Investments, M&A & Funding
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Freshpet under fire again from activist investor Jana Partners
USA- Freshpet, a US-based public pet food company listed on the Nasdaq exchange, is under fire from Jana Partners, one of its New York-based investors,…
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Betagro launches state-of-the-art feed mill as Volac expands its feed additives division
THAILAND – Betagro PLC (BTG), a leading integrated agro-industrial and food company has elevated its supply chain portfolio by launching an advanced feed mill in Nakhon…
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German food processor Dr. Oetker has snapped up Imperial in a move to expand its portfolio in Belgium
GERMANY – German food processor Dr. Oetker has acquired Imperial, a Belgian specialist in baking and dessert mixes from Spanish group GB Foods for an undisclosed fee, Just food…
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IFC, agCelerant, and Bank of Africa invest US$ 7.2M to boost rice production in Senegal
SENEGAL – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with agCelerant and Bank of Africa has invested US$ 7.2 million in a bid to boost…
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Ethiopia to distribute 25,300 tonnes of climate-resistant seeds, receives funding to boost production for the 2023/2024 season
ETHIOPIA – Ethiopia has embarked on an aggressive agricultural expansion drive with Agricultural Businesses Corporation (EABC) committing to distribute 253,000 quintals (25,300 tonnes) of seeds this…