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EBRD supports expansion of APU Dairy

APU Dairy is the second-largest domestic producer of dairy products in Mongolia The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) supports Mongolia’s agribusiness sector with a US$ 20 million loan to APU Dairy, a major domestic dairy producer. The loan, complemented by up to US$ 2 million in concessional financing from the Canadian Government, will help APU Dairy expand its processing plant, acquire new equipment, and improve milk sourcing. A parallel loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) also supports

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Why investing in climate-efficient agrifood systems infrastructure matters

Is the global agrifood systems agenda missing out on an opportunity to guide sustainable public and private infrastructure investments? Today’s COP29 panel discussion led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) zeroed in on why climate-efficient agrifood systems infrastructure investments matter – and what can be done. Representatives from multilateral financing institutions, international agencies and think tanks shared their insights during the event, which also officially launched

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FAO's plenary hall during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of FAO's Investment Centre. ©FAO/Alessandra Benedetti.

FAO’s Investment Centre celebrates 60 years of effective development partnerships

Future work targets sustainable value chain development, decarbonization, digital agriculture and innovative finance among many other areas Rome – The Investment Centre of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrated 60 years of providing top-level agrifood investment support on Tuesday at a special ceremony during the World Food Forum with high-level government officials and senior leaders of major financing partners and private investors in attendance. Over its six decades, the Investment Centre has helped design more than 2,400 partner-financed projects

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From Baranja to the world

A traditional Croatian sausage goes international with a boost from Protected Geographical Indication labels In recent years, traditional foods have gained recognition on the global stage, with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) labels playing a crucial role in preserving culinary heritage and boosting local economies. One notable example is the Baranjski kulen, a traditional Croatian sausage that has found international acclaim, due in part to the support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European

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EBRD announces winners of EBRD AgVenture startup competition

The EBRD announces three winners and three runners-up in its EBRD AgVenture startup competition Prizes include grants, mentorship, advisory support, and opportunities for networking and visibility Competition for startups aims to enhance the growth and competitiveness of green technology in the agrifood sector The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has revealed the winners and runners-up of EBRD AgVenture 2024, the Bank’s competition for startups that are developing innovative technology to make the agricultural and food sector greener.  The announcement was made

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EBRD Launches 2024 AgVenture Competition to Support Sustainable Agrifood Tech Startups

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is excited to announce the launch of the EBRD AgVenture competition for 2024. This initiative aims to support early-stage agrifood tech startups with innovative ideas that promote a more sustainable future. The EBRD AgVenture is designed for startups operating in EBRD’s investment regions, with a focus on sustainability within the agrifood sector.  Winners will receive up to €80,000 in tailored advisory services through the EBRD’s Star Venture programme, as well as a €10,000 grant

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Exploring a resilient and sustainable future for food retail

The Sustainable Food Retail Business Forum, convened by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Warsaw on 16 April 2024, brought together industry leaders to consider best strategies to strengthen the sector in the face of current and future geopolitical and environmental challenges. More than 60 key food industry players including from international, local, and online retail chains met in Poland last month to explore the future trajectory of the food retail sector and chart a course for

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