P&H to Sell Elevator as Part of GrainsConnect Deal
Parrish & Heimbecker (P&H) entered a consent agreement with Canada’s Competition Bureau, agreeing to sell the GrainsConnect grain elevator in Reford, Saskatchewan, as part of its pending acquisition of GrainsConnect Canada Operations. The divestiture is intended to preserve local competition for wheat and other grains, while P&H will continue operating the facility until the sale closes. P&H disputes the bureau’s competition concerns but chose the agreement to avoid regulatory delays. The broader deal, announced for December 2025, includes four high‑capacity elevators and a 50% stake in Fraser Grain Terminal, with financial terms undisclosed.
CVA, RFCU Members Approve Merger
Central Valley Ag (CVA) and Randall Farmers Co‑op Union (RFCU) received a two‑thirds member vote approval for a merger on April 29, with the transaction set to close on June 1. The combined entity will retain the Central Valley Ag name and...
RSGBL Acquires Cargill Corn Mill in India
Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd. (RSGBL) completed the acquisition of Cargill's corn milling plant in Davangere, Karnataka, adding a 300,000‑tonne annual processing capacity. The integrated facility includes land, production infrastructure, warehouses and silos, strengthening RSGBL's footprint in southern India. The...
SALIC Completes Majority Purchase of Olam Agri
Saudi Agriculture & Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) completed the purchase of a 44.58% stake in Olam Agri for about $1.88 billion, raising its ownership to 80.01% after the Tranche 1 sale. Olam Group retains 19.99% and retains an option to sell the...
Ukraine’s Kernel to Acquire Enselco Holding
Kernel Holding SA announced a $348 million deal to acquire 100 % of Enselco Holding Ltd., adding a 190,000‑hectare land bank, grain elevators and a railcar fleet to its portfolio. The acquisition deepens Kernel’s vertical integration across farming, processing, storage and logistics....
Royal Agrifirm to Acquire Hamlet Protein
Royal Agrifirm Group announced on March 31 that it will acquire Hamlet Protein, a leading supplier of specialty soy‑based protein ingredients for young animal nutrition. The deal, expected to close within weeks pending customary conditions, adds Hamlet’s production sites in Denmark...
CESCO Creates Italian Company with Technobins Integration
CESCO, a leading grain handling firm, has established a new Italian company to integrate Technobins' advanced bin technology into its European operations. The joint venture involves a €10 million (≈$10.8 million) investment and aims to increase storage capacity by roughly 20% across...