Tracked deals
1709
1709 tracked deals across 2008-2026.
Top Food & Beverage Acquirers (2008-2026)
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
1191 strategic · 1024 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2024
273 tracked deals announced in 2024.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Strategic brand expansion: Barilla Group agreed to acquire GOODLES (boxed mac and cheese), while Ferrero Group agreed to acquire Purely Elizabeth.
- Wellness and functional food positioning: Plant-based hydration (BARCODE) and modern wellness brands (Purely Elizabeth) appear alongside acquisitions tied to “better-for-you” categories.
- Distribution and platform buildouts: Odeko acquired Catapult NW to strengthen Pacific Northwest reach for fresh foods.
- Beverage and dairy restructuring: Strategic Beverage Services acquired BevZero’s U.S. operations for dealcoholization services; Saputo agreed to sell its U.K. dairy operations to Lactalis.
- Continuation and rebranding: Private investors completed or structured deals for scale and extended horizons, including the continuation vehicle for Mountaintop Beverage and a post-transaction brand return for North American Breweries (formerly FIFCO USA).
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Point Partners | 21 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on consumer pro... | PE |
| Entrepreneurial Equity Partners | 15 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on control-orie... | PE |
| FreshEdge | 13 | Super-regional distributor of fresh food solutions (produ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC | 12 | Operationally-focused lower middle-market private equity ... | PE |
| Benford Capital Partners | 12 | Chicago-based private equity firm focused on acquiring an... | PE |
| MidOcean Partners | 12 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on consumer and... | PE |
| GrubMarket | 11 | AI-powered technology provider and operator of B2B food e... | Strategic |
| Butterfly Equity | 10 | Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on the food... | PE |
| The Riverside Company | 10 | Global private equity firm focused on the smaller end of ... | PE |
| Tilia Holdings | 10 | Chicago-based private investment firm focused on the food... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Food & Beverage by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- Buyer
- Fotovat family, Riverside Natural Foods
- Target
- Prelude Growth Partners minority stake in Riverside Natural Foods / MadeGood
- Seller
- Prelude Growth Partners
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Riverside Natural Foods (the parent company of MadeGood) returned to full family ownership after the Fotovat family repurchased Prelude Growth Partners’ minority stake. The buyback ended more than four years of partnership in which MadeGood expanded its U.S. retail presence, leadership team, product innovation, and manufacturing footprint.
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October 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Uber Technologies
- Target
- ezCater
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Uber Technologies entered into an all-cash agreement to acquire ezCater for $2.3 billion. The acquisition is intended to expand Uber Eats and Uber for Business in workplace catering and group food ordering by combining ezCater’s business catering platform and restaurant network with Uber’s customer reach and enterprise relationships.
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- Buyer
- Roland Foods, LLC, Dot Foods, Inc.
- Target
- Savor Brands, LLC
- Seller
- Dot Foods, Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Roland Foods will acquire Savor Brands, LLC from Dot Foods, as part of a strategic partnership. Dot Foods will receive an equity interest in Roland Foods, and Dot will distribute Roland and Savor products through its nationwide redistribution network.
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October 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Sargento Foods
- Target
- La Terra Fina
- Seller
- Catamount Management Corporation (private affiliate, via affiliate relationship)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sargento Foods announced that its acquisition of La Terra Fina is now complete. The acquisition creates a Deli Business Unit within Sargento and brings approximately 250 employees into the Sargento organization.
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October 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Hormel Foods
- Target
- Brakebush Brothers
- Seller
- Brakebush Chairman of the Board Carey Brakebush (named individual)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Hormel Foods entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brakebush Brothers for approximately $1.055 billion to expand its presence in value-added chicken and strengthen its Foodservice business. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of Hormel Foods’ fiscal 2027, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
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September 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Sweetmore Bakeries
- Target
- Fantasy Baking Co.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Monroe Capital acted as joint lead arranger for a senior credit facility used to support Sweetmore Bakeries’ acquisition of Fantasy Baking Co. The financing is described as supporting the deal that adds the company’s first West Coast facility and expands Sweetmore’s baked goods manufacturing footprint.
