(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Crop Protection and Maersk have renewed their fourth-party logistics (4PL) partnership for five more years, focusing on sustainable, optimized supply chain solutions. This extension builds on their joint commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with both companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Dimitris Armenakis, Innovation Denmark, Maersk, Mike Hollands, partnership, supply chain, sustainability, Switzerland, Syngenta
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has introduced a pioneering risk-sharing facility in Moldova with OTP Bank, enabling €30 million in new financing aimed at supporting the country’s MSMEs, particularly in agriculture and trade. This EU-backed … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Moldova, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged agriculture, Bogdan Spuza, Catarina Bjorlin Hansen, EBRD, Financial, Moldovan, MSMEs, OTP Bank Moldova, partnership, sustainability, trade
(IN BRIEF) Finnish land-based fish farming company Fifax has secured a €2.5 million loan from Nefco to boost its Eckerö facility, one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. Using environmentally friendly Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), Fifax recycles … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged eco-friendly, expansion, Fifax, fish farming, Helena Lähteenmäki, investment, NEFCO, northern Europe, partnership, Samppa Ruohtula, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut is celebrating Cocoa Horizons Week to showcase its commitment to sustainable cocoa sourcing and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers through its Cocoa Horizons Foundation. Founded in 2015, the foundation focuses on addressing challenges in cocoa … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Barry Callebaut, cocoa farmers, Cocoa Horizons Week, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF has partnered with Acadian Plant Health™ to expand its BioSolutions portfolio by incorporating seaweed-based biostimulants. These biostimulants, derived from Ascophyllum nodosum, help crops withstand stressors like heat and drought, supporting sustainable agriculture. The collaboration will distribute these … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Acadian Plant Health, Ascophyllum nodosum, BASF, CANADA, Climate-Resilient Farming, Marko Grozdanovic, partnership, Seaweed Biostimulants, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) New Holland has introduced the next generation of its T5 Dual Command tractor range, featuring a modern exterior and enhanced functionality aimed at improving productivity and operator comfort. The updated lineup, showcased at the Sommet de l’Élevage fair … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) On World Coffee Day, Solidaridad highlights its ongoing commitment to supporting small-scale coffee farmers as they transform into climate advocates and community leaders. Since launching the world’s first Fairtrade coffee in Mexico in the 1980s, Solidaridad has tackled … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the winners of the 2024 AgVenture Startup Competition, recognizing innovative startups that are developing green technology solutions for the agriculture and food sectors. The winners—Proofminder, Green Growth, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Awards, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 2024 AgVenture Startup Competition, Agrifood Sector, Andrew D. Ive, Awards, EBRD, Ervin Luga, Green Tech Innovations, leadership, Natalia Zhukova, Spain, sustainability, winners
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has launched its first agri-PV park, Symbizon, in the Netherlands, which combines solar energy generation with agriculture. Though small at 0.7 MWp capacity, the project aims to optimize the coexistence of solar panels and farming, with solar … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Agri-PV Park, Eric Tonnaer, farming, Netherlands, partnership, solar power, sustainability, Symbizon, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has reduced interest rates on four of its Green Loans for Business to support UK agriculture and SMEs in their efforts to reduce emissions and enhance biodiversity. This move is part of Barclays’ commitment to financing the … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Adam White, agriculture, Barclays, biodiversity, net zero, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, UK farmers
(IN BRIEF) BASF has released its second Responsible Sourcing Report, highlighting progress in sustainable sourcing within its Care Chemicals division. Key achievements in 2023 include sourcing 96% of palm oil from RSPO-certified mills, expanding partnerships with Solidaridad to support smallholder … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged BASF partnerships, Solidaridad, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BayWa AG has appointed Michael Baur, a restructuring expert from AlixPartners, as Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) to guide the company through its financial difficulties. Baur has been working with BayWa’s management to stabilize the business and will now … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged appointment, BayWa AG, Financial Recovery, leadership, Marcus Pöllinger, Michael Baur
(IN BRIEF) Research from the University of Bristol and the University of Texas at Austin has found that flupyradifurone, a new pesticide designed to replace banned neonicotinoids, poses significant risks to mason bees. The pesticide caused 100% mortality in exposed … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged flupyradifurone, Pesticide, pollinators, RESEARCH, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Symrise has launched a sustainable sourcing initiative to ensure the long-term availability of natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. In response to climate change, geopolitical challenges, and increasing demand for eco-friendly products, Symrise has implemented a … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged innovative, Natural Ingredients, sustainability, Symrise
(IN BRIEF) BII, FMO, and the UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office have partnered to expand the CASA technical assistance facility, aiming to address the significant financing gap faced by agribusinesses in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. With … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, United Kingdom
Tagged British International Investment (BII), Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness (CASA), FMO, partnership, sustainability, UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
(IN BRIEF) Sainsbury’s has launched the Sainsbury’s Egg Group, an industry-first initiative designed to support over 100 UK egg farmers by ensuring financial stability, promoting sustainable practices, and improving animal welfare. The group will guarantee that farmers receive at least … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Egg Farmer Group, Gavin Hodgson, Gillian Potter, Sainsbury, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Yara International ASA has announced the divestment of its fertilizer import and distribution subsidiary in Ivory Coast as part of a strategic shift to focus on high-potential markets in Africa. This move is aligned with Yara’s 2030 Africa … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Lindsay Goldberg, a private equity firm specializing in family and founder-led businesses, has acquired a controlling interest in Golden State Foods (GSF), a major supplier in the foodservice and retail industries. The Wetterau family, who have been long-time … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, BCLP, Financial, Golden State Foods, investment, Lindsay Goldberg, partnership, USA, Wetterau family
(IN BRIEF) DLG (German Agricultural Society) has implemented Deutsche Telekom’s “transcribbyAI” to provide real-time transcription and translation in over 100 languages at its international trade fairs. This AI-driven tool enhances accessibility, particularly for participants with hearing impairments, and reduces costs … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged accessibility, AI-powered, Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft, Deutsche Telekom, German Agricultural Society (DLG), Marcus Vagt, trade fair, transcribbyAI, Transcription Tool, translation
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has acquired Monarch Group Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiary Monarch Chemicals Ltd. in the UK. This acquisition includes sites in Southeast England and Scotland, enhancing Brenntag’s last-mile service operations. … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Brenntag, Jon Hill, Monarch Chemicals, partnership, Russel Argo, sustainability, UK
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