American Lorain Corporation (ALN)

[germoney2]

yes I thought the same but the market does not see it like that. strange reaction , let us hope the 1.2 mark holds and we do not decline further

[dannie30]

they just filled another good 10k in my opinion.

[germoney2]

no one active in this counter?

Whats wrong with it ?

good fundamentals
low valuation
interesting perspectives

Anything I do not see?

[dannie30]

American Lorain Corp. ; STILL ON MY WATCHLIST:::

[The Mexican]

ALN going strong lately up $0.50 in a few weeks time.

Fraud risk is minimal because food manufacturers visit plants for quality controls.

[BigOnChina]

Someone didn't get the memo that today is a holiday in the states! Not exactly a good time to send out a price release...

[1level]

The Chinese Small Cap Sector - The Other Side of the Rain

Many of us in our posts here are comparing the miniscule market capitalization of many of the Chinese small cap companies to the otherwise much higher valuations warranted by the strong past performance and the strong growth forecasted into the future and then express frustration, suspicions and despair due to the huge dichotomy between these two values.

I find it screamingly obvious that the relationship between market values and fundamentals across this sector is broken according to any common norms or benchmarks. Please note that I am referring here mostly to Chinese companies that are focused on and operative within the Chinese domestic markets and have no export activity.

As an indicative example, please consider the price chart and the declining P/E Ratio of CNIT (China Information Technology, Inc.) throughout this crisis, beginning at its preceding top in October 2007:
During the period between October 2007 and February 2011 the EPS for the years 2007 until 2010 grew 2.2 fold from $0.33 to$0.73, a blistering compound annual growth rate of 30.3%, yet the share price declined by 56% from $10.5 to $4.6 and the P/E Ratio declined by 81% from 32.8 to 6.3, drawing better than words how the ascribed risk shoot up and the sentiment fell off a cliff to the bottom of the barrel. To date, there is no indication that CNIT's growth may weaken going forward.
In particular, the declining price pattern that started for CNIT in October 2009 and continued until end of February 2011 ($8.0 to $4.6) is highly typical across this entire sector's price behavior during the past year. Even more so if we consider the fact that during this later period the broad market continued to rally additional 22%.

Having made this broad observation, I find it reasonable to assert that the companies themselves are not to blame. The answer must lie elsewhere.

And if we understand that the crowd behavior and its sentiment drivers are where to look - given the recent dark wave of allegations with respect to the entire Chinese small cap sector as being systematically fraudulent - we get our answer.

Clearly, the worst financial crisis in recent history and the collapse it caused has impacted investor psyche in a big way. In these post-crisis times, having stared at the abyss not too long ago, we are still carrying post-traumatic types of emotional weaknesses that influence abnormally our investment mindset and practices.

As we human beings are being threatened and hurt, our rational and enlightened mind recedes into our emotional tribal mind, which recedes into our instinctive survival mind, all depending on the level of threat and despair. The effect on our common crowd behavior is as if our elevated cultural evolution receded to darker periods in our history. For in-depth understanding of our crowd behavior as investors I recommend reading the book "The Psychology of Technical Analysis" by Tony Plummer.

As simple examples to consider, we may develop distrust and animosity towards different and remote people and cultures (they become the enemy), and conspiracy theories are easy to develop and get a hold (all Reverse Mergers done by Chinese are suspects of fraud as part of a pervasive scheme).

We are all essentially subject to a natural law which organizes individual behavior through the influence of group activity. And fear is likely to drive most of us straight into the arms of the crowd. And as top traders know, the crowd always loses in the end.

In this unregulated online exchange of information and opinions we are all taking a part, any stranger can cast doubt and spread fear by making allegations without stating conflicts of interest or having tangible evidence. It is common knowledge that the Chinese belong to historically separate and unfamiliar culture and different behavior patterns and therefore could be easily misinterpreted and abandoned if indeed dark and primitive emotions emerge and govern the scene. So under such extreme distrust and licentious environment, who would risk investing in a Chinese small company that might very well turn the next day to be accused of fraud? During the past year it seemed to be as dangerous as walking in a minefield. The encounters between ruthless short traders who smelled the fear in the air and their sheep-like insecure pray culminated in a blood bath that has racked up devastating losses for many shareholders.

Yet those of us who are able to regain their rational and independent mind from the oppressive direction of the crowd, may very well assert firmly that the correct and wise broad perspective is that China is a phenomenal growth story that is based on nationwide systematic innovation and investments, flexible adaptation and fast learning, and efficient and tireless execution of the central government growth programs, and many of these able entrepreneurs who reached out to the Mecca of the capitalistic free world for the best of reasons, overcoming great obstacles, will grow their companies in unprecedented rates with almost zero debts in still highly lucrative and unsaturated huge domestic markets. And in contrast, the US economy still needs to reach the stage where it can stand on its own following the FED's $2 trillion money-printing program, and the necessity to reduce the astronomical deficits and escalating debt levels is a very tall order. For an enlightening reading about the Chinese civilization I recommend reading a series of articles http://www.historians.org/projects/giroundtable/Chinese/Chinese3.htm.

It should be acknowledged that by the end of 2011 the majority of these companies will be trading on Wall Street and reporting to the SEC for their fifth consecutive year, a sufficiently distanced time from the early days following their typical Reverse Merger debut.