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September 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Peugeot Invest, Continental Grain Company (Conti)
- Target
- Mérieux NutriSciences
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
- Type
- Growth capital
Peugeot Invest and Continental Grain Company (Conti) agreed to become strategic minority shareholders in Mérieux NutriSciences, subject to regulatory approvals, to support the company’s next phase of growth. The investment is described as financing the previously announced acquisition of Certified Group.
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September 16, 2026
- Buyer
- C.H. Guenther & Son LLC, PPC
- Target
- House-Autry Mills, Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
C.H. Guenther & Son (CHG) acquired House-Autry Mills, a manufacturer of branded and custom dry mix flavor solutions. The acquisition is intended to expand CHG’s flavor solutions and ingredients platform by combining CHG’s scale and manufacturing/logistics infrastructure with House-Autry’s custom dry mix formulation and flavor development capabilities.
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September 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Barilla Group
- Target
- GOODLES
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Barilla Group has agreed to acquire GOODLES, the boxed mac and cheese brand, as it prepares for its next stage of U.S. and international growth. GOODLES will remain headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, continue operating independently, and its leadership and team will be retained following the close of the transaction. Financial terms were not disclosed and the deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
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September 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Saothair Capital Partners, LLC
- Target
- CCR American Holdings, Inc. (FIFCO USA)
- Seller
- Distribuidora La Florida, S.A. (subsidiary of Heineken N.V.), Heineken N.V.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Saothair Capital Partners completed the acquisition of CCR American Holdings, Inc. (FIFCO USA) from Distribuidora La Florida, S.A., a subsidiary of Heineken N.V., through a newly formed affiliate. Following the deal, the business will return to the name North American Breweries (NAB) and appoint Peter Bodenham as CEO.
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September 3, 2026
- Buyer
- HF Foods Group Inc.
- Target
- Searay Foods Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
HF Foods Group Inc. completed the acquisition of Searay Foods Inc. and its related entities. The deal has a base purchase price of approximately CAD$47.9 million (about US$35.0 million), paid through cash and HF Foods common stock, with additional contingent consideration based on future performance.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- KM Capital
- Target
- Papa Johns Mexico franchise (44 existing restaurants)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Mexico
- Type
- Buyout
KM Capital, a Mexico-based private investment firm, became Papa Johns’ new franchise partner in Mexico under an agreement taking over 44 existing restaurants. The partnership is intended to renew focus on commercial growth, operational excellence, and ongoing development of new restaurant locations.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Prime Drink Group Corp.
- Target
- Prime Capital Investments Inc. (PCI)
- Seller
- Champlain Prime Investment L.P., Prime Affichage Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Prime Drink Group entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Prime Capital Investments Inc. (PCI), a Québec beverage producer, bottler and seller whose client roster includes the Beach Day Every Day brand. The proposed C$10 million transaction is subject to due diligence, approvals and other conditions, and the parties plan to negotiate a definitive share purchase agreement.
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August 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Chesapeake Fine Food Group, LLC
- Target
- Harrington's of Vermont
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Vermont, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Chesapeake Fine Food Group, LLC (parent of Mackenzie Limited and Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes and More) acquired Harrington's of Vermont, a premium smoked hams and meats brand. The acquisition is intended to expand Harrington's distribution while preserving its recipes, sourcing integrity, and small-batch smokehouse traditions.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Strategic Beverage Services
- Target
- BevZero's U.S. operations (BevZero-US)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Strategic Beverage Services acquired the U.S. operations of BevZero, combining the companies to become the largest dealcoholization service provider in the United States. The deal expands Strategic Beverage Services’ capacity and geographic footprint to meet growing U.S. demand for low- and no-alcohol beverages.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Precept Wine & Spirits
- Target
- Miller Family Wine Co.
