Forafric Announces Plan to Expand with Lease of New Operating Facility; Expects to Increase Crushing Capacity by 600 Tons per Day
06 May 2024 - 10:40PM
Business Wire
10-year renewable agreement to lease and
operate existing milling facility
Forafric Global PLC (Nasdaq: AFRI, or “Forafric”), a
vertically integrated agribusiness serving Africa, today announced
it has entered into a 10-year renewable contract to lease and
operate an existing milling facility located in the Meknes-Fes
region of Morocco. This marks a significant milestone in the
expansion of the Company’s milling capabilities and positions
Forafric for continued growth.
This expansion is expected to increase the Company’s milling
capacity by approximately 470 tons of soft wheat and 130 tons of
durum per day for an aggregate increase in total production of
approximately 600 tons per day.
“This new contract will enable us to expand our operational
footprint and crushing capacity rapidly with low capital
investment,” said Saad Bendidi, Chairman of Forafric. “Central to
the selection of this facility was its location and
state-of-the-art equipment. Furthermore, we believe we can better
optimize the operations given the strength of our business and add
additional value given our proven capabilities.”
The contract is subject to regulatory approvals and other
customary closing conditions. The Company expects to transition
operations to Forafric in the third quarter of 2024.
About Forafric
Forafric is a leading agribusiness player in Africa with
activities in Morocco and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the milling
industry leader with a complete range of flour and semolina, and
secondary processing products such as pasta and couscous. The Group
operates 12 industrial units, and 2 logistics platforms. Forafric
exports its products to more than 45 countries around the world.
Forafric intends to continue expanding both in Morocco and in
Africa and contributing to growing Africa food security.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release includes forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are
statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could
cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements.
The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to
release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking
statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s
expectations with respect thereto or any change in events,
conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based, except
as required by law.
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