This Reverse Merger debut (reverse IPO) is the single most highlighted indicator to pinpoint a fraudulent Chinese company according to the governing fraud conspiracy rhetoric. Yet many of these companies have already engaged top tier accountant and law firms and have substantially improved their transparency and timely reporting as well as having been qualified for up listing to senior exchanges. I find it absolutely absurd to conclude at this point in time that these companies came to Wall Street in droves just to cheat for five consecutive years and counting, manipulating top professionals and paying hundreds of thousands of dollars as fees each year just for keeping this grand scheme alive. And correct me if I'm wrong, none of the accused firms (e.g., HRBN, YONG, CBEH, CEU, CCME, CHBT, ONP, CGA, CAGC, CSKI, CHNG, altogether I believe no more than one or two dozen) were delisted or legally proven as fraudulent to date.

As a final remark with respect to the Chinese entrepreneurs who are ill treated almost to the level of scoundrels by the all too many bashers of late: It is worthwhile appreciating their deep cultural heritage as there is a very real advantage of being part of the oldest living civilization. The values of culture and of being civilized have existed in China so long that they have soaked right through the whole people. Even a poor Chinese with no education is likely to have the instincts and bearing of an educated man. It is in their nature to set great store by such things as personal dignity, self-respect, and respect for others. And they have tremendous hunger and aptitude for education, which is one of the reasons why the future progress of China is likely to be amazingly rapid.

So as the problem lies in the crowd psychology domain, so does the solution. The distortion in the crowd behavior will be mended as this historic crisis continues to heal over the next several years and broad senses of normalcy and confidence are gradually restored. Time reveals truth and justice, and in this particular case the systematic and robust growth of the large majority of these companies will be depicted by the credibly audited financial statements. And the wave of fraud allegations will lose most of its hot air as there is a certain limit to how many times few can cry 'wolves' and they never really come.

A realistic and sound investment horizon that perhaps must be considered in order to benefit from the market capitalization recovery of this sector may be five years from today. I believe it is conservative to assume that many of these companies will grow their EPS by 15% to 20% per year and gradually be granted a P/E Ratio of 20 to 25. This implies that the Chinese small cap sector in all likelihood is a ten-bagger. We all can do our own calculus with respect to our chosen investment candidates based on our best analytical scrutiny. The key point here is that there will come the time when these Chinese companies will regain their credibility and be evaluated in full according to their consistent and dependable performance. It is my solemn observation that the dire sentiment has reached its nadir and it is only a question of time and an invisible match to fire it all up. Perhaps the time will be ripe later this year as 2010 10-Ks will be reported and 2011 estimates will be released and the first half results will be supportive of these estimates.

Good luck to all who are of the same line of independent thinking. It may very well spell an investment opportunity of a life time.

[hogfan2]

ALN...Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Grants American Lorain 105 Million Yen Line of Credit

American Lorain Corp. (AMEX:ALN)
Intraday Stock Chart
Today : Tuesday 8 February 2011
American Lorain Corporation (NYSE Amex: ALN) ("American Lorain" or the "Company"), an international processed snack foods, convenience foods, and frozen foods company-based in the Shandong Province, China, today announced that the head office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China ("ICBC") has granted American Lorain a RMB 105 million line of credit.

The line of credit was granted to American Lorain group with specific allocation of 40 million yen to Junan Hongrun, 40 million yen to Shandong Lorain, and 25 million yen to Beijing Lorain, American Lorain's three major operating subsidiaries. The line of credit serves as a prerequisite for short term loans and is effective for 1 year.

Mr. Si Chen, Chairman and CEO of American Lorain commented: "American Lorain had a 60 million yen line of credit from ICBC Shandong branch last year. We are very much delighted to see that now ICBC has approved and extended the line of credit to 105 million yen on the head office level, which implements more stringent credit standards. We believe obtaining the line of credit is meaningful to our macro cash flow planning and management for the year 2011, which we try to translate into stronger and sustainable growth for the Company going forward."

About ICBC

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) is the largest Bank of China's 'Big Four' state-owned commercial banks. It was founded as a limited company on January 1, 1984. As of 2009, it had assets of RMB 11 trillion (US$1.6 trillion), with over 18,000 outlets including 106 overseas branches and agents globally.

About American Lorain Corporation

American Lorain Corporation products include chestnut products, convenience food products and frozen food products. The Company currently sells over 234 products to 26 provinces and administrative regions in China as well as to 42 foreign countries. The Company operates through its five direct and indirect subsidiaries and one leased factory located in China. For further information about American Lorain Corporation, please visit the Company's website at http://www.americanlorain.com.

For more information, please contact:

At the company:American Lorain CorporationMr. David She, CFOTel: [phone]Email: [e-mail] Web: http://www.americanlorain.com



SOURCE American Lorain Corporation

[hogfan2]

ALN...selling below BV....hog

[The Mexican]

http://seekingalpha.com/article/249909-the-long-case-for-american-lorain

That guy has already been longer positive about American Lorain.

[hogfan2]

ALN...another false start or have we turned a corner...4 greens in a row? hog

[hogfan2]

American Lorain Signs Distribution Agreement for Dutch and Belgian Farm-Frites® and Lutosa® Brands

American Lorain Corp. (AMEX:ALN)
Intraday Stock Chart
Today : Wednesday 26 January 2011
American Lorain Corporation (NYSE Amex: ALN) ("American Lorain" or the "Company"), an international processed snack foods, convenience foods, and frozen foods company based in the Shandong Province, China, today announced that it has signed french-fry distribution agreements and contracts with two premier European potato product companies, Pinguin Lutosa Foods of Belgium ("Lutosa") and Farm Frites International BV of Netherland ("Farm Frites").

Three import contracts with Lutosa were signed which represent a total of 1,882 tons of french-fries. Two additional import contracts with Farm-Frites were signed for its premium "Bravi" french-fries which represented 1,800 tons of products. American Lorain will serve their imported products to its network of distributors, stores and QSR accounts. Upon successful fulfillment of the first contract, Farm Frites has agreed to appointed American Lorain as the exclusive distributor for its "Bravi" french-fries in China.

