October 1, 2009
Viterra announces renewal of wheat export licence for ABB Grain
Viterra Inc. and ABB Grain, announced on September 30 the renewal of ABB's wheat export licence from the accrediting authority, Wheat Exports Australia.
"Viterra and ABB are pleased by the approval we received earlier this week from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission and the renewal of ABB's wheat export license. We expect to have a very strong export program in place to support our grower customers during the approaching shipping season, and to ensure we meet the growing demands of our many international customers," said Fran Malecha, Viterra's Chief Operating Officer.
"Viterra and ABB share enviable international reputations as reliable and innovative suppliers of quality wheat. It is our goal as we bring our companies together though integration to enhance our combined reputation by delivering quality ingredients to our overseas customers," said Malecha.
WEA initially granted wheat export accreditation to ABB in September 2008.