Tracked deals
78
78 tracked deals across 2017-2026.
Food & Beverage Buyers & Acquisitions in New York
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
63 strategic · 37 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2023
14 tracked deals announced in 2023.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- CVC Capital Partners and other sponsors are active in ingredients and specialty food supply chains, including IFF’s Food Ingredients business sale.
- Expansion themes show up across subsectors: frozen foods (Eshbal + D2BD, Chobani + Daily Harvest) and organic dairy (Horizon + Maple Hill Creamery).
- Distribution and channel strategy matter, including Sysco’s move into cash-and-carry wholesale with Jetro Restaurant Depot.
- Manufacturing scale and production assets are featured in deals like Mama’s Creations’ acquisition of Sysco subsidiary Crown I Enterprises.
- Consumer and delivery infrastructure plays a role, with CookUnity and Misfits Market adding platforms and last-mile capabilities in New York.
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latina Boulevard Foods, LLC | 4 | Regional foodservice and produce distributor operating La... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| The Anderson Group, LLC | 4 | Operationally-oriented private equity firm investing in l... | PE |
| Ferraro Foods | 2 | Family-owned distributor of specialty Italian foods and f... | Strategic |
| GlacierPoint Enterprises, Inc. | 2 | Direct store delivery (DSD) distributor of ice cream and ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| GrubMarket | 2 | AI-powered food supply chain technology and eCommerce com... | Strategic |
| Mill Point Capital LLC | 2 | Operationally-oriented private equity firm targeting cont... | PE |
| 16 Handles | 1 | Self-serve frozen yogurt and dessert franchise with 30+ l... | Strategic |
| 4x4 Capital | 1 | New York-based investment platform focused on building va... | PE |
| AOG, LLC d/b/a TruFood Manufacturing | 1 | Leading contract manufacturer of nutrition bars, protein ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC | 1 | Operationally-focused lower middle-market private equity ... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Food & Beverage in New York by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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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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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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April 22, 2026
- Buyer
- SK Capital Partners
- Target
- Brothers International Food Holdings
- Seller
- Benford Capital Partners
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
SK Capital Partners’ affiliates completed the acquisition of Brothers International Food Holdings, taking a controlling stake in partnership with founder Travis Betters. Brothers is a global provider of natural fruit ingredients and products for the food and beverage industry, headquartered in Rochester, New York.
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March 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Sysco
- Target
- Jetro Restaurant Depot
- Seller
- Nathan "Natie" Kirsh
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sysco entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Jetro Restaurant Depot for about $29.1 billion (including $21.6 billion in cash and 91.5 million Sysco shares). The deal expands Sysco into the cash-and-carry wholesale channel and is expected to close in the third quarter of fiscal 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
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- Buyer
- Eshbal Functional Food Inc.
- Target
- Dare to Be Different Foods (D2BD)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Eshbal Functional Food has finalized its acquisition of a 55% majority stake in New York City-based Dare to Be Different Foods (D2BD), along with certain operating assets. The deal is intended to expand Eshbal’s North American footprint in the gluten-free and better-for-you frozen foods market.
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December 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Horizon Family Brands
- Target
- Maple Hill Creamery
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Horizon Family Brands has acquired Maple Hill Creamery, bringing the 100% grass-fed organic dairy maker into Horizon’s portfolio to expand its organic dairy offerings and strengthen retail distribution across the U.S. The deal aims to combine Maple Hill’s grass‑fed expertise and farmer network with Horizon’s scale to accelerate innovation, supply‑chain resilience, and nationwide reach.
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November 25, 2025
- Buyer
- SNH Capital Partners
- Target
- Arctic Fisheries
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
SNH Capital Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Arctic Fisheries, a Buffalo, New York-based importer and distributor of premium seafood products. Michael Kotok will remain a shareholder and continue to lead the company as SNH provides capital and operational resources to accelerate Arctic Fisheries' growth across existing and new markets.