Mr. Si Chen, Chairman and CEO of American Lorain commented, "Lutosa and Farm Frites are both premier European companies specialized in potato products and their exports to China accounts for over 20% of the total french-fry market in the country. We believe our agreements represent a step towards growing our market share in China, leveraging our extensive distribution channels such as stores including Tesco, Wal-Mart and Carrefour, our network of sub-distributors, and our branch office covering most major cities in China."

About Farm-Frites

Farm-Frites is an independent family owned company established in 1971. It is the third largest potato processing company in the world, and has 26 sales offices, 8 production plants, and 1800 employees in over 40 different locations. It is processing more than 1.3 million tonnes of potatoes annually, with customers in both in home and out of home markets in more than 40 different countries. For more information, please visit http://www.farmfrites.com/.

About Lutosa

Lutosa is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pinguin Lutosa Foods. It is one of the largest European producers of potato products. Established in 1978, Lutosa possesses three operational companies located on two sites, with total production capacity of 325 Ktons. The Group exports 90% of its production to 70 countries and sells 58% of its products under its own trademarks (mainly Lutosa). It also manufactures private label products for retailers and food service companies or sells its products to the food industry. For more information, please visit http://www.lutosa.com .

About American Lorain Corporation

American Lorain Corporation products include chestnut products, convenience food products and frozen food products. The Company currently sells over 234 products to 26 provinces and administrative regions in China as well as to 42 foreign countries. The Company operates through its four direct and indirect subsidiaries and one leased factory located in China. For further information about American Lorain Corporation, please visit the Company's website at http://www.americanlorain.com .

For more information, please contact:


At the company:

American Lorain Corporation

Mr. David She, CFO

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web: http://www.americanlorain.com



SOURCE American Lorain Corporation

[hogfan2]

ALN...5 analysts give positive rating...
http://www.fixyou.co.uk/tracker_details.php?s=ALN

[coma]

Starting to make solid progress now ahead of the historically strong Q3 & Q4.

[BigOnChina]

still very undervalued and not climbing as fast as other chinese small caps. It'll catch up and I'm holding on until it does.

[djmarko1019]

Convenience foods sales increased 586.0% year over year!!!!

This is mostly likely due to the fact that more people “on the run” in China therefore create a need for quick convenience food. ALNs sales of ready to eat meals has significantly grown over the last year probably due to their strong distribution agreement with 7-Eleven convenience stores in China. The strong increase in convenience food sales helped to increase net sales 15% to $24.6 million from $21.2million

The Earnings per share of $0.07 would have been much higher if it wasn’t for the additional shares outstanding since the same period a year before. The fact is this companies earnings are still growing year after year. As evidenced by the total net income number up 6% to $1.86 million from $1.76 million.
Here is a snapshot of their financial performance:

First Quarter 2010 Highlights
-- Revenue reaches $24.6 million, up 15.8% from Q1 2009
-- Convenience foods sales increased 586.0% year over year
-- Operating income was $3.3 million, up 10.6% from Q1 2009
-- Net income was $1.86 million, up 6% from Q1 2009
-- Earnings per diluted share was $0.07 based on 26.7 million
diluted weighted average shares outstanding on March 31, 2010.


First Quarter 2010 Results

1Q 2010 1Q 2009 CHANGE
Net Sales $24.6 million $21.2 million +15.8%
Gross Profit $5.7 million $5.2 million +10.9%
Net Income $1.86 million $1.76 million +6.0%
EPS (Diluted) $0.07 $0.07 --

In my opinion this company will be great investment long term as demand for processed food products will continue to grow year after year. As long as people are in a hurry there will be continue be a strong demand for convenience food products. ALN also has a very diverse product line of canned foods, frozen foods, fruits, vegetables, fish and frozen meats. The company is currently trading at a PE of 6 in sector that typically trades around 12. I feel with the strong 1Q numbers this is a good time to accumulate shares as the market starts to realize the fair value and growth potential of ALN.

[KQforever]

possibly one of the most undervalued stocks on the market when you consider the diversification maneuver's the company's doing & the consistent growth trend

[KQforever]

lol another good point to get in here if you haven't, giff. Sorry to hear you didn't get in when i nudged you to look at it back in september...


=P

[zsvq1p]

Wow... look at those swings...
I'm gonna see if I can make some lunch money here...

No pun intended.. lol

[EDWARD STEVENSON]

American Lorain Corporation Obtains Product Placements in Two Marquee Supermarket Chains in Shanghai.

JUNAN COUNTY, China, Jan 18, 2010 -- American Lorain Corporation (NYSE AMEX: ALN) ("American Lorain" or the "Company"), an international processed snack foods company based in Shandong Province, People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that it has begun selling products through A.S. Watson Group ("Watson") and Shanghai Jiadeli Supermarket Group ("Jiadeli").
Under the supply agreement with Watson, American Lorain will distribute Sweetheart Chestnut(R) and chestnut kernels to Watson(R)'s 300 plus stores in Shanghai. Watson(R) convenience stores are found throughout Asia and China in stand-alone convenience store locations and airport duty free shops. American Lorain has shipped an initial allocation of Sweetheart(R) Chestnuts and Lorain-branded chestnut kernels to Watson's distribution center in Shanghai for delivery and stocking in Watson's 300 stores in Shanghai.

