2025 Global Food & Agribusiness Annual M&A Review & Outlook

Verdant Partners has been a mainstay in agrifood since 1998. With each passing year, we recommit ourselves to staying true to the industry that has provided so many opportunities and a lifetime’s worth of relationships to our team. As such, our firm strives to deliver a comprehensive review of the global food and agribusiness landscape with our own perspectives. Verdant's 2025 Global Food & Agribusiness Annual M&A Review & Outlook represents another edition of our continued commitment to provide meaningful insights with our colleagues. In this year's edition, we present analyses of market activity, including a detailed recap of select engagements our firm was involved in during the past year, emerging trends, and our insights into key themes shaping M&A in the global food and agribusiness industry. 

In 2025, Verdant observed M&A activity aimed toward portfolio optimization and targeted growth. While activity levels continue to rebound from previous years, the market is displaying a renewed confidence and appetite to engage in strategic transactions that deliver long-term growth. Several new companies also entered into the global food and agribusiness industry, indicating a renewed interest in the space and optimism for the future.

Should you be interested in exploring opportunities together in the ever-evolving global food and agriculture industry, the team at Verdant Partners remains eager to assist in the development and execution of your strategy.