By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media Sydney, Australia-based private equity firm Anacacia Capital has acquired a majority stake in Melbourne-domiciled Procal Dairies, a family-owned dairy supplier, marking its first foray into one of Australia’s biggest agricultural sectors. The deal provides growth capital to one of Australia’s leading independent dairy processors— famous for its milk, cream […]

By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media The devastating floods that swept through Central Texas in early July have left a lasting mark on the state’s agricultural sector. Triggered by the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, some areas saw up to 20 inches of rain in under 48 hours — reportedly rivaling the amount of water […]

By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media Brighter Super, a Queensland-based superannuation fund managing over A$34 billion (US$22.6 billion) in retirement savings, is expanding its investment footprint through a partnership with Riparian Capital Partners. The fund has announced a A$75 million (US$49.1 million) allocation targeting agriculture, agribusiness and water entitlements in Queensland. The capital commitment represents […]

By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media Proterra Investment Partners Asia has made its inaugural direct investment in Laos, betting on the Southeast Asian country’s untapped potential as an emerging hub for premium agricultural production. Through its Proterra Asia Food Fund 3—which reportedly closed in 2022 with more than $200 million in assets under management—the firm […]

By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media Mars, known for famous snack brands like M&M’s and Snickers, is putting its money where its mouth is while taking a bold step toward tackling its agricultural emissions. The company has unveiled a Sustainability Investment Fund of up to $250 million, designed to accelerate innovation across its supply chain, […]

By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media China is signaling support for a Brazil-led initiative designed to protect tropical forests, a move that could shake up the way climate finance gets done on the world stage. According to a report in Reuters, Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an recently revealed Beijing’s backing for the effort during a […]

By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media Ambrook, a New York–based agtech startup, has raised $26.1 million in Series A funding to bring modern financial tools to the farm. According to a report in Fortune, the round was led by Thrive Capital and Dylan Field, CEO of Sequoia-backed Figma through Field Ventures, with participation from Homebrew, BoxGroup, […]

By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media Chicago, Illinois-based private equity firm Shore Capital Partners is experiencing success scaling companies that operate in the food and beverage sectors. The firm, which also has offices in Nashville, Tennessee, has closed its latest food and beverage fund — Shore Capital Food & Beverage Partners Fund III — with […]

By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media Private equity is undergoing a strategic reset. Up against a perfect storm of inflationary pressure, shifting investor preferences and a tightening regulatory net, the industry has had to become nimbler, leaning into sectors that offer both solid financial footing and tangible environmental value. One of the most notable shifts […]

By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media Private equity continues to capitalize on rising demand for food supply chain assets in Australia. Private equity giant KKR has unveiled plans to acquire North Sydney, Australia-based chicken grower ProTen, one of the country’s largest agricultural infrastructure businesses, from superannuation fund Aware Super. KKR is making the investment through […]

By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media A true gem of the American West is coming to the market. Cato Ranch, nestled just outside Sheridan, Wyoming, has been listed for sale. This iconic property, set within the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains, embodies a rare convergence of traditions, including the storied practice of cattle ranching, a […]

By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media The Agri Investment Fund (AIF), whose strategy prioritizes innovation to advance the agriculture and horticulture sectors, has been feverishly deploying capital of late. Among its recent investments, the fund has backed VOCSens, an Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium-domiciled deeptech firm specializing in real-time multi-gas monitoring that makes invisible molecules visible through the […]