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The launch comes at a time when pig producers worldwide are grappling with the challenges of managing early-life stress in piglets, particularly during critical transition periods, such as weaning.

The state-of-the-art 150,000-square-foot facility will be Farmina’s first facility outside Europe, and is expected to create at least 200 jobs.

The Buyer Club targets C-level decision-makers with defined purchasing budgets who are already registered to attend the fair. Applications close on June 30, 2025.

With production now fully operational, the plant is expected to increase the company’s ability to deliver customized, safe, and sustainable nutrition solutions at scale.

The decision for Agrifirm to divest from Hungary aligns with its broader strategy of focusing on markets with high growth potential.

The forecast, released during the IGC’s 62nd Council Session held in London, underscores strong momentum in the grains sector, with total use also expected to climb by 2% year-on-year to 2.372 billion tonnes.

With China’s green light, Bunge has now secured all required regulatory consents, including conditional approvals from key markets such as Canada and the European Union.

The deal also includes an equity covenant of at least 35% and features an “accordion” option, allowing for an additional US$431 million subject to lender approval.

The decision comes despite Cargill’s longstanding presence in Vietnam and a US$160 million investment that included the construction of 12 feed mills with a total annual capacity of 1.6 million metric tons.

Organised by Informa Markets and supported by the Philippine Department of Agriculture, the twin events are expected to bring together thousands of decision-makers across the livestock, feed milling, meat processing, and aquaculture value chains.