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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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Ten Issues to Consider When Acquiring a Food Business

JD Supra: Mergers

The food industry is generally considered recession-resistant and less susceptible to economic downturns than other sectors, making it an attractive investment for private equity firms seeking stable returns.

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Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 209

JD Supra: Mergers

Duckhorn Portfolio, a luxury wine company, announced that it was being acquired by Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, for $1.95 billion in a cash transaction. Moët Hennessy, the luxury wine and spirits producer, announced a minority investment in French Bloom, a nonalcoholic sparkling wine brand.

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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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Fengate Private Equity snaps up Saco Foods from Benford Capital

PE Hub

The post Fengate Private Equity snaps up Saco Foods from Benford Capital appeared first on PE Hub. Fengate is partnering in the deal with Weathervane Investment Corp and is managing the investment on behalf of the LiUNA Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada.

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Entrepreneurial Equity Partners acquires frozen breakfast foods provider from Encore

PE Hub

The post Entrepreneurial Equity Partners acquires frozen breakfast foods provider from Encore appeared first on PE Hub. MBC was formed with the acquisition of Murry’s Inc in 2019 and Bake Crafters in 2022.

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Private equity fire, safety and security investment roundup, plus food deals from Subway and AVC

PE Hub

Roark is buying fast-food franchise Subway. The post Private equity fire, safety and security investment roundup, plus food deals from Subway and AVC appeared first on PE Hub.