The commitment underscores Mars Canada’s long-term confidence in the province as a strategic hub for its North American operations.
The fund is designed to make control investments in small- and lower-mid-cap companies across Africa, targeting what the firm describes as the continent’s largest and most undercapitalized segment.
The new facility in Gouda aims to meet rising demand from power grids, data centers, and clean energy projects.
The move strengthens the group’s global reach as demand for fertilizers rises across key markets.
The agreement will allow growers in southwestern Ontario to sell grain through a wider marketing network while Bacres continues to operate its Alvinston elevator.