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Soy Protein Market: Recent developments
- In April 2021, Fuji Oil Holdings Inc.\'s Dutch subsidiary invested in UNOVIS NCAP II Fund, a major fund specializing in food technology. The company plans to contribute to a sustainable society using its processing technologies for plant-based food materials to tackle the issues consumers face across the world.
- In March 2021, Fuji Oil Group appointed Mikio Sakai as the new president and CEO. Mikio Sakai is engaged in developing plant-based food solutions as a core concept to grow a third business pillar, along with the oil and fat, and chocolate businesses. Plant-based food solutions include soy meat and soybeans, which are used as raw materials for plant-based protein.
- In February 2021, Bunge has expanded its soy protein manufacturing plants by purchasing two soy processing plants from the local crusher Imcopa for US$ 12 million, reinforcing its position as the country\'s biggest oilseed processor.