The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In a Portland suburb, residents already know what deteriorating access to fresh food looks like. Federal regulators are trying to block Kroger’s merger with Albertsons.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 2, 2023

M&A is proving popular with companies looking to reinvigorate their portfolios and adapt to shifting consumer demands - The North American food sector is experiencing a period of transition.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In Q3 2024, 113 transactions were announced in the food and beverage industry, continuing a trend of steady deal volume across segments and reflecting a 25% increase in M&A activity on a year-over-year basis. The post Food & Beverage 3Q 2024 Report appeared first on FOCUS. DOWNLOAD THIS REPORT.

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Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

PARIS (Reuters) -World food prices rose in October to an 18-month high as vegetable oils led increases seen in most food staples, United Nations’ data showed on Friday. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to track the most globally traded food commodities increased to 127.4 A price index compiled by the U.N.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 2, 2023

Food Venture Financing Trends - DouxMatok, a foodtech company that develops sugar reduction products, announced that it raised $30 million in its Series C round. By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

DECEMBER 26, 2023

(“IMCD” or “Company”), a global leading distribution partner, and formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients, today announces that IMCD Colombia has signed an agreement to acquire the distribution business of Joli Foods S.A.S. Joli Foods”) to expand its food and nutrition business and product portfolio.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Venture capital can be a vital source of funding and support for emerging companies in the healthy food and beverage space. In addition to providing capital, venture capitalists may offer strategic guidance, networking opportunities, and market expertise.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Summit Hill Foods owns brands including Better Than Bouillon and The Original Louisiana Hot Sauce. The post EagleTree Capital scoops up food company Summit Hill Foods appeared first on PE Hub.

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post CD&R to acquire snacks food maker Shearer’s Foods appeared first on PE Hub. As part of the deal, Ontario Teachers’, Shearer’s existing majority shareholder, will exit its position in the company.

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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Keurig Dr Pepper announced that it plans to acquire GHOST, an energy drink brand, for $1 billion. Smucker will plan to sell its Voortman cookie business to Second Nature Brands for $305 million. By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 14, 2023

Oritain, a forensic traceability business that tracks the origins of food and textile products, announced that it raised $57 million in its Series C round. a global meat producer, announced that it plans to go public in the US by listing shares on the NYSE. JBS also plans to go public on the São Paulo Stock Exchange in Brazil.

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Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

GDANSK (Reuters) -Croatian food retailer Studenac is planning an initial public offering with plans to list on the stock exchanges of Warsaw and Zagreb, the company said on Thursday. The offer will consist of new shares and the sale of existing shares by current shareholders.

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PE Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

GS Foods is a specialized foodservice distributor. The post PE-backed GS Foods scoops up food distributor Lamm Food Service appeared first on PE Hub.

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PE Hub

JANUARY 30, 2024

Based in Garden City, New York, Seviroli is a maker of frozen pasta and other food products and importer of specialty foods. The post Mill Point-backed Seviroli Foods snaps up Italian food products from Ajinomoto appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

JULY 22, 2024

The problem is our monopolised food system. Think of it as a vast profit machine shaped like an hourglass, with many food producers at the top, millions of consumers at the bottom, and a few dominant firms – such as giant supermarkets or global food traders – clustered at its narrowing neck, siphoning a cut from the passing traffic.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 11, 2024

GrubMarket, a B2B food marketplace that primarily sells to retail grocers, has become one of the most active buyers in food distribution M&A. Why is GrubMarket, a technology company, buying up B2B food distributors? Those dual experiences shaped Xu’s vision of modernizing the food supply chain.

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PE Hub

JANUARY 24, 2024

GS Foods is a foodservice firm. The post PE-backed GS Foods Group scoops up Diamond Foods appeared first on PE Hub.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s King Charles will celebrate his 76th birthday on Thursday by opening two food distribution hubs which are part of his project designed to cut waste and support charities that help those who are hungry.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 20, 2024

2Q 2024 M&A Report : The second quarter brought a slight uptick in Food & Beverage deal volume, offering a positive signal as M&A markets recover from the declines observed in 2023. DOWNLOAD THIS REPORT The post Food & Beverage 2Q 2024 Report appeared first on FOCUS.

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Global Banking & Finance

JULY 3, 2023

Sainsbury’s says UK food inflation falling as sales rise By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Sainsbury’s, Britain’s second largest supermarket group, said on Tuesday food inflation was starting to fall as a return to volume growth helped power a 9.8% rise in quarterly underlying sales.

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PE Hub

JANUARY 24, 2024

Revela was created via the 2016 merger of Welcome Dairy and Gamay Food Ingredients. The post New Heritage exits dairy flavor ingredients provider Revela Foods appeared first on PE Hub.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This food delivery stock could delivery as much as 30% upside from abating food inflation and a stronger market share, according to Mizuho.

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PE Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

No Man's Land Foods will continue to be led by CEO Pete Dillingham, President Clint Beagley, and the existing leadership team. The post Bansk Group buys beef jerky provider No Man’s Land Foods appeared first on PE Hub.

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Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) – The world’s biggest food and beverage companies on average sell products in low-income countries that are less healthy than what they sell in high-income countries, according to a new report.

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Carrefour sticks price warnings on food to shame suppliers By Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) – French supermarket chain Carrefour has slapped price warnings on products from Lindt chocolates to Lipton Ice Tea to pressure top consumer goods suppliers Nestle, PepsiCo and Unilever to reduce inflation ahead of much-anticipated contract talks.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Indigo Natural Foods is a Toronto-based distributor of natural health products. The post Banyan Capital’s Purity Life acquires Indigo Natural Foods appeared first on PE Hub.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 10, 2024

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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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global food fortifying agents market refers to the market for substances added to food to enhance its nutritional content. Food fortifying agents are used to address nutrient deficiencies and improve the overall nutritional profile of food products. Chicago, Nov. from 2022 to 2027.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 22, 2024

Acquisition expands Above Food's pet food business to approximately US$110M of combined company revenues on a proforma basis Strengthens customer base,

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PE Hub

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The post CD&R acquires snacks provider Shearer’s Foods appeared first on PE Hub. The seller was Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board.

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Benchmark International

APRIL 3, 2024

Explore the latest trends in the 2024 Global Consumer, Food, & Retail Industry Report. Read more to discover key insights from social commerce to same-day delivery and more.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

MARCH 11, 2024

Intrepid Investment Bankers Food, Beverage & Agriculture Sector Update – Winter 2024 We’re excited to present our latest sector update highlighting key themes we are tracking across food and beverage categories in 2024! Consider these insights for the year ahead!

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PE Hub

JANUARY 12, 2024

SYSTM Foods is a joint venture between SYSTM Brands and GroundForce Capital. The post GroundForce Capital-backed SYSTM Foods buys beverage brand Humm Kombucha appeared first on PE Hub.

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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2024

Along the aisle view of empty warehouse interior In the evolving landscape of global food distribution, the urgency for sustainable practices has never been more pronounced. With the world grappling with climate change, biodiversity loss, and a growing population, the food distribution sector stands at a crucial crossroads.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 31, 2024

Food & Beverage sector experienced subdued dealmaking activity in 2023. The post Food & Beverage 4Q 2023 Report appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. Market-wide deal volume declined due to a scarcity of both buyers and sellers, coupled with fluctuating valuations amid prevailing economic uncertainties.

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Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – Associated British Foods said it was well set-up for medium term growth, as it reported a 32% rise in full-year profit, driven by robust performances from its Primark clothing business and grocery division.

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