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- Buyer
- FreshBrew Group
- Target
- White Coffee Corp (Branded Coffee licensed division)
- Seller
- White Coffee Corp
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Houston-based FreshBrew Group has acquired the Branded Coffee licensed division of Long Island City–based White Coffee Corp. The transaction transfers the nation's largest portfolio of licensed bagged coffee and K-Cup products to FreshBrew, expanding its roasting, liquid production and branded-manufacturing capabilities; senior members of the White family will join FreshBrew's executive team to lead the transition.
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September 2, 2025
- Buyer
- Mama's Creations, Inc.
- Target
- Crown I Enterprises Inc.
- Seller
- Sysco Corporation
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mama's Creations, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAMA) acquired substantially all assets of Crown I Enterprises Inc., a Sysco subsidiary and fresh protein/ready-to-eat meal manufacturer, for $17.5 million in cash. The acquisition adds approximately $56 million of annual revenue, a 42,000-square-foot USDA-certified Bay Shore, New York production facility and roughly 200 employees, and is intended to expand Mama's production capacity, premium retail relationships and cross-selling opportunities.
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May 30, 2025
- Buyer
- Misfits Market
- Target
- The Rounds
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Misfits Market has acquired The Rounds, an AI-powered last-mile grocery delivery startup, expanding Misfits' sustainable grocery footprint and absorbing The Rounds' recurring-membership base and corporate/multifamily partnerships. The acquisition strengthens Misfits Market's last-mile delivery, reusable-packaging capabilities and brings The Rounds members a year of Misfits+ and a $30 credit.
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- Buyer
- Loch Lomond Group
- Target
- The New York Distilling Company
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Loch Lomond Group has acquired The New York Distilling Company (NYDC), a Brooklyn-based producer of Jaywalk Rye and other spirits, to expand its portfolio into American whiskey and invest in NYDC’s production and visitor capabilities. The acquisition will support growth of NYDC brands in the US and internationally via Loch Lomond Group’s distribution network.
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May 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Chobani
- Target
- Daily Harvest
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Chobani, the U.S. food and beverage company, has acquired plant-based frozen meal brand Daily Harvest. The deal — terms not disclosed — gives Chobani entry into the frozen ready-to-make meals category and broader distribution in the frozen grocery aisle while expanding Daily Harvest's retail and DTC reach.
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May 14, 2025
- Buyer
- CookUnity
- Target
- Fraîche
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CookUnity has acquired Fraîche, a New York City–based smart-fridge platform that provides chef-crafted meals and curated snacks to office workplaces. The deal expands CookUnity's distribution into the workplace, giving employees 24/7 access to chef-prepared meals and enabling CookUnity to scale its chef-led offering into office locations.
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April 21, 2025
- Buyer
- Baldor Specialty Foods
- Target
- Golden Packing (to be operated as Golden Meat Co.)
- Seller
- David Bernstein, Jerry Zwernemann
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Baldor Specialty Foods has acquired premium meat company Golden Packing (to be operated as Golden Meat Co.) and will integrate its Hunts Point meat processing business into Baldor's distribution platform. The acquisition gives Baldor vertical meat-processing capabilities, expands its premium center-of-plate offerings for its 14,000+ customers, and retains Golden's founders and a staff of 35 to run operations.
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February 17, 2025
- Buyer
- Ahimsa Companies
- Target
- Blackbird Foods
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
Ahimsa Companies, a New York-based holding company focused on plant-based brands, has acquired Blackbird Foods, a New York-based maker of frozen plant-based pizzas, wings, seitan and dairy-free cheese. The acquisition is intended to expand Blackbird's retail and foodservice distribution, strengthen manufacturing capacity, and accelerate product innovation as part of Ahimsa's roll-up strategy in alternative proteins.
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January 15, 2025
- Buyer
- Misha's Inc.
