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The merged company will become a dominant player in the production and marketing of flour and cereal-based products, with a diverse portfolio spanning pasta, biscuits, breakfast cereals, cereal bars, and industrial flours.

The plant will focus on processing popular South Indian rice varieties such as Sona Masoori and Kolam, with commercial production expected to begin in February 2026.

US soybean shipments in Q1 2025-26 dropped to their lowest level in over a decade, driven by delayed Chinese purchases, Brazilian competition, and global oversupply.

The soybean meal supplied under the agreement has an estimated carbon footprint between 40% and 70% lower than the Brazilian average.

The certification verifies that soybeans processed at the facility carry a low risk of indirect land use change (LUC).