All news articles for March 2023

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Cargill to stop handling Russian grains for export

By Jane Byrne

US agribusiness giant, Cargill, said it will further scale back its business activities in Russia, with it planning to stop handling Russian grain at its export terminal by mid-summer.

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UK seaweed additive company set to float on AIM

By Jane Byrne

Ocean Harvest Technology (OHT) is gearing up to list on the UK’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM); the seaweed company plans to raise £6m (US$7.4m) in an initial public offering (IPO).

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Germany's JRS buys French seaweed processor Algaia

By Jane Byrne

Algaia, a French producer of seaweed-based products, has been sold to J Rettenmaier & Söhne (JRS), a German fiber and hydrocolloid specialist. The newly merged seaweed group is targeting the food, feed, agriculture, and pharma sectors

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Ukraine grain corridor deal extended

By Jane Byrne

The Ukraine grain corridor agreement, which expired over the weekend, has reportedly been extended, although the details of the terms remain shrouded in ambiguity, noted CRM Agri.

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Volac unveils new feed additives division

By Jane Byrne

UK company, Volac, has launched a new feed additives division as it looks to help the international feed industry advance efficiency and meet the Net Zero challenge.

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Cargill aims to deliver productivity gains for Asian farmers

By Jane Byrne

Cargill has been investing in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, through new plants and an innovation center. The company reports that, in the last four years alone, its animal health and nutrition business has grown by double and even triple digits in key...

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US seeks formal talks in Mexican GM corn dispute

By Jane Byrne

The US is looking for formal trade talks with Mexico over the country’s plans to restrict imports of genetically modified corn and other agricultural biotechnology products.