Livestock

He focused on private equity investments in Europe and was a board member of a number of portfolio companies including Wyevale Garden Centres and Australian beef business CDC.

The acquisition helps Premium Brands break into markets in Eastern Canada, the region Interprovincial Meats caters to.

Headquartered in Malton, North Yorkshire, the firm employs about 3,100 people across the UK, with divisions in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Sathguru Management Consultants has announced plans to raise a $100 million accelerator fund to support early-stage ventures leveraging technology to address food, nutrition and agricultural issues in India.

Alan Briefel, executive director of the FAIRR (Farm Animal Investment Risk and Return) Initiative, explains why Chinese efforts to reduce meat consumption signals exciting – and meatless – opportunities for private investors.

The FDA’s Veterinary Feed Directive might be costly at first, but it will ultimately create a healthier, more efficient livestock industry – while aligning investors with consumer and shareholder trends.

Altamont Capital Partners announced its acquisition of the manufacturer of frozen poultry products this week, at the same time as Lake Pacific Partners announced its exit.

2017 will see US and Brazilian farmers struggle with low field crop margins as counterparts in Europe enjoy a recovery.

The University of Leeds has invested £7m in partnership with the UK government to expand pig research at its University Farm.

The Sino-Australian group has increased its bid by A$21.5m, with a promise from Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart to buy S Kidman herself if the deal doesn't get FIRB approval.