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Village Farms International Announces Favorable Amendment to FCC Credit Agreement
Amendment reflects improved covenants and aligns with Company’s strategic focus on cannabisVANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced that it has favorably amended a credit agreement with one of its term lenders, resulting in improved terms, and greater financial flexibility which aligns with the Company’s strategic focus on its expanding cannabis businesses internationally. Th
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