American Lorain will also start selling its convenience food products in over 100 Jiadeli stores in Shanghai. Jiadeli is a supermarket chain with more than 100 stores in Shanghai. Like many supermarket chains worldwide, Jiadeli maintains a snack food isle where American Lorain's chestnut product and snack food product will be placed on retail for Jiadeli consumers. American Lorain initiated the supplier agreement with Jiadeli with its first shipment of goods, valued at $100,000.

The Company estimates that initial cooperation with Watson and Jiadeli will bring to the Company approximately $1 million in revenue for fiscal year 2010. Negotiations are underway with Watson and Jiadeli to determine on the distribution of more products of American Lorain which could bring additional sales to the Company in fiscal 2010 and beyond.

"We are very pleased to announce the initial cooperation with two retail supermarket chains in Shanghai," commented Mr. CHEN Si, CEO of American Lorain Corporation. "In addition to the earnings contribution, entering Shanghai retail market is a significant milestone of our strategy to strengthen domestic sales channels and expand our distribution network. We will continue to access into new marketplace and bring in new customers, which will provide significant growth driver for us as we leverage our production capacity, respected brand name and expanding distribution network to capitalize on the growth opportunity in China's consumer sector."

About Watson

A.S. Watson Group is an international retail and manufacturing business with operations in 34 markets worldwide. The Group operates over 8,400 retail stores running the gamut from health & beauty, luxury perfumeries & cosmetics to food, electronics, fine wine and airport retail arms. Watson is a member of the world renowned Hong Kong-based conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Limited. For more information please visit: http://www.aswatson.com .

About Jiadeli

The group was founded in 1998 in Shanghai and currently operates about 150 supermarkets in China, of which around 100 are in Shanghai. For more information please visit: http://www.jiadeli.com.cn .

[zsvq1p]

Wow... they took it to a new level... I only wish I was in it.

[EDWARD STEVENSON]

New 52-week high ($3.79) following Tuesday's trading session.

[EDWARD STEVENSON]

How about the price movement here this session? Investors would have been well adviced to accumulate under the 50SMA, imho.

[EDWARD STEVENSON]

Notice the distinct relationship between the price per share and the 50-day simple moving average. Everytime the price breaks below this chief supporting mark, the following session hosts accumulation above the $2.90 mark. Note the wedge pattern that seems to have formed over the past few weeks.

[Hedge Starz]

timeless is moving the market

[EDWARD STEVENSON]

Indeed it is getting noticed. Increasing money flow amongst bullish price movement paints a beautiful chart...the key is a close above $3.00/share, imho.

[ronbee]

Glad to see the move today with the great guidance. Thanks for the post..ALN is finally getting noticed.

[EDWARD STEVENSON]

Excellent forward guidance released this morning. Amazing to see the lack of interest towards this undervalued Processed & Packaged Goods, small cap Chinese company. To-date they've the smallest valuation among all Processed & Packaged Goods companies, and lag behind approx. five-fold the average valuation in the Comsumer Goods Sector...ALN may comprise of a strong portfolio holding at these levels, imho.


American Lorain Corporation Reaffirms Guidance for 2009, Issues New Guidance for 2010

JUNAN COUNTY, China, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- American Lorain Corporation (NYSE Amex: ALN) ("American Lorain," or the "Company"), today announced that company management reaffirms guidance for the current fiscal year ending December 31, 2009, and issues new guidance for the next fiscal year ending December 31, 2010.

Mr. Si Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Lorain Corporation, stated: "We reaffirm guidance previously provided in our November 13, 2009, third-quarter earnings conference call and expect total sales revenue between $146 million and $148 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009. This would represent a revenue increase of 10%-12% for 2009 over 2008 levels. Furthermore, we expect net income of between $14.4 million and $14.8 million in the 2009 fiscal year. Our expectations for fiscal year 2009 sales revenue and net income are consistent with previous guidance for low-to-medium double-digit top-line growth.

Mr. Chen continued: "For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010, we issue new guidance for total sales revenue of approximately $182 million to $190 million. This would represent an increase of 25%-30% for 2010 over 2009 levels. We also project income of approximately $17.8 million to $19.0 million in the 2010 fiscal year.

"For fiscal 2010, our revenue and net income projections are based on three major factors. First, our strategy of strengthening our domestic sales channels through shifting sales to agents will provide a wider distribution for our products with access to more supermarkets and convenience stores. Second, our new agreements with popular chain restaurants in China, such as KUNGFU Catering Management Co. Ltd. and CSC Catering Management Co., will begin adding significant revenue in 2010. Third, our nationwide marketing campaign, funded by the recent private placement transaction which raised approximately $12 million, will boost sales, particularly in the convenience food segment."

Mr. Chen continued: "We view our strong sales and earnings thus far in 2009 and our high expectations for full-year 2009 and 2010 as validation of the effectiveness of our business model, our growth strategy and our commitment to providing the highest quality food products to customers."

About American Lorain Corporation

American Lorain Corporation is a Nevada corporation that develops, manufactures and sells various food products. The Company's products include chestnut products, convenience food products and frozen, canned and bulk food products. The Company currently sells over 234 products to 26 provinces and administrative regions in China as well as to 42 foreign countries. The Company operates through its four direct and indirect subsidiaries and one leased factory located in China. For further information about American Lorain Corporation, please visit the Company's website at http://www.americanlorain.com/ .

[Fi]

Looks like I have my chance to pick up more tomorrow AM!

[Village man]

Started this morning at 3.23, had a bid out there and forgot about it.

[Fi]

Thanks!

Was not expecting such a quick pop since I had plans to add ab it more, but may just sit and enjoy the ride now.

Surprised this board is so quiet given the volume on the stock as well. Looks like the bigger guys who don't spam are eating the stock up.

