1.  The largest Dutch food retailer also announced the appointment of Sir Michael Perry as a member of the supervisory board as from tomorrow.

2.  The privately owned Strauss Group entered a joint partnership with the Dutch food conglomerate Unilever to share its ice cream business.

3.  Dutch food retailer acquires U.S. Giant Food Inc.

4.  Dutch food retailer Royal Ahold said Thursday it has signed a letter of intent with Indonesian company PSP to provide technical assistance in setting up an Indonesian supermarket chain.

5.  Dutch food and drinks group Royal BolsWessanen Wednesday announced it will focus on food products and shift away from wine and spirits.

6.  Dutch food retailer Royal Ahold NV announced Thursday it will participate in a joint venture for the development and operation of a supermarket chain in Malaysia and Singapore.

7.  The Dutch food and beverage group Royal Bolswessanen NV said Tuesday it plans to acquire the U.S.-based delicatessen distributor Mclane America Inc.

8.  The Dutch food and ingredients company CSM said Wednesday it is in talks with Dutch food company Sara Lee and DE NV to acquire its dessert activities.

9.  The Dutch food retailer Royal Ahold NV said Thursday it is developing a modern supermarket chain in Shanghai with the China Venturetech Corp.