Investments, Acquisitions and Funding
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Canadian pension funds endorse US$25bln Viterra-Bunge merger as Viterra supports hunger project in Canada
CANADA- Two pension funds, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and British Columbia Investment Management Corp, have declared their support of the potential Viterra-Bunge merger, according…
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The EU funds US$13 million algae innovation project in Europe- AlgaeProBANOS
EUROPE- Leading a consortium of top industry and research partners working in the blue economy sector, the Submariner Network recently launched a major innovation project…
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Hillenbrand to amplify its North American presence with Schenck Process Group US$730m acquisition
USA- Indiana-based processing equipment and solution provider Hillenbrand recently announced plans to acquire Schenck Process’ Food and Performance Materials (FPM) for approximately US$730 million. The…
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Global grain traders Viterra and Bunge consider possible merger
USA – Glencore-owned global grain trader Viterra is in talks concerning a possible merger with U.S. rival Bunge Ltd- a strategic move that will potentially…
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Mars reinforces French pet food capabilities with multi-million dollar investment
FRANCE- Privately-owned confectionery giant Mars recently revealed plans to invest €130m (US$140m) in its sites in France across four business units. Romain Dumas, the CEO…