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Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 226

JD Supra: Mergers

This week's featured corporate venture and private equity fund is BRF S.A. - based in Brazil, is one of the largest global food companies. It has nearly 100,000 employees working out of 120 countries. By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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Food and Beverage M&A: Fresh and Healthy Appeal, but Save Room for Dessert

Focus Investment Banking

Like the broader market, the food and beverage industry had its challenges in 2024, from inflation impacting consumer spending to interest rates limiting growth and spending. Yet the food and beverage industry is nothing if not resilient and despite the years challenges, there were bright spots including dealmaking.

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The essential guide to raising private equity

Growth Business

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Raising private equity funds is seen as the holy grail for businesses who want to grow quickly, simply because the strength of capital opens the door for rapid growth.

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Food Distribution is Ripe for M&A

Focus Investment Banking

In this article, which joins our ongoing coverage of the Food & Beverage industry, we introduce an overview of M&A activity in food distribution with a focus on fresh food. The pandemic accelerated innovation at all levels as it spotlighted weaknesses and systemic inefficiencies, particularly in food distribution.

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10 Concepts We Can Learn About Buying Pet Care Businesses From How2Exit's Interview W/ Kevin Moyer

How2Exit

We are seeing an increasing amount of private equity entering the veterinary space, both at the clinic level and the pet product level. Pet owners now are spending more on pet care, from organic foods to vet care, and this trend is expected to continue. making it highly competitive to get into.

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What is a Price Index? (Definition, Examples, and Applications)

Peak Frameworks

Example: If the WPI for agricultural products rises substantially, it might signal potential food price inflation for consumers down the line. Commodity Price Index This focuses on the prices of commodities, often separated by categories like energy, metals, and food. Example: In the late 2010s, the U.S.

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M&A Heats Up in the Bakery Market

Focus Investment Banking

It’s no surprise that bakery is one of the food industry’s most dependable performers. As a staple food, it’s insulated from fluctuations in household incomes and business cycles compared to the broader food and beverage industry. General Mills acquired private equity-backed TNT Crust, a frozen pizza supplier, for $253 million.

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