Dec 30 (Reuters) - Australian Natural Proteins Ltd AYB.AX :
* Notes a significant increase in the price and volume of the company's shares
* Confirms it is not aware of any reason for price increase, other than speculation arising from market interest in dairy companies
* ICBC Capital have advised the company that there is significant interest from investors in the bond raising
* Says no funds for the acquisition of company bonds has been received by icbc to date
* Company's representative, ICBC Capital, continue to hold discussions with potential investors in relation to the raising of up to $50 million
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