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Agri-logistics emerging as attractive new asset class for investors
Businesses and properties associated with food production and distribution attract growing interest from private equity funds, real estate investors and more traditional agri investors.
Four takeaways from Agri Investor’s Australia Forum
This year’s conference saw more LPs than ever before, as agriculture continues to grow as an asset class.
EXEO Capital reaches $146m final close on second Africa-focused agribusiness fund
Agri-Vie Fund II falls just short of $150m target but EXEO managing partner Herman Marais says food and agri remains a ‘logical entry point’ for long-term investors who want exposure to Africa.
AGR sells pet food ingredient unit to Olympus Partners
Managing director Daniel Masters says PE has invested less in the supply chain for premium pet food ingredients.
Arlon-owned produce distributor buys prepared foods provider
The chief executive of The Coastal Companies says the acquisition of Hearn Kirkwood will bring the company 'new and exciting markets.'
Mitsui expands investment in Vietnamese shrimp with agri identified as growth area
The Japanese investment giant has acquired stake in Minh Phu Seafood after first investing in an affiliated company in 2013.
Western Sydney International Airport could house agtech cluster: report
Report from the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre proposes a cluster that would enable Australia to increase its exports of fresh fruit and vegetables, and other commodities.
Bain Capital says profit and impact well-aligned in ag
Double Impact fund principal Chris Cozzone says agriculture is a key focus for the $390m vehicle, with biological inputs and precision agriculture of particular interest.
Vintage Wine Estates acquires California vineyard
Chief executive Pat Roney says plans for the property include replanting its vineyard acres, residential development of certain parcels and consolidation with other of the firm’s wineries to utilize currently unused winemaking capacity.
ADM Capital announces sixth investment from debut ag fund Cibus
The vehicle, which closed on $322m with an extra $130m for co-investments, has backed food processing technology firm MycoTechnology.
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