[EDWARD STEVENSON]

Excellent entry Fi, congratulations to you.

[Fi]

Started a position in ALN due to low P/E of just 5, fantastic growth prospects and profitability.

For stock to trade at fair value amongst other peers, expect range of $6-7 for a quick 100% gain in several months.

[EDWARD STEVENSON]

New York Conference 2009 Presentation - CFO, Alan Jin, speaks.

Link to video: http://www.redchip.com/visibility/investor.asp?symbol=ALN

[EDWARD STEVENSON]

Note the volume on Monday's trading session...

American Lorain Group Company, Beijing Lorain, to Exhibit at International Food Fair, Anuga, in Cologne, Germany, October 10th-14th.

JUNTA COUNTY, China, Oct. 8 -- American Lorain Corporation (NYSE Amex: ALN) ("American Lorain" or the "Company"), an international processed foods company based in Shandong Province, People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that Beijing Lorain Foodstuffs Co., Ltd., an American Lorain Group Company, will exhibit at the world's largest international trade show for food and beverage products, Anuga, being held in Cologne, Germany, October 10-14, 2009.

In addition to focusing on domestic market development in the PRC, American Lorain is continuing efforts to expand its international business. In this international trade show, Lorain will not only showcase its traditional chestnut, frozen fruit and vegetables products but will also showcase its newly developed canned bean products, which are targeted especially for European and American markets. The company will utilize the direct market feedback obtained at Anuga for further product enhancements.

The biennial Anuga exhibition in Germany is considered by many to be the world's most important international food show and trading hub for food and drink products. Food and beverage producers, sales agents, and related companies from all over the world will attend the fair to establish contact with new customers, make orders and communicate with current customers. In 2007, there were 6,607 exhibitors from 95 countries who attended Anuga, 83 percent coming from outside of Germany. The trade show attracts over 160,000 visitors from 175 countries. This year, around 480 Chinese exhibitors will participate.

The trade show is only open to trade visitors from the retail trade and from the food service and catering market. For more information, visit www.anuga.com.

[neptune-klm]

anyone in this and have any thoughts on future movement?

[EDWARD STEVENSON]

American Lorain Announces Participation in Financial Conferences.
Management Will Present at the 2009 RedChip New York Equities Conference (October 1st) and the Roth China Conference (October 13th)

Press Release
Source: American Lorain Corporation
On Thursday October 1, 2009, 10:07 am EDT
JUNTA COUNTY, China, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- American Lorain Corporation (NYSE Amex: ALN) ("American Lorain" or the "Company"), an international processed foods company based in Shandong Province, People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced the Company's participation in financial conferences scheduled in October 2009. Chief Financial Officer of American Lorain, Alan Jin, will present at the 2009 RedChip New York Equities Conference being held September 30th through October 1st, 2009 at the NASDAQ MarketSite. In addition, Si Chen, Chief Executive Officer, and Yinglee Tseng, Corporate Secretary, will present at the 2009 Roth China Conference, scheduled for October 12-14, 2009, at Fontainebleau, Miami Beach, Florida.

Details on these events are as follows:

-- Alan Jin will deliver the keynote presentation at the RedChip New York Equities Conference on Thursday, October 1st, at 12:30 p.m. EDT at the NASDAQ MarketSite (4 Times Square). The corporate presentation will be webcast live via http://www.RedChip.com and will be archived for later viewing for 90 days on the site.

-- Si Chen and Yinglee Tseng will be presenting at the 2009 Roth China Conference at Fontainebleau, Miami Beach, Florida, October 13th, at 5:30 p.m. EDT. The event will feature presentations from a select group of U.S.-listed Chinese companies in order to showcase areas and industries with attractive growth potential. Over 60 companies will be presenting at the conference, including U.S.-listed Chinese companies and U.S.-based companies with expected growth prospects in China.

Investors who are interested in additional information about American Lorain or who would like to schedule a one-on-one meeting with the company at these events or in the respective metro areas should contact Dave Gentry at 407-644-4256, Ext. 104, or email [e-mail].

About American Lorain

American Lorain Corporation ("American Lorain" or the "Company") is a Delaware corporation that develops, manufactures and sells various food products. The Company's products include chestnut products; convenience foods products (including ready-to-cook foods, ready-to-eat foods, and meals-ready- to-eat); and frozen, canned and bulk foods products. The Company currently sells over 234 products to 26 provinces and administrative regions in China as well as to 42 foreign countries. The Company operates through its four direct and indirect subsidiaries and one leased factory located in China. For more information about American Lorain, please visit the Company website at http://www.americanlorain.com.


Contact:

At the Company:

American Lorain Corp
Mr. Alan Jin, CFO
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.americanlorain.com

Investor Relations:

RedChip Companies
Jon Cunningham
[phone], Ext. 107
[e-mail]
http://www.RedChip.com

[EDWARD STEVENSON]

September 22nd, 2009: American Lorain Signs Contracts With Two Popular Chain Restaurants in China.

JUNAN COUNTY, China, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- American Lorain Corporation (NYSE AMEX: ALN) ("American Lorain" or the "Company"), an international processed foods company based in Shandong Province, People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that it has started cooperating with KUNGFU Catering Management Co., Ltd. ("KUNGFU") and CSC Catering Management Co., Ltd. ("CSC").

Under the cooperation agreement with KUNGFU, American Lorain will distribute beef products, mixed vegetables, and frozen chestnut kernels for a total sales value of up to RMB 14.4 million (approximately $2.1 million) to be delivered throughout 2010. The Company has already begun supplying CSC with frozen vegetables and chestnuts and is currently in negotiations with CSC headquarters to determine the distribution of more products. The Company estimates that the increased cooperation with CSC may add approximately RMB 60.0 million (approximately $8.8 million) in revenue for fiscal year 2010.