- Seller
- Miller family
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Precept Wine & Spirits acquired Santa Barbara-based Miller Family Wine Co. to expand its branded wine portfolio and increase its presence in California. The deal transfers control of nine Miller family brands and related trademarks, private-label businesses, bulk wine, and inventory (deal terms were not disclosed).
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Lactalis
- Target
- Saputo UK Dairy Division (United Kingdom dairy operations)
- Seller
- Saputo
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Divestiture
Saputo has agreed to sell its United Kingdom dairy operations to Lactalis in a deal valued at approximately £988 million. The divestiture includes five manufacturing facilities and established UK dairy brands such as Cathedral City, Wensleydale, Davidstow, Clover, and Country Life, and is expected to close by the end of Q1 2027 subject to regulatory approvals.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Odeko
- Target
- Catapult NW
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Odeko, an operations and technology partner for independent food and beverage businesses, announced it has acquired Catapult NW, a fresh foods distributor based in Seattle. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Odeko’s Pacific Northwest presence and expand access to local fresh foods products and vendors.
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August 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Axum Capital Partners
- Target
- BARCODE
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Type
- Buyout
Axum Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in BARCODE, a plant-based performance hydration beverage brand backed by professional athletes. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, and financial terms were not disclosed.
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August 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Ferrero Group, Ferrero International S.A.
- Target
- Purely Elizabeth
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ferrero Group has signed an agreement to acquire Purely Elizabeth, a Boulder, Colorado-based better-for-you breakfast brand. Purely Elizabeth will continue to operate as a standalone brand within the Ferrero Group, with founder and CEO Elizabeth Stein remaining at the helm as the deal closes in the coming months subject to regulatory approvals.
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August 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Apollo S3, Monogram Capital Partners, Partners Capital, TIFF, H7 Capital
- Target
- Mountaintop Beverage
- Seller
- Monogram Capital Partners II, L.P. (Fund II)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- West Virginia, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Apollo S3 (Apollo’s Sponsor & Secondary Solutions business) led a newly formed single-asset continuation vehicle to acquire Mountaintop Beverage from Monogram Capital Partners II, L.P. The transaction closed on August 11, 2026, transferring Mountaintop into the continuation vehicle with participation from other institutional investors, while Monogram and Mountaintop management retain ownership.
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- Buyer
- G. Brint Ryan
- Target
- Mr Gatti's Pizza
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Entrepreneur and longtime franchisee G. Brint Ryan acquired the remaining ownership interest in Mr Gatti's Pizza, becoming the primary owner of the Mr Gatti's brand. The transaction marks the start of CEO Jim Phillips’ planned retirement following more than a decade leading the company’s transformation and growth.
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August 4, 2026
- Buyer
- Baymark Partners
- Target
- Meal Prep Sunday
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Baymark Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm, announced its acquisition of Meal Prep Sunday, a chef-prepared meal prep and delivery company based in Southern California. The firm cited the target’s experienced leadership, consistent product quality, and favorable long-term consumer demand for convenient healthy eating.
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August 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Sargento Foods
- Target
- La Terra Fina
- Seller
- Catamount Management Corporation (private affiliate, via affiliate relationship)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sargento Foods has signed a definitive agreement to acquire La Terra Fina, a producer of premium refrigerated dips, spreads, quiches, and salads. The deal is expected to close in late September and will expand Sargento’s presence into deli departments of grocery and club retailers nationwide.
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- Buyer
- Zanchetta Alimentos LTDA
- Target
- Hormel Foods CERATTI Business in Brazil
- Seller
- Hormel Foods Corporation
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Brazil
- Type
- Divestiture
Hormel Foods Corporation completed the sale of its Brazilian CERATTI-branded operations to Zanchetta Alimentos LTDA. The divestiture follows a definitive agreement announced on June 29, 2026 and is part of Hormel’s effort to simplify its portfolio and focus international growth on stronger long-term opportunities.
