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Funding & Investments
EBRD boosts APU Dairy expansion with $20m loan to enhance Mongolia's agribusiness sector
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has announced an investment aimed at bolstering Mongolia's agribusiness landscape.
Sway and Umaro secure $1.5m Department of Energy grant to support innovation in seaweed solutions
Sway and Umaro have been awarded a $1.5m US Department of Energy grant to accelerate innovation in sustainable seaweed-based bioplastics.
Unilever consolidates condiment production with £40m investment in UK factory
Unilever has completed a five-year transformation of its Burton food factory, establishing the site as a central hub for its UK condiments.
Americana and Farm Frites expand MENA footprint with $100m investment
Americana and Farm Frites enter JV to construct a new $100m french fries manufacturing site in Saudi Arabia.
Seaweed packaging start-up B’Zeos announces successful funding and partnerships
B’Zeos has successfully closed a seed funding round, bringing its total equity and grant funding to more than €5 million.
JBS announces $2.5bn investment into Nigeria with six new meat plants
JBS has announced plans to invest $2.5bn in Nigeria over the next five years, including construction of six new factories.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners invests £42.3m in Wakefield, UK factory
CCEP, the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola, has unveiled plans for a £42.3m investment in its manufacturing facility in Wakefield.
OPEC Fund provides $40m loan to boost African agriculture with ETG
To support sustainable development in Africa's agricultural sector, the OPEC Fund for International Development has signed a $40m loan.
KoRo raises €35m in oversubscribed Series C to fuel European expansion
Better-for-you snacking brand, KoRom, has raised €35 million in an oversubscribed Series C funding round.
Anheuser-Busch boosts economic growth with $14m investment in Houston
Anheuser-Busch has announced plans to invest $14m in its brewery in Houston, Texas, US, where it produces beverages such as Budweiser.
Nestlé to spin off water brands into standalone business in push for growth
Nestlé has announced plans to spin off its water and premium beverages division into a standalone global business.
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