These cooperation agreements are part of American Lorain's strategy to strengthen domestic sales channels through shifting sales to agents and entering into new market places like large- to mid-sized restaurant chains. In 2008, the Company signed a distribution contract with Yum! Brands China Division to provide frozen, canned and bulk food products for its restaurants. The Company continues to distribute products under the contract.

"We are honored to cooperate with KUNGFU and CSC and believe we can provide these restaurant chains with a stable supply of high-quality food products and superior services, thus helping them eliminate food safety concerns and the need to establish stricter quality control standards," said Mr. Si Chen, Chief Executive Officer of American Lorain. "In recent years, chain restaurants have grown in popularity in China for their convenience, consistent quality, and neatness. Cooperating with them should help us reach a broader consumer base domestically."

About KUNGFU Catering Management Co., Ltd

KUNGFU Catering Management Co., Ltd was founded in 1994. As China's first chain restaurant to achieve the Chinese Fast Food Standardization certificate, KUNGFU has adhered to international standards on quality, service and sanitation. Currently, KUNGFU operates 332 restaurants in Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Suzhou and other major cities, and is becoming one of the leading Chinese fast food brands. For more information, please visit http://www.zkungfu.com .

About CSC Catering Management Co., Ltd.

CSC ("Country Style Cooking") Catering Management Co., Ltd. was established in Chongqing in 1996 and operates based on a model by the American CSC International Management Corporation. CSC is the leading healthy fast food brand in the southwestern China and currently owns 70 restaurants in Chongqing. The chain plans to open more than 100 restaurants under its own control in municipalities and provincial capitals throughout China, expanding to Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi'an and other cities within the next three years. For more information, please visit http://www.csc100.com .

About American Lorain Corporation

American Lorain Corporation ("American Lorain" or the "Company") is a Delaware corporation that develops, manufactures and sells various food products. The Company's products include chestnut products; convenience foods products (including ready-to-cook foods, ready-to-eat foods, and meals-ready-to-eat); and frozen, canned and bulk foods products. The Company currently sells over 234 products to 26 provinces and administrative regions in China as well as to 42 foreign countries. The Company operates through its four direct and indirect subsidiaries and one leased factory located in China. For more information about American Lorain, please visit our website at http://www.americanlorain.com .

For more information, please contact:

American Lorain Corp
Mr. Alan Jin, CFO
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.americanlorain.com

CCG Investor Relations
Mr. Crocker Coulson, President
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Ms. Linda Salo, Financial Writer
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.ccgirasia.com

[EDWARD STEVENSON]

American Lorain Corporation Signs Strategic Agreement Valued at Approximately $1.5 Million.
Expands market for its Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) convenience store products in Beijing

Press Release
Source: American Lorain Corporation
On Wednesday September 30, 2009, 12:51 pm EDT
JUNAN COUNTY, China, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- American Lorain Corporation (NYSE Amex: ALN) ("American Lorain" or the "Company"), an international processed foods company based in Shandong Province, People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that it has made further improvements to its "Meals Ready to Eat" (MRE) products based on feedback collected from its market testing and has made breakthrough progress in its marketing strategies that includes a strategic alliance with a major convenience store chain in Beijing. American Lorain and Beijing K.P.I. Hi-24 Convenience Stores Co., Ltd. have entered into an agreement on strategic cooperation for development of the MRE products. The Company expects potential revenue from the agreement with KPI Hi-24 could reach $1.5 million (10 million RMB) in 2010, based upon the results of market testing.

"We're both confident of our products' enormous potential, based on the results of our market testing; and, we anticipate capturing more market share in the convenience store segment," said Mr. Si Chen, chief executive officer of American Lorain Corporation. "Through our cooperation with K.P.I., Lorain will make full use of the Hi-24's convenience store channels to expand the market and realize growth synergies while ensuring stable supply and the highest product quality."

Apart from the cooperation with Hi-24, American Lorain has made further progress in expanding its MRE product line into other supermarkets and convenience stores. MRE products are now available in about 40 supermarkets and convenience stores in and around Beijing. In the fourth quarter, the number is projected to increase to about 620; and, in 2010, the number is projected to reach approximately 1,200.

About Beijing K.P.I. Hi-24 Convenience Stores Company

Beijing K.P.I. Hi-24 Convenience Stores Co., Ltd., owned by K.P.I Company Limited, which has been listed on the main board of Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKSE: 605) since 1993, is a specialized company that runs convenience stores. From 1997, KPI started stepping into the market by investing in famed retail stores in China. Hi-24 has a very good reputation in the Beijing Convenience Store market. They are also the first retail company that focuses on professional, chain convenience store system research. Hi-24 currently runs 164 stores directly, which are located in and around Beijing. According to their strategic plan, Hi-24 will have approximately 300 stores by 2010.

About American Lorain Corporation

American Lorain Corporation is a Delaware corporation that develops, manufactures and sells various food products. The Company's products include chestnut products; convenience foods products (including ready-to-cook foods, ready-to-eat foods, and meals-ready-to-eat); and frozen, canned and bulk foods products. The Company currently sells over 234 products to 26 provinces and administrative regions in China as well as to 42 foreign countries. The Company operates through its four direct and indirect subsidiaries and one leased factory located in China. For more information about American Lorain, please visit our website at http://www.americanlorain.com .

