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MAGRO Brothers is set to become the first company in Gozo to invest in a new in-house ketchup bottle produc- tion system using recycled plastic, as part of a €12.5 million expansion aimed at doubling its production. Chairman John Magro made the an- nouncement during a visit by Labour Party deputy leader for party affairs Alex Agius Saliba to the Magro Food Village in Xewkija. IN a first for Europe, an invasive moth spe- cies has been discovered in a pet shop in Rabat, Gozo. Pest management consultant Arnold Sciberras confirmed to GozoToday that the Ficus-feeding erebid moth (Rhe- sala moestalis) was found infesting rabbit feed at a pet shop. The moth, native to tropical regions, poses a serious threat due to its diet of Ficus plant leaves, including fig trees and ornamental species such as rub- ber plants. Its presence in Europe raises alarm among experts in pest control and biodiversity. SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL FRIDAY 25 JULY 2025 • ISSUE 055 • PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY gozotoday €1.00 Variable interest rate of 2.80% * Low contribution Low collateral requirements *Business Lending Bank Base Rate presently at 2.15%, Interest Margin and EIF Guarantee Fee. The BOV SME Grow and the BOV SME Grow Green are funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund with the financial backing of the Republic of Malta under the InvestEU Member State Compartment for Malta. All loans are subject to normal bank lending criteria and final approval from the Bank. Issued by Bank of Valletta p.l.c., 58, Triq San Żakkarija, il-Belt Valletta, VLT 1130. Bank of Valletta p.l.c. is a public limited company regulated by the MFSA and is licenced to carry out the business of banking in terms of the Banking Act (Cap. 371 of the laws of Malta). Grow green BOV SME Supporting Your Vision CONTACT US New invasive moth found in Gozo LAURA CALLEJA lcalleja@mediatoday.com.mt CONTINUES ON PAGE 4 CONTINUES ON PAGE 3 Magro Brothers invest in recycled bottle system The Magro Brothers are investing €12.5 million to double production Rhesala moestalis