The achievement, excluding output from irrigated wheat schemes, reflects gains in productivity and expanded cultivation that are central to the country’s National Wheat Program.
Establishing processing in the country would allow for the delivery of small, ready-to-sell batches directly to consumers.
The board noted that while the flour business continues to play a significant role within the group, the timing is appropriate to assess whether alternative structures could unlock greater value.
The partnership aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of clean-label ingredients to deliver freshness‑extending solutions across food and beverage applications.
The deal will transfer ownership of Dijamant’s brands, manufacturing facilities and distribution network to MK Group once it secures the necessary approvals from competition authorities across the relevant jurisdictions.