For more information, please contact:

At the Company:
American Lorain Corp
Mr. Alan Jin, CFO
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.americanlorain.com

Investor Relations:
RedChip Companies, Inc.
Dave Gentry
[phone], Ext. 104
[e-mail]


Research Report: http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2555807/

[zsvq1p]

LOL... bookmarked again... gonna take a peek.

[KQforever]

blast from the past, giff. take another look at this company again. the reverse split allowed us to get onto the amex. good income, good balance sheet. still no one following- yet.

[bradford86]

nobody here. surprise.

[NumberOne]

Good news. Thanks for the post.

[di4]

American Lorain Increases Number of Sales Agents to 300, Network Now Covers 26 Provinces in China
Jun 2, 2009 8:00:00 AM


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View Additional ProfilesJUNAN COUNTY, China, June 2 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- American Lorain Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ALRC) ("American Lorain" or the "Company"), an international processed foods company based in Shandong Province, People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that as of the end of May 2009, the Company now has a total of 300 agents in 26 provinces in China.

In the five months since American Lorain began transitioning sales away from its direct sales force to agents, the Company has expanded its distribution network from 19 provinces to 26 and further strengthened its brand awareness in the covered regions. Using agents also has the added benefit of improving the Company's cash flow management, as agents generally do not pay on credit. As of end of May 2009, the Company has signed 300 agents, which together reach more than 2,000 supermarkets. Of the 2,000 plus supermarkets, more than 130 are large-scale supermarkets, and approximately 1,900 are medium and small-sized supermarkets. The new distribution channels also include international stores, such as 25 Wal-Mart stores and 24 Carrefour stores.

"We are extremely pleased with our progress of expanding our cooperation with sales agents," said Mr. Si Chen, Chairman and CEO of American Lorain. "Transferring direct sales to agents will not only reach a larger consumer base at a lower cost, but more importantly, will reduce our accounts receivable burden and increase cash flow to help us develop products with higher margins. The wider distribution network will also serve as the foundation for our commercial campaign, which we plan to launch this summer."

About American Lorain Corporation

American Lorain Corporation ("American Lorain" or the "Company") is a Delaware corporation that develops, manufactures and sells various food products. The Company's products include chestnut products; convenience foods products (including ready-to-cook foods, ready-to-eat foods, and meals-ready-to-eat); and frozen, canned and bulk foods products. The Company currently sells over 234 products to 26 provinces and administrative regions in China as well as to 42 foreign countries. The Company operates through its four direct and indirect subsidiaries and one leased factory located in China. For more information about American Lorain, please visit our website at http://www.americanlorain.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained herein that relate to the Company's future performance, including statements with respect to forecasted revenues, margins, cash generation and capital expenditures are "forward-looking statements". Such statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those anticipated. Such statements are based on current expectations only, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Among the factors that could cause actual results to materially differ include: general business and economic conditions, particularly the current downturn in the worldwide economy; our ability to obtain adequate supplies of raw materials; our ability to manage our expansion strategy; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; government regulation; difficulties in new product development; changing consumer tastes in disparate markets worldwide and our ability to address those changes; our ability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel; and other factors affecting our operations that are set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For more information, please contact:

American Lorain Corp
Mr. Alan Jin, CFO
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.americanlorain.com

CCG Investor Relations
Mr. Crocker Coulson, President
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Ms. Linda Salo, Financial Writer
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.ccgirasia.com
SOURCE American Lorain Corporation



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American Lorain Corporation
Mr. Alan Jin
CFO
[phone]
[e-mail] or CCG Investor Relations
Mr. Crocker Coulson
President
[phone]
[e-mail] and Ms. Linda Salo
Financial Writer
[phone]
[e-mail]
both for American Lorain Corporation

[bradford86]

On my Map.

Contemplating moderator status.

[di4]

American Lorain Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2009 Results
May 13, 2009 4:36:00 PM


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View Additional ProfilesJUNAN COUNTY, China, May 13 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- American Lorain Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ALRC)("American Lorain" or the "Company"), an international processed foods company based in Shandong Province, People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that it will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Friday, May 15, 2009, to discuss the Company's financial results for the first quarter 2009.

Hosting the call will be Mr. Si Chen, Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Alan Jin, Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Crocker Coulson, President of CCG Investor Relations, the Company's investor relations firm, will also serve as a speaker during the call.

To participate in the event by telephone, please dial 888-419-5570 five minutes prior to the start time (to allow time for registration) and reference the conference ID 251 971 66. International callers should dial [phone].

A digital replay of the call will be available from Friday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m. EDT for 14 days. To listen to the replay, dial 888-286-8010 and enter the conference ID number 20124329. International callers should dial [phone] and enter the same conference ID number. A recording of the call will also be available on the Company's website http://www.americanlorain.com .

About American Lorain Corporation

American Lorain Corporation ("American Lorain" or the "Company") is a Delaware corporation that develops, manufactures and sells various food products. The Company's products include chestnut products; convenience foods (including ready-to-cook meals and ready-to-eat meals); and frozen, canned and bulk foods. The Company currently sells over 234 products to 26 provinces and administrative regions in China as well as to 42 foreign countries. The Company operates through its four direct and indirect subsidiaries and one leased factory located in China. For more information about American Lorain, please visit our website at http://www.americanlorain.com .

