20th May 2022 Investment / Pet FoodTotal investment and divestment activity across all investment stages increased to $4.3b in 2021, up from $2.5b in 2020, according to EY’s New Zealand Private Capital Monitor.
17th May 2022 Investment / RangatiraPrivate equity firm Rangatira Investments has seen its net asset value climb from $14.87 last year to $16.27 in the year to March 2022, reflecting a portfolio valuation of $288m.
16th May 2022 Investment / NibblishThe snack company is looking for investors to unlock plans to quadruple revenue over the next three years.
13th May 2022 Innovation / InvestmentThe oil extraction technology will be trialled with green-lipped mussel and cannabis manufacturers.
10th May 2022 Investment / NZKSNew Zealand King Salmon has closed its $60.1m underwritten 2.85 for 1 pro rata rights offer.
4th May 2022 Investment / StartupFood & beverage comprised just 4% of the $257.5m invested in early stage investment in New Zealand in 2021, according to a new report.
3rd May 2022 Investment / ZefferThe company is hitting up new and existing investors in a fresh fundraising, as it secures a major new account for its 0% cider in Australia.
3rd May 2022 Farro Fresh / InvestmentThe Auckland independent grocery chain will use the investment to expand its network, as well as upgrade existing properties.
27th April 2022 Investment / SFFFThe government is investing $7.44m to help New Zealand’s apple industry become a world leader in sustainable production practices.
21st April 2022 GFI / InvestmentAlternative protein trends could promote a global transformation in the seafood industry, according to GFI.
19th April 2022 Investment / Romano'sRomano’s Food Group is aiming to complete the rebuild of its Christchurch pizza factory by the last quarter of the year.
11th April 2022 Investment / IwiThe iwi-controlled entity makes its first foray into aquaculture as part of a jv with private equity.
11th April 2022 Blue Sky / InvestmentSouthern Lamb Investment’s proposed takeover of Southland meat processor Blue Sky has backing from shareholders holding 56.79%.
8th April 2022 Investment / LeaftInvestors include Rocket Lab-backer Khosla Ventures, a new Ngāi Tahu vehicle, and Kiwi-born US-based NBA star Steven Adams.
6th April 2022 Investment / SupieThe online grocery challenger is looking for more backers after strong growth in members and revenue over the last quarter.
5th April 2022 Investment / Proper CrispsProper Snack Foods GM Andy Leonard says challenging shipping and rising costs provided extra motivation to establish manufacturing across the ditch.
5th April 2022 Investment / NZCSNew Zealand Coastal Seafoods Limited is raising $1.5m from new and existing shareholders.
31st March 2022 Frucor Suntory / InvestmentThe Queensland factory recognises the growth Frucor Suntory believes is possible, says boss Darren Fullerton.
30th March 2022 Investment / Sustainable FoodsAlternative protein player Sustainable Foods has closed its capital raise reaching a total of $2.15m.
29th March 2022 Investment / MCASMt Cook Alpine Salmon’s quarterly auction has gone live on Catalist .
28th March 2022 Agritech / InvestmentGallagher and the Royal Barenbrug Group have backed Christchurch-based agritech firm Farmote Systems.
25th March 2022 Investment / RSPFThe government has entered the mussel hatchery business acquiring equity in an iwi-run venture and committing up to $6m.
23rd March 2022 Investment / Southern FreshThe project will provide Southern Fresh with year-round production of baby leaf salads, herbs, and vegetables.
16th March 2022 Investment / MCASThe current shareholders will be able to cash out of the company, currently generating nearly $40m in revenue, via the new capital platform.
9th March 2022 Investment / PwCA flurry of F&B-related takeovers were recorded in the final quarter of 2021, closing out a record year for mergers and acquisitions in New Zealand, according to PwC.
23rd February 2022 Climate Change / InvestmentDerek Handley’s climate tech firm Aera VC has raised US$30m to invest in startups tackling sustainability across all sectors including food.
14th February 2022 Investment / PackagingFast-food and tetra pak cartons destined for the landfill are being converted into building supplies, thanks to Freightways investment.
10th February 2022 Horticulture / InvestmentA major horticulture project is underway in northern Hawke’s Bay to lift the productivity of Maori-owned land.
8th February 2022 Hemp / InvestmentA multi-million-dollar investment is to look at how hemp can be made into food packaging and other innovations.
