02 Nov 2018 --- This week, ADM and Cargill agreed to form a technology joint venture Grainbridge LLC. The grain marketing platform aims to improve decision making and online marketing for North American farmers. Azelis extended its distribution agreement with Merck and has agreed to partner up for distribution in the Russian personal care and food and health markets, which is effective immediately. Symrise has made it into the finals of the German Sustainability Award for the third time and 2 Sisters Food Group announced another significant step in transforming its business with a disposal which will allow it to focus on strengthening its core operations. Finally, Omya announced a price increase on calcium carbonate products in the US and Canada.