The initiative will place more than 200 acres under sunflower cultivation and connect farmers to edible oil and livestock feed markets.
The funding will support research and development activities aimed at transforming grain-processing side streams into high-value dietary fibre ingredients for use in food manufacturing across Europe.
The move marks the entry of the iconic Oxford-born bakery brand into one of the world’s fastest-growing premium food and beverage markets, with plans to establish up to 10 outlets during the current fiscal year.
The new partnership aims to strengthen Ghana’s food systems, create jobs and improve food security by 2030.
The move firmly positions Belgium as the centrepiece of Cargill’s European food ingredient strategy