02 Apr 2014 --- COFCO Corporation, a leading supplier of diversified products and services in the agricultural products and food industry in China, has bought a 51% stake in the Hong Kong-based Noble Group Limited, a market-leading global supply chain manager of agricultural and energy products. This is the second major acquisition for COFCO this year, as it seeks to strengthen its global position and tap into the booming grain market, fuelled by an increased demand for meat and protein.