Univar Solutions is expanding its reach into high-demand markets, strengthening its performance materials business through acquisitions in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

The entities involved

• Univar Solutions →

  global chemical and ingredients distribution company

  Nothing else this week.

• Africa →

  continent

  • Ghana hosts a global conference on reparatory justice, debating colonial legacy and the government-backed repeal of the Code Noir.Mon 17:37
  • El Nino is causing global weather patterns to bring heat and dryness to various regions, testing global food output.Mon 16:37
• Europe →

  terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia

  • The European Commission aims to strengthen homegrown AI capabilities while global advanced models face usage restrictions.Mon 17:49
  • The European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Mon 17:49
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • A US Air Force base in Fairford, located near the Oxfordshire border, is being utilized due to actions in the Middle East.Mon 17:54
  • Authorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Mon 17:54

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• Fuelbuddy is expanding its operations into African markets and is also operating in India.Thu 14:28
• Products are seeking market access in Europe, and delegations are discussing trade and investment potential between Europe and Pakistan.Aug 9
• Bulgaria and Indonesia announced a strategic partnership to expand food trade and investment into Europe.Sep 15