Hartree Partners Acquires ED&F Man Commodities' Four Core Business Units

FGE NexantECA Acquires Square Commodities

August 11, 2026

Data & Analytics

FGE NexantECA completed its acquisition of Square Commodities (SquareCo), a research and data analytics platform focused on the global renewable fuels market. The deal combines FGE NexantECA’s oil demand modelling and market intelligence with SquareCo’s regulatory-led demand expertise to create enhanced supply-and-demand intelligence, including for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

Hartree Partners Acquires Touton SAS

April 2, 2026

Professional Services

Hartree Partners, LP completed its acquisition of Touton SAS, a globally recognized soft commodities trader and supply chain manager headquartered in Bordeaux. The deal expands Hartree’s soft commodities footprint—complementing its existing coffee platform (Volcafe) and adding capabilities in cocoa, coffee, vanilla, and spices.

Comitis Capital Acquires The Tofoo Co.

August 20, 2024

Food & Beverage

Comitis Capital has acquired The Tofoo Co., a UK-based market leader in tofu and plant-based meat alternatives headquartered in Yorkshire. Existing management (David Knibbs and Lydia Smith) remain invested and will continue to lead the company as Comitis supports international expansion and channel growth into retail and foodservice.

Company of Merchants Acquires C&D Scrap Metal, H-Town Scrap Metal and Fort Bend Recycling

May 2, 2023

Environmental Services

Company of Merchants has acquired three Houston-area metal recycling businesses — C&D Scrap Metal, H-Town Scrap Metal, and Fort Bend Recycling — and will consolidate the operations under the C&D brand. The deal expands Company of Merchants’ network of metal recycling facilities across the Greater Houston market, increasing accessibility for residential, contractor, and commercial/industrial customers and bringing the combined headcount to nearly 100 employees.

One Equity Partners to Acquire Fortaco Group

July 8, 2022

Industrial Services

Funds managed by CapMan Buyout have agreed to sell their holdings in Fortaco Group to private equity firm One Equity Partners. The deal will make One Equity Partners the new owner of the strategic partner to the heavy off-highway equipment and marine industries, with an emphasis on expanding offerings and international growth.

Farmers Edge Acquires CommoditAg

August 12, 2021

Agriculture

Farmers Edge Inc. (TSX: FDGE) has agreed to acquire CommoditAg, an online marketplace for agricultural inputs, with CommoditAg operating as a wholly owned subsidiary led by its existing management. The acquisition expands Farmers Edge's e-commerce capabilities and integrates CommoditAg's fulfillment network and supplier relationships into Farmers Edge's connected digital agriculture ecosystem.