Coca‑Cola HBC Acquires Serbian Confectioner Bambi from MidEuropa

Nestlé Brasil Acquires CRM Group (Owner of Kopenhagen and Brasil Cacau)

September 6, 2023

Food & Beverage

Nestlé Brasil has entered into an agreement to acquire the entire stake held by FIP Dutch (quotaholders: funds managed by Advent International) in the CRM Group, owner of the Kopenhagen, Brasil Cacau and Kop Koffee brands. The deal — subject to CADE approval — will expand Nestlé's presence into premium chocolate retail and store-based consumer experiences; the transaction is expected to close in 2024 and financial terms were not disclosed.

Platinum Equity Acquires Biscuit International

February 14, 2020

Food & Beverage

Platinum Equity has acquired Biscuit International, a leading European private-label sweet biscuit manufacturer headquartered in Paris. Biscuit International employs approximately 1,900 people, generated more than €500m in sales over the prior 12 months, and Platinum Equity intends to expand the company’s product offering and international reach through organic growth and add-on acquisitions.

Perfetti Van Melle Acquires Mondelēz International's Developed‑Market Gum Business

October 2, 2023

Food & Beverage

Perfetti Van Melle has completed the acquisition of Mondelēz International's developed‑market gum business across the United States, Canada and Europe (excluding Portugal pending Portuguese regulatory approval). The deal transfers brands such as Trident, Dentyne, Stimorol, Hollywood, V6, Chiclets, Bubbaloo and Bubblicious as well as manufacturing facilities in Rockford, Illinois and Skarbimierz, Poland to Perfetti Van Melle, significantly expanding its North American and European footprint.

Cerealto UK Acquires Hill Biscuits from LDC

July 31, 2024

Food & Beverage

Cerealto UK, a portfolio company backed by Davidson Kempner Capital Management and Afendis Capital Management, has acquired Hill Biscuits from LDC. Financial terms were not disclosed; Hill Biscuits, founded in 1855 and headquartered in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, employs about 350 people and more than doubled revenues to over £40m during LDC's seven-year partnership.

Marubeni Corporation Acquires Bubbies Ice Cream

June 30, 2025

Food & Beverage

Marubeni Corporation has acquired Bubbies Ice Cream, the leading mochi ice cream brand in the natural channel, making it part of Marubeni America Corporation while operations and manufacturing remain in Phoenix, Arizona. The acquisition aims to accelerate Bubbies' growth by leveraging Marubeni’s global supply-chain capabilities and distribution network to scale the brand nationally and internationally.

Biscuit International Acquires Continental Bakeries

October 22, 2021

Food & Beverage

Biscuit International, a Platinum Equity-backed European private‑label biscuit manufacturer, has agreed to acquire Continental Bakeries from its majority shareholder Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The deal brings Continental’s 13 production facilities and more than 2,300 employees into Biscuit International, strengthening the combined group's product portfolio and pan‑European footprint; completion was anticipated in H1 2022 subject to customary approvals.