Fan, have you ever traveled to Yuben?"
Fan Yang smiled, "No." ”
The pride on Kato's face couldn't be hidden, "Then you should take a good trip to Yuben, if it's not convenient, I can send you an invitation letter on behalf of the company." ”
As he spoke, Kanda Jun next to him handed over a business card that he had prepared a long time ago with both hands and put it on the coffee table in front of Fan Yang's eyes.
"Oshimahara Trading Co., Ltd., this is my minister, Mr. Hira Kato, my name is Jun Kanda, please advise. ”
Fan Yang smiled and let his business card spread on the coffee table.
Erlang's legs.
Kato's nose twitched slightly.
The two of them, sitting here for more than two hours, have maintained a standard sitting posture, abiding by the politeness that a business person should have on the surface, and being strict with himself.
No matter how good he is, he can't hang up, "General Manager Fan, how long has it been in Lianyungang?"
"Not long ago, just came, only half a year. ”
"So General Manager Fan, which companies do you have a cooperative relationship with?"
"Not much, not yet. ”
"So is this attitude of yours a qualified business person, should you show it? Please maintain a certain amount of respect for us. ”
Fan Yang pretended to be suddenly enlightened, and put Erlang's leg down, "I'm sorry, I thought Mr. Kato was here to talk to me about travel." ”
Kato's eyes snapped.
Kanda Jun was on the side, and he also felt Kato Ping's mentality, which had been disturbed by Fan Yang.
Without saying a word, the young man who didn't give an inch was sharp.
It's not easy to do.
The two inquired that Fan Yang was only in his twenties.
Grass Startup Company.
I thought it would be very convincing.
As a result, Jia Jingyuan didn't know what was going on, and he didn't do a good job at all.
No matter which foreign trade company the two of them go to, it is the least that they will go downstairs to greet them.
Highly respected.
The snub they received today, they have never tasted.
According to the plan, it should be very simple to clean up this small role, give him some immediate benefits, and let him give up the agency plan of Dingjun Mountain canned food.
Pinching the export chain of Junshan canned food.
That's how the planned scenario should be
Jia Jingyuan paved the way and told the other party that a big customer came, and the two walked downstairs to the other party's company, and the general manager of the other party should greet them downstairs, and then looked at the two of them with blank eyes, eager to be favored by large companies and get big foreign trade orders.
But the direction of things is out of control.
It's passive.
But Fan Yang's expression was very exciting, pretending to pick up the business card on the table casually, and then the tiger's body was shocked, and he looked up at the two people in front of him with a shocked face, "Oh my God, are you Kato Ping......? Mr. Kato?"
Pretending to be flustered, he walked to the front desk and crackled for a while.
To the effect that Mr. Kato Ping is here, why don't you tell me, why don't you entertain me, and so on.
But on the other hand, he secretly gave Pan Rong a look.
When I returned to the sofa and sat down, I had an admiring expression, "Mr. Kato's arrival is really neglectful." ”
Anyway, Kato's face is much better.
"You're welcome, General Manager Fan, can we have a good talk?"
"Well, please say. ”
"I don't know what kind of business General Manager Fan mainly operates?" asked Kato.
"At present, the main focus is on agricultural and sideline products. ”
"Yes, our company's main focus is also agricultural and sideline products, grain and oil, can General Manager Fan have channels?" asked Kato.
Fan Yang smiled.
He knew what Kato Ping had in mind, but he still wanted to see what chips the other party could get.
"It's funny, let's fight the small people, how can we meddle in grain and oil, this aspect of business, you should find COFCO. ”
Kato Ping smiled and said, "That's right, your country's grain import and export are controlled by national quotas, or our policy is much more relaxed, by the way, I would like to introduce our company to Manager Fan, in your country's words, is a comprehensive import and export trading company, importing corn and soybeans from the United States and Mexico, pressing food oil, importing rice and wheat from your country, exporting seafood, rubber, engineering plastics, industrial raw materials and accessories to your country, with a total annual import and export volume of more than 1 billion US dollars." ”
Then looked at Fan Yang.
He knew that Jia Jingyuan must have messed up, but he still introduced the scale of his company.
If Fan Yang is a qualified foreign trader.
He must be surprised, he believes that the young man in front of him will have a correct attitude.
