Tracked deals
1698
1698 tracked deals across 2008-2026.
Top Food & Beverage Acquirers (2008-2026)
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
1180 strategic · 1020 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2024
273 tracked deals announced in 2024.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Portfolio expansion into deli and refrigerated: Sargento Foods signed to acquire La Terra Fina, a premium refrigerated dips, spreads, quiches, and salads producer.
- International restructuring and focus: Hormel Foods completed the sale of its Brazilian CERATTI business to Zanchetta Alimentos LTDA.
- Frozen and DSD distribution as a growth lever: GlacierPoint Enterprises acquired Arctica Frozen Solutions to expand frozen distribution in Florida.
- Ingredients and nutrition-adjacent acquisitions: SuanNutra, backed by Carbyne Equity Partners, will acquire a portfolio of specialty natural ingredients businesses from IFF.
- Platform-scale deals and take-privates: Intersnack Group agreed to acquire Utz Brands in an all-cash $2.9 billion take-private transaction.
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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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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), North American Breweries (formerly branded entity; renamed from FIFCO USA post-transaction)
- Seller
- Distribuidora La Florida, S.A.
- 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, a subsidiary of Heineken N.V., through a newly formed affiliate. Following the transaction, the business will return to the North American Breweries brand and has appointed Peter Bodenham as CEO.
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September 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Blue Sea Capital
- Target
- CompletePet
- Seller
- Align Capital Partners
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Align Capital Partners (ACP) has sold its pet wellness products platform CompletePet to Blue Sea Capital. CompletePet, headquartered in Miami, Florida, develops, formulates and manufactures pet wellness products and expanded significantly during ACP’s approximately five-year ownership period, including a 2025 acquisition of Green Mountain Animal.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Sweetmore Bakeries
- Target
- Fantasy Baking Co.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sweetmore Bakeries, a Chicago-based family of specialty bakeries, has completed the acquisition of Fantasy Baking Co., a private label and branded sweet baked goods manufacturer based in Sylmar, California. The deal expands Sweetmore to its first West Coast facility and strengthens its capabilities in cookie and baked bar categories, aligning with broader “better-for-you” and functional snacking trends.
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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
- 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 15, 2026
- Buyer
- Ferrero Group, Ferrero International S.A.
- Target
- Purely Elizabeth
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ferrero Group signed an agreement to acquire Purely Elizabeth, a U.S. modern wellness brand and better-for-you food company based in Boulder, Colorado. The acquisition is expected to close in the coming months, subject to regulatory approvals, and Purely Elizabeth will continue operating as a standalone brand within Ferrero.
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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 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Apollo S3, 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
Monogram Capital Partners closed a single-asset continuation vehicle for Mountaintop Beverage, transferring the company from Monogram Capital Partners II (Fund II) into a newly formed vehicle. The continuation vehicle is led by Apollo S3, with participation from Partners Capital, TIFF, H7 Capital and other institutional investors, and is designed to provide Mountaintop committed capital and an extended investment horizon for capacity expansion and future acquisitions.
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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
- 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 targeted to close in late September and will expand Sargento beyond its traditional natural cheese portfolio into deli department offerings.
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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 24, 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 Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Searay Foods Inc. and its related entities, a Canadian importer and distributor of ethnic and specialty frozen seafood. The deal values Searay 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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- Buyer
- Palm Ventures (affiliate), Bradley Palmer (Palm Ventures, founder)
- Target
- AeroFarms
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AeroFarms, a U.S. indoor vertical farming company and leading supplier of fresh microgreens, was acquired by an affiliate of Palm Ventures. The deal closed in April 2026; financial terms were not disclosed. Palm Ventures’ investment is intended to expand distribution and improve AeroFarms’ long-term growth and profitability by significantly reducing debt, with Gustavo Burger appointed CEO to lead the new management team.
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June 10, 2026
- Buyer
- FlavorSum, Warburg Pincus
- Target
- Beverage Flavors International (BFI)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
FlavorSum, a North American flavor producer backed by Warburg Pincus, acquired Beverage Flavors International (BFI) to expand its beverage systems capabilities. The acquisition follows FlavorSum’s strategy to streamline flavor sourcing and provide more end-to-end resources for food and beverage customers, with BFI continuing operations at its Chicago facility after the close.
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June 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Solina USA Inc., Solina USA
- Target
- Twang Foodservice (TP Parent LLC division), Twang Foodservice
- Seller
- Encore Consumer Capital, LP, co-investors, the founding Treviño family, Twang Partners
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Solina has acquired Twang Foodservice, a San Antonio-based developer and manufacturer of beverage flavor systems and dry beverage solutions serving quick service restaurants and other foodservice operators across North America. The deal is intended to expand Solina’s capabilities in fast-growing beverage innovation, with Twang Foodservice’s San Antonio operations continuing as a beverage development center. Twang’s branded packaged foods business will be separated into Twang Brands, which will remain independently owned and operated.
