East Grain acquires Maragro majority stake

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East Grain, part of the Agrofert Group, has acquired a 90% equity stake in Maragro Group, an agricultural enterprise based in Giera, Timiș County.

Maragro Group manages approximately 9,600 hectares of farmland and operates an oilseed processing facility, alongside a modern seed selection and treatment plant.

Marco Chiaradia, the Founder and Co-Owner of Maragro Group, will retain a 10% share and continue his active involvement in the company's operations. 

This acquisition is a significant strategic step for East Grain, signaling its move towards integrating value-added activities across the agribusiness supply chain. 

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