Food Processing

Increasing concerns over food safety and compliance with related legislation has catalyzed recent private equity investment in food safety and traceability.

The French company’s new facility will complement an existing one in France and look to meet growing demand for pea protein.

The deal for Sweet Harvest Foods follows through on the firm’s announced plans to use Natural American Foods as a platform for acquisitions.

A regulatory filing from the NGP Capital Management affiliate reveals further progress in fundraising on its second agribusiness fund.

An unspecified investment in OFD Foods will fund additional freeze-drying capacity at the Oregon-based company.

An SEC filing has revealed progress in fundraising for vehicle targeting midstream agribusiness opportunities.

Private equity investment firm Brynwood Partners’ majority-owned portfolio company Harvest Hill Beverage Company has acquired the beverage manufacturing assets of Faribault Foods.

The new hire is part of the firm's broader objective to open up global investment opportunities.

The investment in the maker of Pasta Chips, a 'better-for-you' alternative to potato crisps, is the latest in a series of organic and health food investments.

Despite the slowdown, the bank notes that Chinese imports will continue to be an important driver of the global pork market.