B&D Food Corp. Signs Non-binding LOI for Acquisition of Leite Canaan Inc. and Geskan
18 Juli 2007 - 4:58PM
PR Newswire (US)
B&D Food Corp. ("B&D") has signed a non-binding LOI for the
acquisition of a well known coffee and powdered milk producer in
the South of Brazil and its major factory renovation is expected to
be completed this summer NEW YORK, July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- B&D(R) Food Corp. (OTC:BDFC.OB) (BULLETIN BOARD: BDFC.OB) ,
operating in the food and beverage industry, specializes in the
trading, roasting and distribution of top quality Arabica coffee.
This week B&D announced the signing of a non-binding Letter of
Intent for the acquisition of Leite Canaan and Geskan, which are
specialty coffee and powdered milk subsidiaries. In midst of the
various coffee and beverages producers and distributors, B&D
has managed to position itself in a unique place in the Brazilian
coffee market. B&D's founders began trading quality soft
commodities over 30 years ago from all of Brazil to overseas
costumers worldwide. Today, B&D has evolved into a potential
full capacity producer and distributor of various top grade coffee
and related products. B&D Brief History BDFC, the manufacturing
subsidiary of B&D, originally incorporated under the name
Eastco Corp. do Brazil Ltda. In 1995, BDFC acquired its first
production facility located in Cruzeiro, Sao Paulo. This factory
was leased to an outside producer in January 2003 until April 2005
when BDFC assumed control of production. The factory is unique in
being one of a few in all Brazil that is capable of producing
massive quantities of instant coffee in its various forms: soluble,
spray-dried or agglomerated as well as ground and roasted
espressos. Additional products that could be produced are instant
teas, cappuccino and chocolate beverages. Since BDFC resumed
control of the factory, BDFC has sold four successful brand names
of instant and roasted coffee in South Brazil and has opened new
markets opened in Russia. Recently, B&D has suspended
production while it conducts a total renovation of its factory that
is expected to be completed this summer, which will render the
factory into a state-of-the-art facility. During this renovation
period, B&D's management has sought out new lucrative endeavors
worldwide that compliment its mission of becoming a major
participant of the world coffee market. B&D's first intended
acquisition, Leite Canaan Inc. and Geskan, has now entered its
final phase with a LOI signed and audits to be completed soon.
These two acquisitions, although being of smaller income,
compliment B&D's existing operation: Leite -- Powdered milk --
The factory has the ability to process 200 000 liters/day of raw
milk = 16,800kg/day of powdered milk. -- The powdered milk is used
in all cappuccino and 3-in-1 drinks that B&D intends to
produce. -- Powdered milk prices are rising worldwide due to a
shortage in raw milk supply and increasing demand. Geskan --
Specialty coffees -- Demand for specialty, high quality coffees is
rising worldwide. The introduction of coffee franchises all over
the U.S., Eastern and Western Europe and developing countries has
raised the public's awareness to various kinds of top grade roasted
coffee. -- Brazil, the world's largest producer of the finer
Arabica coffee beans, has the ability to create rich blends of
various bean types and send them to consumers worldwide. -- Geskan
already markets successful brands of espressos and other roasted
and ground coffees that are on shelves throughout south Brazil. The
decision to acquire Leite Canaan and Geskan was generated from
B&D's desire to place itself in a firm position in Brazil's
southern markets while introducing new worldwide clients to its
growing production capabilities. The location of both factories in
the states of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo has several advantages:
-- These states are the economical, fashion and cultural capitals
of Brazil. The result of successfully launching a brand in these
states is excellent recognition in all of South Brazil. -- Both
companies are located relatively close to the coffee producing
state of Minas Gerais, allowing low transportation fees from farm
to factory. -- Both factories are a three-hour drive from Brazil's
largest harbors: Rio de Janeiro and Santos, allowing low
transportation fees from factory to port. When it acquires Leite
Canaan and Geskan, B&D will have a large distribution system
covering most of South Brazil. These lines will soon combine
B&D brands with Canaan's existing brands and expose new markets
to top quality products. This acquisition is one in a line of
potential acquisitions yet to come. B&D has strategically
chosen companies worldwide, that upon assuming control, B&D
will be able to grow both horizontally and vertically across the
world coffee market. B&D is in crucial points of negotiation
with these companies. The moves put into play by B&D may
result, in the very near future, in a significant rise of the
company's production quantities turning B&D into a Major Player
in the coffee industry in a short time. Safe Harbor Statement This
announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements
are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements can be identified by terminology such as "will,"
"expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes,"
"estimates," 'confident' and similar statements. Among other
things, expectations about the Brazilian coffee and food market and
quotations from management in this announcement contain
forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical
facts, including statements about B&D Food Corp's beliefs and
expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in
any forward- looking statements. Further information regarding
these and other risks is included in our annual report on Form
10KSB and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of
July 18, 2007 and B&D Food Corp. undertakes no duty to update
such information, except as required under applicable law. Want to
know more about B&D, Brazilian coffee or soft commodity
investments? Come visit our website: http://www.bdfcorp.com/ (an
updated web site is coming soon). Contact: BDFC Brazil Alimentos
Rua Luis Coelho 223 8th floor Sao PauloSP 01309-901 Brazil Tel:
5511-67644433 Fax: 5511-67644430 DATASOURCE: B&D Food Corp.
CONTACT: BDFC Brazil Alimentos, Phone, 5511-67644433, Fax,
5511-67644430, http://www.info@bdfcorp.com/ Web site:
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