Private Equity

Chinese state-owned agri giant COFCO continues its expansion in North America, after its chief executive said a presence in the region will be key to a public offering.

PSP is investing alongside BC Partners and Electra Partners with a view to consolidating Allflex's global position, as demand for animal health monitoring systems grows.

Despite challenges posed by high valuations, transparency and cost, the California pension plan remains committed to its 10% interim target allocation to private equity.

KKR will spend $81m for an interest in poultry, beef and animal feed company Japfa Comfeed Indonesia for $81.2m.

The firm's first co-mingled fund will target a range of agri assets in Oceania in order to ensure it does not overpay, its chief executive told Agri Investor.

investors include a family office and co-operative financial group Desjardins Innovatech.

Private equity-backed precision agriculture company, Farmers Edge, has partnered with farm equipment dealer Moody’s.

The impact investment firm is planning to hold a first close on its SEAF Colombia Agribusiness Fund on $20m, with an additional $15m in commitments expected this summer.

KKR and CD&R bought US Foods for $7.1bn in 2007 and have now raised this year's second largest offering, after competition rules prevented its sale to rival Sysco last year.

Arbaro Fund's Markus Grulke and Marco Kaiser tell Agri Investor how it will deal with land leases, responsible investment and return expectations.