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- Buyer
- GlacierPoint Enterprises, Inc., Mill Point Capital LLC
- Target
- Arctica Frozen Solutions
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
GlacierPoint Enterprises, a Mill Point Capital portfolio company, acquired Arctica Frozen Solutions, a direct store delivery distributor of ice cream, novelties, and frozen products across Central and South Florida. The deal marks GlacierPoint’s first strategic acquisition in Florida and expands its DSD footprint to a high-demand, warm-climate frozen distribution market.
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- Buyer
- Platinum Equity
- Target
- Peranel
- Seller
- Nestlé
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Type
- Buyout
Nestlé and Platinum Equity have agreed to create Peranel, a standalone water and premium beverages company valued at approximately $5.6 billion. The partnership will combine Nestlé’s beverage brands and product development capabilities with Platinum Equity’s operational and investment expertise, with Peranel operating independently and focusing exclusively on water and premium beverages.
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July 23, 2026
- Buyer
- HF Foods Group Inc.
- Target
- Searay Foods Inc., Morgan Foods Inc., Searay Foods USA Inc.
- Seller
- Jack Chan, Philip Chan
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
HF Foods Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire up to 100% of Searay Foods Inc. and related entities, expanding its distribution footprint beyond the United States into Canada. The deal is valued at approximately CAD$47.9 million (about US$35 million) and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
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- Buyer
- Butterfly Equity, Graham Partners LP
- Target
- Custom Flavors
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Butterfly Equity and Graham Partners LP invested in flavor maker Custom Flavors. The company, based in San Clemente, California, said it will retain CEO Alex Wendling and continue expanding capacity, facilities, and team with support from the new investors.
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July 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Grupo Chilero
- Target
- Tadin Herb and Tea Co.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Grupo Chilero, the parent company of La Fiesta and Chef Merito, announced that Tadin Herb and Tea Co. is joining the Grupo Chilero family. Tadin will continue operating from its SQF-certified facility in Vernon, California, as Grupo Chilero expands its direct-store-delivery (DSD) network nationwide.
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July 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Mark Foods
- Target
- Endeavor Seafood
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mark Foods has acquired Endeavor Seafood, a Newport, Rhode Island-based importer and marketer of frozen seafood products. The acquisition builds on Mark Foods’ 2021 equity investment in Endeavor and will be fully integrated into Mark Foods’ operations; financial terms were not disclosed.
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July 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Adecoagro S.A.
- Target
- Caarapó Mill
- Seller
- Raízen Group
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
- Type
- Buyout
Adecoagro S.A. completed the acquisition of the Caarapó Mill in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil from Raízen Group, following satisfaction of conditions precedent under a previously announced purchase agreement. Adecoagro paid R$705 million (approximately US$136 million) in cash at closing and plans to integrate the mill into its Sugar, Ethanol & Energy cluster to increase crushing volumes and improve operational performance.
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- Buyer
- FGF Brands (FGF), FGF Group of Companies
- Target
- Première Moisson Group commercial production plant (wholesale bakery), Première Moisson Group Inc. (commercial bakery manufacturing operations/plant in Baie-D’Urfé)
- Seller
- Metro Inc. (Metro), Première Moisson Group (as the operating subsidiary being sold by its parent Metro; referenced as “Première Moisson Group’s commercial manufacturing plant”)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Divestiture
FGF Brands has agreed to acquire Première Moisson Group’s wholesale/commercial bakery production facility in Baie-D’Urfé, Quebec, for C$90 million (about $64.2 million). Metro will continue to own the Première Moisson brand and the network of 25 Quebec retail bakeries, while FGF will manufacture and distribute Première Moisson products to Metro’s grocery stores across Quebec and Ontario.