- Target
- Vertage
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Misha's Inc., a Los Angeles–based plant-based foods company, has acquired Vertage, a New York–based dairy-free cheese maker, to expand Misha's product line into shredded and sliced cheeses and scale production. The transaction is supported by investors including QVT Financial, Composite Capital Partners, Gaingels, and Fresh Del Monte, the latter providing access to its production and inland logistics capabilities.
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November 27, 2024
- Buyer
- PepsiCo, Inc.
- Target
- Sabra Dipping Company, LLC, PepsiCo-Strauss Fresh Dips & Spreads International GmbH (Obela)
- Seller
- Strauss Group
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
PepsiCo announced it has agreed to acquire the remaining 50% interests in Sabra Dipping Company, LLC and PepsiCo-Strauss Fresh Dips & Spreads International GmbH (Obela) to become their sole owner. Sabra and Obela are refrigerated dips and spreads brands that have operated as 50/50 joint ventures with Strauss Group since 2008 (Sabra) and 2012 (Obela), respectively.
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November 8, 2024
- Buyer
- WECO Hospitality
- Target
- EatMise
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
WECO Hospitality has acquired EatMise, a New York–based meal kit company, to expand its at-home dining offerings by combining fully prepared meals with pre-prepped meal kits. The acquisition will integrate EatMise's technology-driven operations and restaurant partnerships to broaden WECO's product line and provide more flexible meal options to customers in the New York area.
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October 31, 2024
- Buyer
- Schuman Cheese
- Target
- Trugman-Nash LLC
- Seller
- Allied Dairy, Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Schuman Cheese, a fourth-generation family-owned specialty cheese importer and maker, has acquired Trugman-Nash LLC from Allied Dairy, Inc., gaining ownership of the Old Croc Australian cheddar brand and exclusive U.S. distribution rights for Organic Herd British cheddar brands. The deal expands Schuman's premium cheese portfolio and strengthens its retail presence in the U.S. specialty cheese market.
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October 9, 2024
- Buyer
- Ferraro Foods, Fornino family
- Target
- Botticelli Food Service, Rudy & Son, Casa Foods (Utica facility)
- Seller
- Botticelli Foods, Ferraro Foods
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ferraro Foods has acquired Botticelli Food Service (including the recently acquired Rudy & Son operation), expanding its distribution footprint and adding hundreds of pizzeria and restaurant customers across the Long Island / tri-state pizza market. Concurrently, Ferraro sold its Casa Foods division in Utica, New York back to the legacy Fornino family, transferring the Utica facility and more than 80 employees to local ownership.
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August 28, 2024
- Buyer
- GrubMarket
- Target
- FreshGoGo
- Seller
- Jianbing Duan
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GrubMarket has acquired FreshGoGo, a Plainview, New York–based online Asian grocery and specialty food e-commerce platform. The deal brings FreshGoGo's cold-chain logistics, 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse, satellite dispatch centers and e-commerce platform into GrubMarket's foodtech ecosystem to strengthen its online grocery capabilities and reach into the Asian grocery market.
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August 13, 2024
- Buyer
- Tide Rock
- Target
- Glenn Wayne Wholesale Bakery
- Seller
- Founders / family owners (including Glenn Alessi)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Tide Rock, an unlevered buyout firm, has acquired Glenn Wayne Wholesale Bakery, a family-owned full-line bakery manufacturer based in Bohemia, New York. The acquisition gives Tide Rock a manufacturing platform with a 40,000 sq. ft. facility and multiple food-safety certifications (including gluten-free), enabling expansion of customer reach and new product capabilities.
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July 24, 2024
- Buyer
- Califia Farms
- Target
- Uproot Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Califia Farms has acquired Uproot Inc., a New York–based provider of plant-milk dispenser systems for foodservice. The acquisition brings Uproot's dispenser program (operating 150+ dispensers across colleges, K–12 and hospitals) and its founding team into Califia to expand the company's Away From Home plant-based beverage offerings and sustainable dispensing capabilities.