For further information, please contact:

American Lorain Corporation
Mr. Alan Jin, CFO
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.americanlorain.com

CCG Investor Relations
Mr. Crocker Coulson, President
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Ms. Linda Salo, Financial Writer
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.ccgirasia.com
SOURCE American Lorain Corporation



----------------------------------------------
American Lorain Corporation
Mr. Alan Jin
CFO
[phone]
[e-mail] or CCG Investor Relations
Mr. Crocker Coulson
President
[phone]
[e-mail] and Ms. Linda Salo
Financial Writer
[phone]
[e-mail]
both for American Lorain Corporation

[di4]

American Lorain to Present at CCG IR's China Rising Conference in New York
May 8, 2009 9:22:00 AM


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View Additional ProfilesJUNAN COUNTY, Shandong, China, May 8 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- American Lorain Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ALRC) ("American Lorain" or the "Company"), an international processed foods company based in Shandong Province, People's Republic of China ("PRC"), announced today that the Company's management will present at the upcoming China Rising Conference hosted by CCG Investor Relations in New York, NY on May 18, 2009.

The date, time and location of American Lorain's presentation at the China Rising Conference are as follows:

Date: Monday, May 18, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Presenter: Alan Jin, Chief Financial Officer
Venue: The Yale Club
50 Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Webcast: http://www.chinarisingconference.com/webcast.html

A replay of the webcast will be available for up to one year following the presentation using the same link.

The China Rising Investment Conference hosted by CCG Investor Relations will provide over 250 fund managers and investors access to senior management of a wide range of Chinese growth companies in sectors including consumer staples, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, information technology, advanced materials, capital goods, and alternative energy. The conference will include over 30 US-listed Chinese companies and a number of private companies.

Interested parties and investors may find more information for the conference by visiting the website at http://www.chinarisingconference.com .

About American Lorain Corporation

American Lorain Corporation ("American Lorain" or the "Company") is a Delaware corporation that develops, manufactures and sells various food products. The Company's products include chestnut products; convenience foods (including ready-to-cook meals and ready-to-eat meals); and frozen, canned and bulk foods. The Company currently sells over 234 products to 26 provinces and administrative regions in China as well as to 42 foreign countries. The Company operates through its four direct and indirect subsidiaries and one leased factory located in China. For more information about American Lorain, please visit our website at http://www.americanlorain.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained herein that relate to the Company's future performance, including statements with respect to forecasted revenues, margins, cash generation and capital expenditures are "forward-looking statements". Such statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those anticipated. Such statements are based on current expectations only, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Among the factors that could cause actual results to materially differ include: general business and economic conditions, particularly the current downturn in the worldwide economy; our ability to obtain adequate supplies of raw materials; our ability to manage our expansion strategy; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; government regulation; difficulties in new product development; changing consumer tastes in disparate markets worldwide and our ability to address those changes; our ability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel; and other factors affecting our operations that are set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For more information, please contact:

American Lorain Corp
Mr. Alan Jin, CFO
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.americanlorain.com

CCG Investor Relations
Mr. Crocker Coulson, President
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Ms. Linda Salo, Financial Writer
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.ccgirasia.com
SOURCE American Lorain Corporation



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Alan Jin
CFO
American Lorain Corp at [phone] or [e-mail]; Or at CCG Investor Relations: Crocker Coulson
President at [phone] or [e-mail]; or Linda Salo
Financial Writer at [phone] or [e-mail]

[zsvq1p]

Mr. Chen beneficially owns 16,307,872 shares of our common stock, representing approximately 64.8% of the issued and outstanding shares

[zsvq1p]

China Scam stock maybe?

[zsvq1p]

/C O R R E C T I O N -- American Lorain Corporation/
4:04p ET August 7, 2008 (PR NewsWire)

In the news release, "American Lorain Announces Preliminary Second Quarter 2008 Results," issued August 6, 2008 by American Lorain Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ALRC) over Xinhua PR Newswire, we are advised by the Company that the revenue and the net income for the second quarter are expected to be "$21 million" and "$2.1 million" respectively rather than "$21.5 million" and "$4.1 million," as was originally issued inadvertently. The Company also wishes to reaffirm its business outlook in the 4th paragraph. Full, corrected release follows:

American Lorain Announces Preliminary Second Quarter 2008 Results, Reaffirms Business Outlook


American Lorain Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ALRC) ("American Lorain" or the "Company"), an international packaged foods company based in Shandong Province, People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today released the preliminary financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2008 ended on June 30, 2008. The Company will release full quarterly results prior to filing second quarter results on Form 10-Q.

Based on the preliminary results, the Company expects to report revenues of approximately $21 million for the second quarter of 2008, exceeding the revenues of $13.3 million in the second quarter of 2007 by 57%. Revenue growth was mainly attributed to strong sales of chestnut products both abroad and domestically. The Company expects net income for the second quarter of 2008 to total approximately $2.1 million, compared to a loss of $209,869 in the same period prior year. These preliminary results have not been completely reviewed by the Company's auditors and are therefore subject to changes.

"Based on the preliminary results for the second quarter, I am confident that our strong performance in terms of revenue growth will resonate throughout the rest of the year," said Mr. Si Chen, CEO of American Lorain. "Because of the seasonal nature of chestnut production, the bulk of our sales are concentrated to the fourth quarter each year. In 2007, our revenues in the fourth quarter accounted for more than 40% of annual revenues."

The Company reaffirms its "make-good" provision of $12.956 million, in after-tax net income, for fiscal year 2008.

About American Lorain Corp.

Shandong Lorain, an indirectly owned subsidiary of American Lorain Corp., was founded by Mr. Si Chen, CEO of American Lorain, in Shandong Province, People's Republic of China, in 1995. When American Lorain started its operations in 1995, the Company sold chestnut products. In 2002, the Company entered the canned, frozen and bulk foods packaged market and in 2004, the Company entered the convenience and packaged foods market. The Company's chestnut products are mostly exported, while the convenience food, and frozen, canned and bulk food products are sold domestically in China.