The deal by food and beverages giant PepsiCo to acquire Pioneer Foods for $1.7bn is a massive boost for the economy, despite the perceived and actual political and socio-economic risks in the country and the broader region.

The growth opportunities afforded by Pioneer far outweigh the risk of investment...

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