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July 15, 2024
- Buyer
- Acme Smoked Fish Corp.
- Target
- Banner Smoked Fish
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Acme Smoked Fish Corp. has acquired Banner Smoked Fish; terms were not disclosed. The two Brooklyn-based, family-run smoked-fish producers will combine operations (Banner moving from Coney Island into Acme’s Greenpoint facility), with Banner founder Avi Attias and his son Eli joining Acme as the company expands its product portfolio — including Banner’s CRC‑certified kosher line — and pursues national growth and a larger Florida production site.
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June 12, 2024
- Buyer
- DDC Enterprise Limited (DayDayCook)
- Target
- Omsom
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
DDC Enterprise Limited (DayDayCook) has acquired Omsom, the U.S.-based Asian food brand known for its Cooking Sauces and Saucy Noodles. The deal, paid in a combination of cash and stock over four years, is intended to accelerate product innovation, expand DayDayCook’s U.S. portfolio and drive retail and operational synergies.
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May 13, 2024
- Buyer
- Legacy Food Group
- Target
- Best Mexican Foods
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
Legacy Food Group, a Richmond-based holding company for regional foodservice distributors, has acquired Best Mexican Foods, a family-owned specialty Hispanic food distributor based in Chester, New York. The acquisition expands LFG's footprint in the Northeast Hispanic foodservice market and adds complementary product selection and supplier relationships to its operating divisions.
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- Buyer
- The Simply Good Foods Company
- Target
- Only What You Need (OWYN)
- Seller
- United Nutritional Brands, Purchase Capital LLC, Other minority investors
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Simply Good Foods Company agreed to acquire plant-based RTD protein shake brand Only What You Need (OWYN) for $280 million in cash, with the deal announced April 29, 2024 and completed June 13, 2024. The acquisition, from United Nutritional Brands (an affiliate of Purchase Capital LLC) and other minority investors, expands Simply Good Foods' presence in the high-growth ready-to-drink protein shake segment and is expected to accelerate distribution and eCommerce growth for the OWYN brand (OWYN projected ~ $120 million net sales in 2024).
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February 13, 2024
- Buyer
- Miami Beef Company
- Target
- Hofmann Sausage Company
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Miami Beef Company announced the acquisition of Hofmann Sausage Company, a historic Syracuse, New York-based sausage and hot dog brand. Miami Beef said it will invest in Hofmann's Syracuse facilities and expand distribution by adding hot dogs and sausages to its product portfolio nationwide.
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December 13, 2023
- Buyer
- Bain Capital Private Equity, 4x4 Capital
- Target
- 1440 Foods
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Bain Capital Private Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a significant stake in 1440 Foods, a New York–based portfolio of sports and active nutrition brands, alongside existing investor 4x4 Capital. The transaction (expected to close in December) will leave CEO Azania Andrews and the current management team in place; debt financing is being provided by Fortress Investment Group.
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November 16, 2023
- Buyer
- Kingswood Capital Management, First Bev
- Target
- G FUEL
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Kingswood Capital Management and First Bev completed an eight-figure growth equity investment in G FUEL, the gamer-focused energy drink brand, and named Bryan Crowley as CEO. The capital will support scaling the brand, expanding distribution and international reach while the company's founder and COO remain in the leadership team.
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November 13, 2023
- Buyer
- Wonder Group
- Target
- Blue Apron
- Seller
- Blue Apron stockholders, FreshRealm, Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Wonder Group, founded by Marc Lore, has completed its acquisition of Blue Apron for $13.00 per share (approximately $103 million equity value), taking the meal-kit pioneer private following a tender offer and subsequent merger. Blue Apron will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Wonder and will be integrated into Wonder’s mealtime “super app,” expanding Wonder’s offering to include Blue Apron meal kits and Heat & Eat options while continuing Blue Apron’s nationwide operations.
