Russia mulls banning Moroccan tomatoes over safety concerns
MOROCCO – The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance has announced that it…
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Morocco allows Russian fishing vessels to operate in its waters in new legal framework
MOROCCO – In a bid to ensure the sustainability of the Moroccan fisheries and foster…
Pakistan to import 200,000 tons of wheat from Russia to control inflation
PAKISTAN – Pakistan plans to buy about 200,000 tons of wheat from Russia as part…
PepsiCo start construction works in their new snack processing plant in Russia
RUSSIA – PepsiCo, Inc. has broken ground on a new snacks processing plant in Novosibirsk,…
Alcoholic beverages manufacturer Halewood Artisanal Spirits opens its US$6.5 million new distillery in Russia
RUSSIA – Halewood Artisanal Spirits, UK-based alcoholic beverages manufacturer and distributor, has opened its US$6.5…
China seeks for soybean industry alliance with Russia strengthening cooperation
CHINA – The world’s largest soybean consumer, China has proposed a “soybean industry alliance” with…
KFC set to develop world first laboratory-produced chicken nuggets
RUSSIA – KFC, a fast food chain company, has partnered with 3D Bioprinting Solutions in Russia…
Agro.Сlub Raises US$1.5m to expand its agricultural digital solution
USA – Agro.Club, a U.S.-based startup transforming the way the agriculture industry buys and sells,…
Ethiopia purchases 500,000 MT of wheat from Australia, Russia worth US$150m
ETHIOPIA – The Ethiopian government has entered into a state to state level agreement with…
Russia boosts FAO’s locust control efforts in EA with US$10m contribution
EASTERN AFRICA – The Russian Federation has boosted the fight against the Desert Locust outbreak in…
Canpack to invest US$80m in expanding beverage cans production capacity
POLAND – Canpack, one of the largest manufacturers of aluminum beverage cans, will be investing…
AAK acquires majority stake in Russian food company Margaron
RUSSIA – Swedish manufacturer of value-adding specialty vegetable fats and oils, AAK has acquired 75%…
Thailand’s CP Foods unveils plans of expanding in 17 overseas markets
THAILAND – CP Foods,an agro-industrial and food conglomerate headquartered in Thailand plans to expand in…
Nigeria secures key fertilizer production ingredient from Russia to boost local production
NIGERIA – The Federal Government on Monday entered into an agreement with a Russian firm,…
Huhtamaki inaugurates new fiber packaging line in Russia
RUSSIA – Huhtamaki, a global specialist in packaging for food and drinks has opened a…
United Oil, EFKO form US$300m vegetable oil production joint venture in Egypt
EGYPT – The Egyptian United Oil Processing and Packaging company has inked a memorandum of…
VTB acquires majority stake in Russian grain trader Mirogroup
RUSSIA — Russian state-controlled bank VTB has revealed that it has completed the purchase of…
Symrise expands dry taste solutions with new liquid flavoring line
RUSSIA – The Dutch flavors and fragrances company, Symrise has launched a new production line…
Russia extends zero duty on wheat export on a stable market
RUSSIA – The Russian government has extended the zero rate for the wheat export duty…
Heineken Russia launches new bottles using PET Engineering technology
RUSSIA – Global beer brewer, Heineken has launched two new PET bottles developed using PET…
Russia’s grain traders form new state-led exporters’ association
RUSSIA – Russia’s major grain trading companies have agreed to form a new association to…
VTB Bank to acquire grain terminal from Novorossiysk Commercial in Russia
RUSSIA – VTB Bank, one of the leading universal banks of Russia has reached an…
Kazakhstan, Iran and Russia sign wheat trade cooperation agreement
RUSSIA – Ministry representatives from Kazakhstan, Iran and Russia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
Amber Beverage agrees to acquire Russian spirits producer Permalko
RUSSIA – Amber Beverage Group, a subsidiary of the alcoholic beverages producer SPI Group has…