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- Buyer
- Uber Technologies, Inc., Uber International Technologies II Corporation, SSW Partners
- Target
- Delivery Hero SE
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Germany
- Type
- Buyout
Uber has entered into a business combination agreement to launch a voluntary cash takeover offer for Delivery Hero at €41.50 per share, implying an equity value of about $14.8 billion for 100% of the company. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2027, and includes an agreement for Delivery Hero to sell businesses in 14 overlapping markets to SSW Partners for about $1.6 billion.
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- Buyer
- Pacific Seafood
- Target
- Ocean Beauty Seafoods distribution operations
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Pacific Seafood and Ocean Beauty Seafoods announced a merger of their distribution businesses to combine complementary capabilities and support long-term growth. The transaction closed effective July 13, 2026, with Ocean Beauty’s Salt Lake City distribution facility excluded at closing.
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- Buyer
- Lactalis Canada Inc.
- Target
- Agropur Cooperative (fine cheese division assets)
- Seller
- Agropur Cooperative
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Lactalis Canada Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Agropur Cooperative’s fine cheese division, including the OKA, Monsieur Gustav and L’Extra brands. The deal also includes two Quebec production facilities in Oka and Saint-Hyacinthe, as well as Agropur’s fine cheese import activities, and is expected to add about 400 employees to Lactalis Canada’s workforce.
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July 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Benford Capital Partners, Nutrition Service Company, LLC
- Target
- Seymour Flour Mill, Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Addon
Benford Capital Partners and Nutrition Service Company, LLC (NSC) acquired Seymour Flour Mill, Inc. Seymour is a third-generation, family-owned feed mill based in Seymour, Wisconsin. After closing, Seymour President Rick Rottier will continue to lead the business and Seymour employees will remain in their existing roles.
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- Buyer
- Trek One Capital
- Target
- No Cow, Good Karma Foods
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Hyde Park Capital announced that its client, No Cow and Good Karma Foods, have been acquired by Trek One Capital. No Cow makes plant-based, low-sugar protein bars, while Good Karma produces non-dairy flaxmilk, both sold across U.S. retail channels and via ecommerce direct to consumer.
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July 8, 2026
- Buyer
- CDS Foods Inc.
- Target
- Vivid Produce Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
CDS Foods Inc. acquired Calgary-based Vivid Produce Inc. to strengthen its supply capabilities and expand its presence in Western Canada. The acquisition is intended to enhance sourcing and packing capacity and broaden CDS Foods’ multicultural produce portfolio while maintaining uninterrupted service during integration.
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July 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Courchesne Larose Group
- Target
- The Star Group
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Saskatchewan, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Courchesne Larose Group completed its previously announced acquisition of The Star Group after the Competition Act waiting period expired and all closing conditions were satisfied. The deal strengthens Courchesne Larose’s coast-to-coast fresh produce distribution capabilities and expands national reach.
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- Buyer
- Tradebe
- Target
- CitraSource
- Seller
- IFF
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Tradebe acquired CitraSource, a producer of natural citrus oils and extracts, from IFF. The acquired business will be integrated into Tradebe Life Sciences’ Ingredients division to expand Tradebe’s capabilities and capacity in the U.S. citrus value chain following Tradebe’s prior acquisition of Florachem.
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July 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Solina USA, Solina Group SAS, Astorg Partners, HC Private Investments LLC (HCPI)
- Target
- Epicurean Butter Co.
- Seller
- HC Private Investments LLC (HCPI), HC Private Investments, HC Private Investments
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Solina USA acquired Epicurean Butter, a Denver-based developer and manufacturer of flavored compound butters and customized dairy flavor solutions. The deal expands Solina’s dairy innovation and flavor development capabilities, with Epicurean continuing to operate from its Denver facility under its existing leadership team.
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- Buyer
- Cooke Inc.
