Chris Janiec
Dipping returns in recent quarters mark a contrast from both recent and historical performance of the index, which has tripled since 2000.
The investment includes an equity and revenue sharing agreement with a non-profit organization that provides training and support formerly gang members.
A deep-water terminal and storage facilities on the UK’s Isle of Portland are included in the purchase of Mercury Commodities by the CPPIB-affiliate, which has plans to expand those facilities.
The Economist Corporate Network’s Africa director says national governments can play an important role in creating opportunities for private equity investments in Africa’s food and agriculture sectors.
Executives from Brookfield Brazil and TIAA-affiliate Westchester South America discussed the challenges facing foreign land investors in Brazil at an event hosted by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce.
Marcus Frampton, APFC head of infrastructure, special income opportunities and hedge funds, offers his views on the timber market, benefits of the fund structure, and whether it can be applied to other agri sub-sectors.
Managing director Bob Ratliffe, credited with directing the establishment of Twin Creeks Timber, has been elevated to president of the $6.4bn alternatives investment manager.
The infusion of capital will support efforts to commercialize carinata as a sustainable feedstock for bio jet fuels and animal feed.
Canadian farmland values grew by an average of 7.9 percent in 2016, the 23rd consecutive year of increases, according to Farm Credit Canada.
The seventh investment from food-focused growth capital provider will support Vital Farms, a producer of “pasture-raised” eggs based in Austin, Texas.