Wakefern Food Corp. Acquires Morton Williams Supermarkets

Wakefern Acquires Di Bruno Bros. Brand; DB Gourmet/Brown's Acquire Retail Stores

October 28, 2024

Food & Beverage

Wakefern Food Corp. acquired the Di Bruno Bros. trademark and portfolio of branded specialty food products to expand national distribution, while DB Gourmet Markets, LLC (operated by Wakefern member Brown's Super Stores) acquired the five Di Bruno Bros. retail locations and a bottle shop. Wakefern said it will market the branded products nationally through a dedicated sales team and has appointed Emilio Mignucci as VP of the Di Bruno Bros. brand to preserve the company's culinary legacy.

Cushman & Wakefield Acquires Morton G. Thalhimer's South Carolina Operations

October 4, 2021

Real Estate

Cushman & Wakefield has acquired the South Carolina operations of long-time alliance member Morton G. Thalhimer, Inc., including three offices in Charleston, Greenville and Columbia. The move expands Cushman & Wakefield's presence across the Carolinas while allowing Thalhimer to focus on its Virginia operations and alliance relationship.

Ferrero Acquires WK Kellogg Co

September 26, 2025

Food & Beverage

The Ferrero Group has completed its acquisition of WK Kellogg Co, with WK Kellogg Co becoming a wholly owned subsidiary. WK Kellogg Co shareholders received $23.00 in cash per share; Ferrero says the purchase expands its strategic growth and brand portfolio in North America.

Bain Capital to Acquire York Holdings' Supermarket & Specialty Stores Business from Seven & i Holdings

March 6, 2025

Retail

Bain Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire York Holdings' headquarters and subsidiary management functions along with its supermarket and specialty store businesses (SST Business Group) from Seven & i Holdings. The SST group includes chains such as Ito-Yokado, York-Benimaru, Loft, Akachan Honpo, and Seven & i Food Systems (which operates Denny's). Bain said it will support operational growth, leverage its real estate expertise to enhance group-operated facilities, and may pursue an IPO of the business in the coming years.

Del Sol Food Company Acquires John Wm. Macy's Bakery

June 7, 2023

Food & Beverage

Del Sol Food Company, maker of BRIANNAS Fine Salad Dressings, has acquired John Wm. Macy's Bakery, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of baked cheese sticks, cheese crisps, and crostinis. John Wm. Macy's will continue operations in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, and the acquisition is intended to create product and operational synergies between the two companies.

Mars, Incorporated Acquires Kevin's Natural Foods

July 5, 2023

Food & Beverage

Mars, Incorporated has signed an agreement to acquire Kevin's Natural Foods, a Modesto-based maker of chef-inspired sous-vide nutritious meals. Kevin's will operate as a standalone business within Mars Food & Nutrition; the deal includes the exit of minority investors TowerBrook Capital Partners and NewRoad Capital Partners and is expected to accelerate Kevin's product innovation and distribution reach.