Commodity & Trade Updates
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BII invests US$26.5M in AFEX to enhance food security in Africa
NIGERIA– British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, has announced a significant commitment of US$26.5 million to AFEX,…
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Egyptian port allows US$60M worth of supplies to bolster feed manufacturing in the country
EGYPT – Elsayed Elkosayer, the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation has revealed that the country’s port has so far released animal feed supplies amounting…
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Bunge, BKP collaborate to pioneer soy traceability using blockchain technology
BRAZIL – Bunge Ltd. has announced a groundbreaking partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding with Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company (BKP) Limited. This collaborative…
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Uganda Revenue Authority bolsters imported rice testing with advanced machine
UGANDA- The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recently acquired a cutting-edge machine to enhance the testing of imported rice to determine its country of origin. …
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Researchers uncover the genetic secrets behind ‘ultra-low’ GI rice
PHILIPPINES- Researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines have discovered the genes responsible for low and ultra-low glycemic index (GI) in…