Investments, Acquisitions and Funding
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Freshpet under fire again from activist investor Jana Partners
USA- Freshpet, a US-based public pet food company listed on the Nasdaq exchange, is under fire from Jana Partners, one of its New York-based investors,…
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Ethiopia to distribute 25,300 tonnes of climate-resistant seeds, receives funding to boost production for the 2023/2024 season
ETHIOPIA – Ethiopia has embarked on an aggressive agricultural expansion drive with Agricultural Businesses Corporation (EABC) committing to distribute 253,000 quintals (25,300 tonnes) of seeds this…
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BRF to divest pet-food operation following US$114.7 million quarter-four net loss
BRAZIL- According to a stock-exchange announcement on 28th February, Brazilian meat processor, BRF, plans to sell its pet-food business after registering a US$114.7 mln net…
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Gavilon officially rebrands to Viterra in the US and Mexico after 2022 acquisition
USA- Gavilon has finally rebranded as Viterra across its business in the United States and Mexico, following Viterra Ltd.’s purchase of the grains origination and…
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Ghana earmarks US$684m to boost domestic rice production and processing
GHANA – The Ghanaian government has set aside US$684 million for domestic rice production and processing as part of its pathways to self-sufficiency in the…