Protein

Weight-loss drugs are changing eating habits in wealthy economies, say reports. But with population growth, rising emerging-market incomes and finite arable land, agriculture’s investment case is shifting – rather than shrinking – toward productivity and quality.

After nearly two decades of consolidation, Macquarie is preparing to take its flagship pastoral platform to market, betting that scale, operational integration and a seasoned management team will resonate with institutional investors seeking exposure to Australian agriculture.

The Australia and New Zealand-focused private equity firm expands its exposure to food and agriculture with the acquisition of a majority stake in meat producer BE Campbell.

McWin’s structural commitment to invest in restaurants as well as the venture tech they need to evolve may be giving the firm an edge in the journey towards commercialization.

Australian agtech startup Nbryo plans to scale up its low-cost in-vitro embryo production technology to accelerate genetic gains and cut livestock emissions.

New income streams – from water rights to conservation and data infrastructure – are redefining what investors see in ranchland, says Ranchland Capital’s Ed Bardowski.

The firm has acquired the business through Generous Brands, which is its platform for protein and nutritious chilled beverages.

Lanna Agro Industry Co marks the 13th investment Proterra has made through the food and agribusiness-focused PAFF3.

Equilibrium chief executive Dave Chen says GreenGrahi has a narrow focus on providing nutrients as a component rather than aiming to replace entire animal feed industries.

Pete & Gerry’s chief executive Tom Flocco says avian influenza has caused havoc in conventional egg pricing and helped narrow the gap with higher priced premium eggs.