3rd February 2022 Innovation / InvestmentThe Warehouse founder’s venture capital fund backs NZ ventures seeking global exposure.
2nd February 2022 InvestmentCapital raising for food and beverage ventures on crowdfunding platform Snowball Effect fell to $4.7m in 2021, down 65% on the $13.3m raised in 2020.
10th December 2021 Ebos / InvestmentHealthcare and animal care company Ebos Group says it has successfully raised $674m from existing and new investors across New Zealand, Australia and further afield.
9th December 2021 Health / InvestmentThe world’s most powerful investors urge the global food industry to produce healthier products.
1st December 2021 FMCG / InvestmentThe Lewis Road founder says his new advisory firm is looking to work with F&B founders with a global proposition – often in exchange for a stake.
25th November 2021 InvestmentA handful of heavyweight FMCG deals support a record quarter of M&A activity according to PwC.
18th November 2021 Investment / Lyre'sUK-based non-alcoholic spirits brand Lyre’s says its distribution growth in New Zealand is continuing to cater for increased demand. The beverage maker’s products can be found in Countdown, New World, Farro MORE »
17th November 2021 Investment / Marmont CapitalThe FMCG investor says it backs brands with a point of difference and potential to scale.
16th November 2021 Investment / OCHOThe Dunedin chocolate maker plans to boost production and sales, and launch a new entry product to help it expand north following a $500k capital raise.
16th November 2021 Investment / My Food BagMilford Asset Management has increased its holdings in meal kit company My Food Bag to 8.79%.
12th November 2021 Innovation / InvestmentNew Zealand food and beverage startups managed to secure about $3.7m in early stage investment during the first half of 2021.
8th November 2021 Investment / NZTCThe New Zealand Truffle Company says it is pleased with interest from both NZ and overseas and is targeting mid-December to complete its capital raise.
30th September 2021 Investment / No UglyAfter a rollercoaster 2020, No Ugly is gearing up for growth undertaking a $2m capital raise as it looks to transition from a functional beverage business to a broader health and wellness company.
10th August 2021 Investment / NZGCPWith deployments in ventures like Rockit and Sunfed, NZ Growth Capital Partners outlines what it looks for in food and agritech.
16th July 2021 Investment / Ripple FoodsThe US plant-based dairy company backed by Goldman Sachs and Prelude Ventures has opened the round to New Zealand wholesale investors.
15th July 2021 InvestmentWith global challenges to supply chains, productivity, climate change and food security, New Zealand’s startup ecosystem is responding with new companies emerging, networks deepening and investment broadening.
15th July 2021 InvestmentNew Zealand Trade and Enterprise is calling for applications for Te Kōmaru – its annual Māori investment showcase.
14th July 2021 Bootleg Food / InvestmentThe jerky startup has secured funding for a new facility to help more than double production.
14th July 2021 Batchwell / InvestmentOrganic small batch Kombucha maker Batchwell has launched a capital raise with funds set to be ploughed into production capability, portfolio expansion and increased sales and marketing.
13th July 2021 InvestmentDescribed as a milk factory in a box, Happy Cow Milk Company, has today launched its second capital raise as it looks to scale-up its prototype into paddocks and retailers around the country.
21st June 2021 InvestmentThe TIN New Zealand Agritech Insights Report 2021 details the leading syndicates of angel groups and local venture capital funds underpinning the growing sector.
17th June 2021 Investment / PerspectivesWith industry transformation on the cards, FoodBowl boss Alex Allan considers what it would take to unlock F&B sector restraints.
11th June 2021 Innovation / InvestmentPackage-free grocery store GoodFor is closing in on the half-way point of its capital raise target after the offer went live to the public this week.
25th May 2021 Investment / SupieThe new online grocery service will be looking for investment within a year, says founder Sarah Balle.
14th May 2021 Acquisitions / InvestmentThe CEO says global investor KKR will accelerate the premium pet food firm’s international expansion.
14th May 2021 BOMA / InvestmentFood as medicine, medicinal plants and food personalisation are all the radar of US agrifood venture capital investor, AgFunder, as categories of opportunity.
30th April 2021 Investment / Plant-basedAn investment bank has been appointed to marshal growing investor interest in the $50m Southland venture.
30th April 2021 Finistere / InvestmentAround 8,000 unique investors took part in more than 9,000 transactions in 2020.
