Tokyo, March 7 (Jiji Press)--Major Japanese supermarket chain Aeon Co. said Friday that it will release information such as the place of origin for the ingredients of all 2,400 food products sold under its "Topvalu" private brand.

By Kyodo News International, Tokyo Apr. 4--TOKYO -- Aeon Co. said Wednesday its group operating profit and revenues in the business year to February 2007 reached all-time highs for the seventh straight year, backed by brisk food sales at its nationwide stores.

By Kyodo News International, Tokyo Jan. 10--TOKYO -- Aeon Co., a nationwide supermarket chain operator, plans to begin charging for plastic shopping bags at all of its outlets in the near future in a bid to contribute to environmental protection, company officials said Wednesday.

By Kyodo News International, Tokyo Oct. 4--TOKYO -- Marubeni Corp., the top shareholder of Daiei Inc., has decided to give Aeon Co. the first shot in negotiating the rights to become Daiei's chief business ally, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

By Kyodo News International, Tokyo Oct. 4--TOKYO -- Major supermarket chain operator Aeon Co. said Wednesday that both its group sales and operating profit hit record highs in the Feb. 21-Aug. 20 period of the 2006 business year.