Private Equity

Conversations in London this week centred on a potential shift in institutional demand and the surprise upwards tick in commodities futures.

The development finance institution has loaned €30m to Nectar.

The Asia-based asset management firm has raised two agri funds for private capital to co-invest alongside institutional clients.

Allylix has been acquired by Evolva, a Swiss ingredients company, for $59m. Global agribusiness Cargill backed the deal by buying a further $4m of Evolva shares.

The Asia Pacific-focused private equity firm has exited the Australian meat processor it acquired in 2011.

Strategic investors are set to play an increasing role in agri investment globally and asset management firms should be open to aligning with them.

The growth market PE firm increased its bid for BiscoMisr, which is listed in Cairo, after Kelloggs beat its initial offer.

The US venture capital firm, which has made two agtech investments this year, is raising its fifth vehicle.

Charter Hall has purchased six poultry assets for $146m from the private equity firm that is yet to fully exit the Inghams real estate portfolio.

The Boston-based private equity firm acquired a majority stake in Noosa Yoghurt.