PepsiCo will take a 20% equity stake in Romanian spring water brand Aqua Carpatica: eying up the potential to expand the brand to the US and other markets.
Cargill is to move towards full ownership of a leading grain and
oilseeds firm in Hungary, as the US agricultural giant continues
its strategy of expanding its presence in Central and Eastern
Europe.
Bunge appears set to consolidate its position in the edible oils
market in order to meet growing demand amongst Eastern European
consumers and processors.
Agrana, which claims to be the leading sugar and starch producer in
Central and Eastern Europe, plans to expand its activities towards
the Western Balkans.
Cargill is to increase its stake in the Romanian edible oils market
with the acquisition of the local company Olpo Podari. And with
another possible acquisition on the cards, the giant US
agribusiness group clearly sees significant...