Cargill’s deforestation concerns addressed as Sean Leighton assumes IFT presidency

USA- An activist group, Global Witness, recently released a report revealing that global commodity trading giant Cargill has been procuring soy from 50,000 acres of deforested land in Bolivia’s Chiquitano Forest.  The investigation conducted by Global Witness examined Cargill’s soy purchases from five regions in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, farmed by Mennonite colonies.  These colonies are located in the ecologically significant…

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Skretting partners International Fish Feed Company to bolster Oman’s aquafeed market

OMAN -Skretting Middle East and Africa has selected Oman’s International Fish Feed Company (IFFC) as its official distributor in the country, in a strategic move aimed at expanding its presence in Oman’s rapidly growing aquaculture sector.  Skretting, a global leader in aquafeed production, aims to capitalize on IFFC’s regional expertise and strong presence to establish a substantial Skretting business in…

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Bühler India marks three decades with strategic expansion

INDIA- Bühler, a renowned Swiss technology group, has revealed its intentions to expand its manufacturing operations within the country, as it marks its 30th anniversary in India. Over the next few months, Bühler India is set to diversify its production to encompass a broader range of core product portfolios, serving the grain milling, food, feed, and advanced materials sectors. This…

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BoMill partners Nexeed on grain processing equipment distribution 

CANADA- The Swedish agritech BoMill AB has recently forged a distribution partnership with Nexeed Inc., a reputable provider of grain, food, and seed processing equipment solutions, specifically for the Canadian market. The two companies are especially keen on offering Canadian processors the new BoMill InSight by the Swedish equipment manufacturer.  BoMill InSight, the latest innovation from BoMill, is a groundbreaking…

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