The investment will support expansion in Kenya and Nigeria as demand grows for faster aflatoxin testing.
An R80 million government programme aims to help emerging grain farmers grow their businesses as farmers in other parts of South Africa report mixed harvest results.
The expansion targets four existing US facilities rather than new-build projects, reflecting ADM’s strategy of upgrading established infrastructure to meet rising biofuel-driven demand.
The €23 million (US$26.2 million) investment increases the terminal’s grain storage capacity to 180,000 tonnes, enhancing Romania’s ability to handle growing grain volumes from domestic producers as well as transit cargo from neighbouring countries.
The program brings together farmers, agronomists and supply chain partners to support responsible sourcing, strengthen long-term resilience and help create a more sustainable future for food production.