30/09/2013 (Agence Europe) - EIB aid for agri-food industry. On 30 September, the European Investment Bank granted a €150 million loan to the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) to facilitate the financing of projects mounted by small and medium-sized businesses in the farming and agri-food sectors. Eligible projects will be located in Spain and it is estimated that at least half will be carried out in convergence regions. (OL/transl.fl)