And Fan Yang is just as Kato Ping wishes.
Stop talking.
Big companies indeed.
In the import and export trade, the unique way, the operation of in-demand goods, temporary shortages, or highly targeted industrial accessories, even if you have a strong technical accessories, are nothing.
Because the total volume of its trade is not large.
Really huge import and export companies, and secondly, FMCG.
Only those with the most strength can operate grain and oil.
Because this is a worldwide strategic material.
The world's largest trading companies are all engaged in grain and oil, which is even larger than that of oil.
ABCD's four major multinational grain merchants, three of which are from the United States, control the world's economic lifeline, grain distribution.
A is the American AD Adam Ami Company (Archer Daniels IDND).
The company was the world's largest oilseed, corn and wheat processor, and then gradually expanded its operations to include flour, food processing, feed, specialty food, cocoa and nutraceuticals.
It operates approximately 270 manufacturing plants around the world, including food, beverages, therapeutic and feed, and is engaged in the processing of cocoa and corn, as well as the production and marketing of food additives, nutritional supplements, steroids, edible oils, etc.
In addition, it is also engaged in large-scale industries related to agricultural grain reserves and transportation.
The world's No. 1 grain and oilseed processing plant.
The largest soybean crushing plant and corn additives manufacturing plant in the United States.
The second-largest flour mill in the United States and the fifth-largest grain exporting trading company in the world.
It is also the largest producer of bioethanol in the United States
B is the American Bunge Liited.
The company is also engaged in oilseed processing, and is the largest producer and supplier of fertilizers and bottled grains and oils in South America.
The world's fourth-largest grain exporter, the second-largest exporter of soybean products, the third-largest exporter of grains, the third-largest soybean processor in the United States, the largest exporter of grains in Brazil, the fourth-largest exporter of grains in the world, and the largest processor of oilseed crops.
In addition to grain processing and exports, Bunge has expanded its business to the textile, fertilizer, paint and banking industries, with factories and operations in Brazil and the United States.
He is also the largest landowner of the four major grain merchants, owning large farms in South America, selling fertilizers to farmers while buying their grain for export to other countries or further processing.
C is Cargill of the United States.
It is the largest producer of pork, turkey, farmed, slaughtered, processed, packaged foods in the United States.
It is also the largest corn feed manufacturer in the United States.
It is the second largest privately owned company in the United States, the third largest flour milling company in the United States, and the third largest grain exporting company in France.
Its grain export and trading business is not only the largest in the United States, but also the largest in the world.
At the same time, it also has the most granaries in the United States, from food production, packaging, to every link of the market, all single-handed.
The company's operations span five continents and 66 countries, the largest in the world.
And it's also the largest company in the world.
But it is not within the world's top 500.
Because it is the largest privately held company in the sphere.
Do not participate in the world's top 500 competition.
And the actual ranking is within the top 10.
Just like Ruitong Group in the future, it is not within the top 500, but far exceeds most of the top 500.
There are $10 billion in hedge funds alone.
d is Louis Dreyfus Company of France.
Louis Dreyf
It is the largest grain and oil company in Europe, the third largest grain exporter in the world, the first grain exporter in France, and the first exporter of grain to Russia in the world.
And what about Ben?
I have to admire it when I say it.
It is said that Ben's food self-sufficiency rate is less than 30 percent.
It can be said that the three major grain merchants, Nong, Marubeni, and Itochu, are the three major grain and oil trading companies, but their strength is closely followed by ABCD, ranking 5th, 6th, and 7th in the world.
Of course, this is a slight exaggeration.
However, it is no problem for the strength of the three major grain merchants to rank in the top 20.
As for China, the grain self-sufficiency rate is above 95%.
But it is the world's largest food importer.
Every year, a large amount of soybeans and corn are imported from the United States and Brazil to supplement the domestic industrial needs.
China is a big agricultural country, but it is not an agricultural power.
Most of the main food cash crops can only be compensated by imports.
The domestic need is urgent.
Kato Ping looked at it and shocked Fan Yang, then smiled slightly, and said, "My company still has a large amount of soybean meal, is General Manager Fan interested?"
"Soybean meal?"
It has to be said that this is a strong bargaining chip.
is so big that even Fan Yang can't easily refuse.
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