Fats, Oils, Oilseeds & Nuts
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Julius Berger to commission cashew processing plant, marking first invest in agro-sector
NIGERIA – After nearly two years of hinting its big diversification move into agro-processing, Julius Berger Plc, a leading civil engineering and construction company in…
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Global food prices rise in January fueled by strong demand for vegetable oils
GLOBAL – After declining in December, global food prices rebounded in January further putting strain on consumer grocery budgets, the Food and Agriculture Organization of…
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India announces tax cuts on crude palm oil in move to shield consumers from high prices
INDIA – India has reduced its tax on crude palm oil (CPO) imports to 5% from 7.5% in an effort to rein in local prices of…
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Kenyan organic coconut processor Kentaste receives US$1.5 million from EDFI AgriFI
KENYA – Kentaste, Kenyan specialist in coconut products, has received a US$1.5m financial backing from EDFI AgriFI, the EU’s investment facility dedicated to Agricultural SMEs…
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Tolaro Global, Trade Hub partner to boost organic cashew market in Benin with US$10.2m
BENIN – The USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub (Trade Hub) has launched a US$10.2 million co-investment partnership with Tolaro Global, a leading cashew-processing…