Chris Isaac says the UKAid-backed investment is aimed at helping to improve nut quality and export volumes to South Africa and Europe.
The firm's newly appointed president Angie Davis says the firm sees a deep pipeline of opportunities in Brazil as it analyses opportunities in Latin America, Australia and New Zealand.
The firm is cutting down its interest in the international meat company by selling a 10 percent stake for $1.19bn, two years after the portfolio corporation was listed.
WSIB has recommended the fund invest in Homestead Capital's second US farmland fund, potentially bringing Fund II commitments to $150m in the month after its launch.
Agriculture, food and retail will be top priorities for the Sino-Russian vehicle, which will also target mining and infrastructure investments.
The fund is set to buy more than 700 acres of Georgia farmland for high-intensity, pasture-fed cattle production, says Gratitude Railroad founder Eric Jacobsen.
Australian impact investment firm Blue River has carved out agribusinesses as one of eight areas it believes its investments can have positive social impact.
The TIAA operating division has launched an online alternative investment platform together with Altivest.
The funding will help expand sales of its healthier frozen poultry meals to large retailers, including Target and Kroger.
An improved economic outlook for Brazil promises stability for investors, says Aqua Capital's Sebastian Popik.