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ITFC and the Union of Comoros strengthen partnership with €330m framework agreement
ITFC has signed a €330 million framework agreement with the Union of Comoros to support agriculture, energy and SMEs.
Plenty opens ‘world’s first’ vertical berry farm
Plenty has opened its vertical farm in Richmond, Virginia, US, to grow berries at scale.
Ahold Delhaize USA and General Mills collaborate on regenerative agriculture initiative
Ahold Delhaize USA is collaborating with General Mills to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within their shared value chain.
Cargill launches $3m NutriHarvest initiative to enhance food security
Cargill has announced a $3 million multi-year initiative called the NutriHarvest project, which will be administered by HarvestPlus.
Amcor launches Clear-Tite 40 Shrink Bag to enhance sustainability in meat packaging
Amcor has introduced its new Clear-Tite 40 shrink bag, designed to meet the evolving needs of the meat packaging industry.
Opinion: The transformative power of IoT in agritech and smart farming
Paul Marshall, chief commercial officer at Eseye, provides insights into the current trends, challenges and future possibilities with IoT.
Yanmar acquires CLAAS India to enhance agribusiness portfolio
Yanmar has acquired CLAAS India, a manufacturer of agricultural machinery, through its subsidiary Yanmar Coromandel Agrisolutions.
Research: Environmental case for vertical farming strengthens as study shows potential benefits for agriculture
A new study from the Universities of Surrey and Aberdeen has revealed that vertical farming could have significant benefits.
Louis Dreyfus Company creates new pulses merchandising business unit
Louis Dreyfus Company has announced the creation of a new business unit dedicated to global pulses commercialisation.
Aldi to boost beef supply with £3bn investment
UK supermarket chain Aldi has revealed plans to invest £3 billion in its British beef suppliers over the next five years.
Above Food announces $34m acquisition of The Redwood Group’s crop ingredients business
Above Food has entered into an agreement to acquire The Redwood Group’s speciality crop food ingredients division for $34m.
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