- Target
- Mowi Canada East (9k GWT salmon farming operations in Canada East)
- Seller
- Mowi
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Canada
- Type
- Divestiture
Mowi entered into a share purchase agreement to divest its Mowi Canada East salmon farming operations in Canada East to Cooke Inc. for CAD 225 million (debt-free basis), with closing expected in the second half of 2026 subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
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June 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Awani Capital Management, LP
- Target
- Kalustyan
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Awani Capital Management, LP announced a strategic partnership with the owners of Kalustyan, a specialty food ingredients supplier headquartered in Union, New Jersey. The investment is intended to fund expanded capacity, improved sourcing relationships, and operational upgrades to support Kalustyan’s next phase of growth. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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June 24, 2026
- Buyer
- The Zero Proof
- Target
- The New Bar
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Addon
The Zero Proof, an adult non-alcoholic beverage platform, announced the acquisition of The New Bar, a West Coast non-alcoholic hospitality and cultural discovery platform. The combination brings The Zero Proof’s national e-commerce/owned brand portfolio and retail distribution together with The New Bar’s relationships across hospitality, live events, and culture.
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June 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Europastry
- Target
- Highland Baking Company
- Seller
- Founding family of Highland (representative: Stuart Rosen) (implied via “representative of the founding family of Highland”)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Europastry has reached an agreement to acquire Highland Baking Company, a family-owned U.S. producer of premium breads for the foodservice channel. The deal is expected to strengthen Europastry’s North American bakery platform, and the combined group is projected to generate annual revenue exceeding $2.3 billion globally.
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- Buyer
- Danone
- Target
- MADE Group, Danone's Australian fresh dairy joint venture (remaining 49% stake) with Saputo Dairy Australia
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Victoria, Australia
- Type
- Buyout
Danone entered into two definitive agreements to expand its healthy nutrition presence across Asia-Pacific. It will acquire MADE Group (Australia) and also purchase the remaining 49% stake in its Australian fresh dairy joint venture with Saputo Dairy Australia, which supports functional yogurt brands such as YoPRO, Activia, and Ultimate.
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June 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Rise Baking Company
- Target
- Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rise Baking Company completed its acquisition of Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of cookies and other baked goods. The deal strengthens Rise’s position in the cookie category and expands its manufacturing footprint in the Northeast, adding capacity and innovation capabilities.
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June 16, 2026
- Buyer
- Alberto Zenato
- Target
- Zenato Azienda Vitivinicola S.r.l.
- Seller
- Nadia Zenato
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Italy
- Type
- Recapitalization
Nadia Zenato transferred part of her stake in Zenato Azienda Vitivinicola S.r.l. to her brother Alberto, who will become the majority shareholder of the family-owned winery. Nadia will complete the remaining steps of the transition while retaining a minority stake.
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- Buyer
- Hoffmann Family of Companies (HF Companies)
- Target
- Cedar Crest Ice Cream
- Seller
- Kohlwey brothers (Ken, Robert, Bill, and Tim Kohlwey)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Hoffmann Family of Companies (HF Companies), a family-owned private equity firm, acquired Cedar Crest Ice Cream, a multi-generational frozen dessert business headquartered in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. As part of the deal, Renato DePaolis, CEO of Oberweis Dairy (an HF Companies portfolio company), will assume leadership of Cedar Crest, with both brands continuing to operate separately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which regions show up in the latest Food & Beverage acquisitions?
Recent deals reference the United States (including California, New York, Florida, Washington, Colorado, West Virginia, and Texas), Canada (British Columbia), and the United Kingdom.
What types of Food & Beverage targets are being acquired most often?
Targets include packaged and branded foods (e.g., boxed mac and cheese and modern wellness foods), beverages (dealcoholization and wine brands), dairy brands and manufacturing operations, and distribution platforms for fresh foods.
Do any deals emphasize standalone brand operations after closing?
Yes. GOODLES is described as continuing to operate independently after Barilla Group’s acquisition, and Purely Elizabeth is expected to operate as a standalone brand within Ferrero.
Are there deals focused on operational capabilities like manufacturing or services?
Several do. Examples include capacity/footprint expansion themes (e.g., distribution and service capacity) and manufacturing-related divestitures such as Saputo’s U.K. dairy facilities being sold to Lactalis.
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