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Competition Commission of South Africa green lights Consol buyout by Ardagh Group
SOUTH AFRICA – The Competition Commission of South Africa has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the proposed transaction of Consol’s Group’s acquisition by Ardagh…
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Norfund backs expansion of SA based dried fruit, nuts processor Redsun with US$8m equity investment
SOUTH AFRICA – Norfund, the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries, has invested US$8m in South Africa-based raisin processor and distributor, Redsun Dried Fruit and…
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India heading for record wheat harvest this marketing year thanks to favorable weather
INDIA – India is heading for a record wheat harvest this coming marketing year (MY) thanks to highly favorable weather conditions in the major wheat…
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Trouble ahead for wine industry as young consumers snub the drink for spirits and hard seltzers
GLOBAL – The Wine Industry is facing a difficult time ahead as young drinkers snub the drinks for other more popular such as spirits and…
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Tate & Lyle expands US allulose production to meet surging demand for natural sweeteners
UK – Surging demand for allulose, a rare but highly sought-after sweetener, has made global supplier of food and beverage ingredients Tate & Lyle to…