AGRIBUSINESS SEES A 20% SPIKE IN MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS LAST YEAR

After declining since 2022, agriculture mergers and acquisitions increased by 20% in 2025, totaling 59 transactions, according to a PwC report. High interest rates, restricted credit, and difficulty accessing the capital market all contributed to the trend, making it harder for enterprises to sell their assets. Strategic investors drove the firm, capitalizing on lower prices. The agriculture segment had the greatest enterprises, followed by poultry and meatpacking. SLC Agrícola has acquired Sierentz, and JBS has entered the egg market. According to PwC, the sector is poised for growth through 2027, driven by lower interest rates, greater regulatory stability, and the potential impact of a Mercosur-European Union trade agreement.
Source: WebTV News (*Translated by Ia Niani)