ANSC's Australian Food & Agriculture takeover tanksBY KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 16 APR 2025 12:26PMAgriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation's (ANSC) bid to acquire the Bell family and Alastair Provan-owned Australian Food & Agriculture Company (AFA) for $780 million fell through. Related News |
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