Chief executive Alex Finkral says the firm’s Sumitomo-backed debut fund takes a broad approach to generating returns but neglecting carbon would mean 'you are probably doing your investors a disservice'.
The Canadian asset manager seeks to combine global opportunities with local partnerships as it builds a diversified portfolio, having built a large portfolio in Western Australia.
EXEO senior partner Avril Stassen says the fact abalone producers export their product and sell to a dollar market helped TerraSan act as a currency hedge within the firm’s $146m Agri-Vie Fund II.
Blueberry, permanent crops
The firm’s Regenerate European Sustainable Agriculture Fund received a €150m commitment from M&G Investment’s Catalyst strategy in 2023.
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Louis Dreyfus Company’s acquisition of Australian firm Namoi Cotton comes as the industry seeks innovation in the face of climate concerns.
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Blue Road Capital, Brynwood Partners and Union Capital are selling – or about to sell – makers of snacks and/or sweets.
California delivers first negative net farmland return since 2009, inside Louis Dreyfus Company’s Namoi Cotton acquisition, Manulife signs Indonesia SWF deal, PAI Partners’ British chilled food play, and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only.
Negative appreciate across numerous permanent crops such as almonds, pistachios and citrus fruits wiped out income returns on a net basis.
Truck transporting cotton bales
Louis Dreyfus Company will use economies of scale to bolster the Namoi Cotton business while pursuing opportunities in northern Australian cotton.
Manulife Investment Management’s agreement with the Indonesia Investment Authority will focus on real estate investments initially, to support the country’s logistics sector.
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