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November 8, 2023
- Buyer
- Getir
- Target
- FreshDirect
- Seller
- Ahold Delhaize
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Getir, the ultrafast grocery delivery operator, has acquired US online grocer FreshDirect from Ahold Delhaize. The deal — expected to close by end of November — will keep the FreshDirect brand and New York operations intact while enabling Getir to expand its U.S. footprint and leverage FreshDirect's fresh-product assortment and distribution capabilities.
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October 11, 2023
- Buyer
- Impact Capital
- Target
- JUNKLESS Foods
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Impact Capital, the private equity arm of Mike Repole's family office, has acquired a majority stake in JUNKLESS Foods to help scale the better-for-you chewy granola bar brand. The partnership will focus on brand building, innovation and expanding distribution to grow JUNKLESS into a national healthy-snack platform.
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September 29, 2023
- Buyer
- Global Sciences Holdings (a wholly owned subsidiary of CBD Global Sciences Inc.), CBD Global Sciences Inc.
- Target
- Go Fast Sports & Beverage Company
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Global Sciences Holdings, a subsidiary of CBD Global Sciences Inc., has acquired 100% of Go Fast Sports & Beverage Company. The transaction closed September 29, 2023 for $1.2 million (paid with cash and short-term notes) and will allow Global Sciences to add the Go Fast energy drink brand to its manufacturing and distribution portfolio as it pursues broader international expansion.
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September 14, 2023
- Buyer
- MadaLuxe Group, MadaLuxe Spirits
- Target
- Tequila Enemigo
- Seller
- Robin Clough, Max Davies-Gilbert, Sebastian Gonzalez
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MadaLuxe Group, through its new MadaLuxe Spirits division, has acquired a majority stake in premium tequila brand Tequila Enemigo. The founding team (Robin Clough, Max Davies-Gilbert and Sebastian Gonzalez) will retain a significant minority stake and remain responsible for day-to-day operations as the brand scales internationally through MadaLuxe's luxury platform and distribution network.
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September 11, 2023
- Buyer
- Bacardi Limited
- Target
- ILEGAL Mezcal
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bacardi Limited has completed the acquisition of ILEGAL Mezcal, making the family-owned spirits company the sole owner of the artisanal mezcal brand. Bacardi said the deal will accelerate ILEGAL's growth within the fast-growing super-premium mezcal category and expand the brand's global reach; terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Latina Boulevard Foods, LLC, The Anderson Group, LLC
- Target
- C&R Food Services Inc.
- Seller
- C&R Food Services Inc., Brian Heywood, Rachael Heywood
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
Latina Boulevard Foods, a portfolio company of The Anderson Group, purchased the assets of C&R Food Services Inc., a broadline food distributor operating a facility in Mt. Morris, New York. Latina will maintain the Mt. Morris facility and retain previous owners Brian and Rachael Heywood to lead the division as the company expands its Central New York footprint and product offering.
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June 22, 2023
- Buyer
- Taguchi
- Target
- Brooklyn Brands
- Seller
- Astor Group
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Japanese family-owned bakery Taguchi has acquired US baked-goods manufacturer Brooklyn Brands from advisory firm Astor Group for an undisclosed fee (reported by the seller as an eight-figure dollar amount). The deal keeps Brooklyn Brands' founders and all ~200 employees in New York and aims to expand Taguchi's US presence while introducing Brooklyn Brands products to Japan and other Asian markets.
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May 19, 2023
- Buyer
- US Foods Holding Corp.
- Target
- Renzi Foodservice
- Seller
- Renzi family (owners of Renzi Foodservice)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
US Foods Holding Corp. acquired Renzi Foodservice, a family-owned broadline foodservice distributor based in Watertown, New York, expanding US Foods' presence into central upstate New York. Renzi operates a 110,000 square-foot facility, generates about $180 million in annual revenue and serves more than 2,300 customers; the deal (terms undisclosed) was announced in May 2023 and completed in July 2023.