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June 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Vireo Growth Inc.
- Target
- Bridgewell Agribusiness LLC
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Vireo Growth Inc. acquired Bridgewell Agribusiness LLC, a provider of organic and non-GMO food and agricultural inputs and supply chain solutions. D.A. Davidson & Co. acted as Bridgewell’s exclusive financial advisor, citing Bridgewell’s sourcing, logistics, and customer relationships as key to accelerating growth under Vireo’s ownership.
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- Buyer
- Ingredion Incorporated
- Target
- Tate & Lyle
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Ingredion announced a recommended all-cash acquisition of Tate & Lyle valued at approximately £3.7 billion (about $5 billion) to create a global specialty ingredients platform. Tate & Lyle shareholders will receive 595 pence per share (premium to the May 13, 2026 closing price) with an estimated closing in the second half of 2027, subject to shareholder approvals, UK court sanction, and regulatory clearances.
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- Buyer
- Second Nature Brands
- Target
- Tillamook Country Smoker
- Seller
- Insignia Capital Group, family shareholders
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Addon
Second Nature Brands (SNB) agreed to acquire Tillamook Country Smoker from Insignia Capital Group and family shareholders. The deal is expected to close in the coming months subject to customary closing conditions, and Tillamook’s ~$175M in sales and ~480 employees will transition to SNB upon completion.
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- Buyer
- Peak Rock Capital (affiliate)
- Target
- J.R. Dalziel Limited (Dalziel)
- Seller
- Dalziel, Darroch, and Dickens families
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital completed the acquisition of J.R. Dalziel Limited (Dalziel), a Scottish manufacturer and distributor of savory flavors, seasonings, meat solutions, and related sundries for the food industry. The founding Dalziel, Darroch, and Dickens families and management continue as meaningful shareholders, and Peak Rock plans to support growth via geographic/customer expansion, product innovation, and add-on acquisitions.
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- Buyer
- Actus Nutrition
- Target
- Darigold milk protein plant (Jerome, Idaho), Darigold whey products supply capability (Sunnyside, Washington facility)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Darigold, Inc. and Actus Nutrition announced a strategic partnership that includes Actus purchasing and operating Darigold’s milk protein plant in Jerome, Idaho. Under a long-term agreement, Darigold will continue producing and supplying high-value whey products from its Sunnyside, Washington facility, while Actus will continue to receive milk from Darigold’s member-owners.
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June 2, 2026
- Buyer
- CVC Capital Partners
- Target
- IFF Food Ingredients business (Food Ingredients division of International Flavors & Fragrances)
- Seller
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
IFF has entered into an agreement to sell its Food Ingredients business to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners for an enterprise value of approximately $4.3 billion (about 10x EBITDA). IFF will retain an approximately 10% minority equity stake and a board seat in the newly formed company, and expects to receive about $3.8 billion in net cash proceeds at closing.
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May 29, 2026
- Buyer
- Reyes Beverage Group
- Target
- Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) operations in 11 markets
- Seller
- Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) has closed its acquisition of Republic National Distributing Company’s (RNDC) operations in 11 markets: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The acquired businesses will operate under RBG as RBG Spirits and Wine, adding approximately 5,200 employees, more than 135,000 new customers, and roughly 38 million annual cases.
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May 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Carmela Foods
- Target
- J. Prescott Company
- Seller
- John Prescott
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Carmela Foods, a family-owned specialty food distributor serving the Midwest, announced it has acquired J. Prescott Company. The deal expands Carmela Foods into the Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky markets and will transfer J. Prescott’s day-to-day operations as founder John Prescott steps back.
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Which Food & Beverage subsectors show up most in these acquisitions?
The page highlights deals across refrigerated foods, frozen seafood and distribution, DSD networks, natural ingredients, and water/premium beverages.
Are these acquisitions limited to the United States?
No. Recent locations include the United States (including Texas and California), plus Brazil, Thailand, and British Columbia in Canada.
What kinds of deal structures are common here?
You’ll see everything from buying remaining ownership in a brand (e.g., G. Brint Ryan acquiring full ownership of Mr Gatti's Pizza) to take-privates and portfolio carve-outs (e.g., Intersnack Group and ingredient portfolio acquisitions).
Do the deals include both buyers and sellers outside traditional food manufacturers?
Yes. Buyers include food companies (like Sargento Foods and Hormel Foods) as well as investment-backed groups (such as Platinum Equity and Carbyne Equity Partners) and distribution-focused operators.
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