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Food delivery is seeing more consolidation: GrubMarket snaps up FreshGoGo

TechCrunch: M&A

billion, food delivery and supply chain startup backed by Tiger Global, BlackRock and nearly 100 other investors, has snapped up another food delivery startup on its consolidation march: It is acquiring FreshGoGo, a New York-based, B2C platform selling Asian groceries and ready-made dishes. GrubMarket, the $3.6-billion,

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Just Miles from Kroger’s Court Battle, a Food Desert Shows What’s at Stake

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

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

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DOJ Hits Venue Services Group With $3.5 Million HSR Gun-Jumping Penalty

JD Supra: Mergers

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint and proposed consent decree alleging that Legends Hospitality Parent Holdings prematurely acquired beneficial ownership – often referred to as “gun jumping” – in connection with its proposed acquisition of ASM Global.

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La Belle Vie acquires Frichti following bankruptcy process

TechCrunch: M&A

French grocery delivery startup La Belle Vie is acquiring Frichti, another food delivery service that was placed under court-ordered receivership. This is yet another chapter in the tumultuous story of quick commerce and food delivery […]

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DOJ Offers Encouragement for Organizations Looking Into M&A Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

At a recent Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) conference, Arun Rao, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Consumer Protection Branch (CPB), reiterated DOJ’s “Safe Harbor Policy” with respect to mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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Food giants are strangling Britain’s farmers and consumers. What’s the solution? Break them up | Nicholas Shaxson

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

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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Serial Founder Max Koutny Shares His Entrepreneurial Journey and Acquisition Criteria

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b' E177: Serial Founder Max Koutny Shares His Entrepreneurial Journey and Acquisition Criteria - Watch Here rn rn About The Guest(s): Max Koutny is a serial entrepreneur and founder of multiple companies. He has experience in various industries, including architecture, specialty products, health and wellness, and organic skincare.