Milling & Grains – INVESTMENTS, FUNDING & M&A

The installation marks a step change from traditional lab scale presses by covering the full early production sequence; mixing, kneading and extrusion, and by enabling complete digitalization of process data alongside AI assisted analysis functions that support more precise formulation and process optimization for pasta manufacturers.

This new, “first-of-its-kind facility” marks the transition from concept validation to large-scale production targeting up to 400 tonnes of olive flour each season.

This strategic takeover comes at a pivotal moment for Forafric, which has been grappling with a complex financial restructuring while maintaining its status as a leading player in transforming wheat and producing staple goods like flour, semolina, and couscous.

The project was delivered in collaboration with Bühler Group and SCE Silo Construction & Engineering.

The newly commissioned plant is designed to have a daily crushing capacity of 12 tons of soybeans, capable of producing up to 10 tons of high-quality refined oil for the domestic market.