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Olam Agri adds Continental Farmers Group as SALIC increases stake to 81. 8% - Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine - No. 1 Grains Industry Magazine & Website for Africa & the Middle East
5+ hour, 43+ min ago (335+ words) The deal expands Olam Agri's grain sourcing and farming business in Ukraine while marking another step in its growth under SALIC ownership. Published July 2, 2026 UKRAINE " Olam Agri has signed an agreement to fully integrate Continental Farmers Group (CFG), a leading…...
Anton Paar launches pilot scale extruder to help food processors move from lab testing to production - Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine - No. 1 Grains Industry Magazine & Website for Africa & the Middle East
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (440+ words) The new Brabender Twin Lab B TSE S 30/40 gives food manufacturers a practical way to test products and production methods before moving to full scale manufacturing. Published July 2, 2026 AUSTRIA " Austrian measuring and laboratory equipment company Anton Paar has introduced a…...
Cameroon, Chad step up local wheat plans to reduce import dependence - Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine - No. 1 Grains Industry Magazine & Website for Africa & the Middle East
8+ hour, 4+ min ago (461+ words) Both countries are increasing investment in wheat production as they work to cut imports and improve local supply, although high production costs still limit competitiveness. Published July 2, 2026 CAMEROON/CHAD " Cameroon and Chad are stepping up efforts to grow more wheat…...
Ethiopia links research and industry to strengthen local malt barley production - Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine - No. 1 Grains Industry Magazine & Website for Africa & the Middle East
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (418+ words) The new agreement aims to cut imports by improving seed development, grain quality and support for farmers as demand from breweries continues to rise. Published July 2, 2026 ETHIOPIA " Ethiopia has taken another step to strengthen its malt barley sector after the…...
S&P Global: Egypt's wheat imports set to slow as global prices hit five month low - Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine - No. 1 Grains Industry Magazine & Website for Africa & the Middle East
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (529+ words) Lower global wheat prices, stronger local production and rising private sector imports are expected to reduce Egypt's wheat purchases in the coming marketing year. Published July 1, 2026 EGYPT " Wheat prices fell to a five month low at the end of June…...
Ingredion finalizes US$165 M sale of majority stake in Pakistan unit - Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine - No. 1 Grains Industry Magazine & Website for Africa & the Middle East
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (423+ words) The transaction involves Ingredion selling a 51% interest in Rafhan Maize for approximately US$165 million, while maintaining roughly a 20% ownership position to support future collaboration and regional growth. Published July 1, 2026 PAKISTAN " Ingredion Incorporated, a global leader in food and industrial ingredient…...
Nestl" backs new collective industry initiative to scale global regenerative agriculture - Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine - No. 1 Grains Industry Magazine & Website for Africa & the Middle East
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (447+ words) Published July 1, 2026 SWITZERLAND " Nestl" has pledged its support for the Regenerating Together Programme (RTP), a new industry initiative aimed at helping scale regenerative agriculture practices across global food supply chains, the company announced from its Vevey headquarters. It is supported…...
FW Africa rebrands to FW Brands MEA, signaling expanded vision across Africa, Middle East - Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine - No. 1 Grains Industry Magazine & Website for Africa & the Middle East
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (653+ words) Media, events and digital solutions company unveil new identity to reflect broader regional footprint and integrated business services. Published July 1, 2026 KENYA " Business media and events company FW Africa has officially rebranded to FW Brands MEA, marking a significant milestone in…...
ABA teams up with AIB to advance food safety resources for the baking industry - Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine - No. 1 Grains Industry Magazine & Website for Africa & the Middle East
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (351+ words) The new strategic collaboration will deliver food safety resources by developing a first-of-its-kind Bakery Playbook series on Food Safety. Published June 30, 2026 USA " The American Bakers Association (ABA) and AIB Education & Research (AIB) have officially launched a new strategic collaboration to…...
Cargill agrees to buy three P&H grain facilities and stake in Fraser export terminal - Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine - No. 1 Grains Industry Magazine & Website for Africa & the Middle East
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (426+ words) The deal expands Cargill's grain handling network in Western Canada as the company continues to invest in its global food and agriculture business. Published June 30, 2026 CANADA " Cargill has signed agreements with Parrish & Heimbecker (P&H) to acquire three grain elevators in…...