Sinograin to increase soya crushing capacity in China
China Grain Reserves (Sinograin), which controls China's state-owned grain reserves, plans to expand its soya crushing capacity to tap into the growing demand for cooking oils in the region.
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China Grain Reserves (Sinograin), which controls China's state-owned grain reserves, plans to expand its soya crushing capacity to tap into the growing demand for cooking oils in the region.
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