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Summary of Investment Information

Project Number

45465

Company Name

SOUFFLET FINANCES

Date SPI Disclosed

Aug 16, 2021

Country

Eastern Europe Subregion

Region

Europe

Projected Board Date

Sep 28, 2021

Environmental Category

B - Limited

Status

Active

Last Updated Date

Sep 12, 2025

Department

CM2MA - Regional Industry - MAS ECA/MAS New Business Europe

Industry

Agribusiness and Forestry

Previous Events

Approved : Sep 28, 2021
Signed : Oct 6, 2021
Invested : Oct 20, 2021

Sector

Grain Processing (Milling, Starch, Flour, Malt)

Project Description

Established in France in 1900, Soufflet is privately-owned by the Soufflet family through Ets. J Soufflet SA, a holding company incorporated in France. Groupe Soufflet (Soufflet, or the Group) is vertically integrated agribusiness group that operates in in wheat & barley value chains, together with rice and pulses sectors and advises wine growers. It has operations in 22 countries globally, including 9 ECA countries. The Group is a leading direct buyer of cereals in Europe and also operates in the international cereal markets. In the barley sector, it is one of the world’s top malt producers, with a presence in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, while it is one of Europe’s leading wheat millers and an expert in developing tailormade ingredients. The Group also develops and manufactures enzymes and yeasts and is a significant player in the industrial bakery sector industry in France and Portugal and is also active in the fast food sector. The Group invests in research and innovation to enhance the value of agricultural resources.

 

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