This monthly deals focused report provides a review of recent agribusiness M&A news as well as updated trading and transaction multiples.

Key headlines this month: 

• Fonterra sells its 50% stake in DairiConcepts to Dairy Farmers of America for US$128m
  
• B&G Foods Inc has concluded its acquisition of the Green Giant and Le Sueur brands from General Mills Inc for US$765m
  
• Horticulture NZ has appointed Mike Chapman as CEO, Mike has been with CEO of New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc since June 2005
  
• ADM is still investigating a possible takeover of GrainCorp
  
• Farmland Partners have purchased 120 Illinois farms, one of the largest single grain belt purchases in history for an undisclosed amount.