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April 20, 2023
- Buyer
- Rastelli Foods Group
- Target
- Greensbury Market
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rastelli Foods Group has acquired New York–based Greensbury Market, a direct-to-consumer retailer of organic, grass‑fed beef, bison, poultry, pork and sustainable seafood. Greensbury’s premium product portfolio will be sold exclusively through Rastelli’s DTC site Rastellis.com, expanding Rastelli’s online offerings and convenience for consumers nationwide.
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- Buyer
- ICV Partners, LLC
- Target
- Desi Natural, Noga, Related assets of Raymundo's Food Group, LLC
- Seller
- Raymundo's Food Group, LLC, AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ICV Partners acquired the Desi Natural and Noga brands and related assets from Raymundo's Food Group, a portfolio company of AUA Private Equity, and formed a new operating company, Desi Fresh Foods, headquartered in Farmingdale, New York. The business is the leading U.S. producer of South Asian dahi and lassi; Larry LaPorta will lead the company as CEO and financing for the acquisition was provided by M&T Bank.
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January 3, 2023
- Buyer
- Neil Hershman, 16 Handles
- Target
- DŌ, Cookie Dough Confections
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Entrepreneur Neil Hershman, owner and CEO of 16 Handles, has acquired DŌ, Cookie Dough Confections; financial terms were not disclosed. DŌ founder Kristen Tomlan will remain as Chief Brand Officer while Hershman plans to integrate DŌ products into 16 Handles locations and expand the brand's eCommerce, catering, and retail offerings.
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January 1, 2023
- Buyer
- Latina Boulevard Foods, LLC, The Anderson Group, LLC
- Target
- Hillcrest Food Service
- Seller
- Hillcrest Food Service, Joe Lombardo Sr., Joe Lombardo Jr., Paul Lombardo
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
Latina Boulevard Foods, a portfolio company of The Anderson Group, has purchased the assets of Hillcrest Food Service, a Rochester, New York-based foodservice distributor that specializes in servicing pizzerias. The acquisition is an add-on to Latina's distribution platform to expand its customer base, add new products, and grow in the Rochester and Syracuse markets.
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December 1, 2022
- Buyer
- Mill Point Capital, Sandy Hill Investors
- Target
- Seviroli Foods, Inc., Vertullo Imports, LLC
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mill Point Capital has made a majority investment in Seviroli Foods and Vertullo Imports, with Sandy Hill Investors taking a minority stake alongside the continued ownership and operational roles of Joe Seviroli and Paul Vertullo. The partnership will support growth initiatives, product innovation and expansion of distribution across foodservice, retail and e-commerce channels while maintaining the companies' family-led leadership.
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November 3, 2022
- Buyer
- Next Century Spirits
- Target
- XED Beverages
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Next Century Spirits (NCS), a Raleigh-area spirits company, has acquired XED Beverages, the New York–based maker of better-for-you ready-to-drink (RTD) brands including SESH and HAPĒ Sake Spritz. The deal adds high-growth RTD brands to NCS's portfolio and aims to accelerate distribution and scale through NCS’s route-to-market, co-packing and white-label capabilities.
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August 31, 2022
- Buyer
- Blue Point Capital Partners, Peter Lee
- Target
- Water Lilies Food, LLC
- Seller
- AUA Private Equity Partners, Lee family / Peter Lee (partial rollover)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Blue Point Capital Partners has acquired Water Lilies Food, LLC, a Bay Shore, New York-based manufacturer and distributor of premium frozen Asian-inspired cuisine, in a transaction with sellers including AUA Private Equity Partners; Water Lilies CEO Peter Lee is retaining a significant ownership stake. Blue Point will partner with the Water Lilies management team and deploy its food-and-beverage operating resources (including appointed operating executives) to support growth, capability expansion and add-on acquisition efforts.
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August 18, 2022
- Buyer
- Pronghorn
- Target
- Ten To One Caribbean Rum
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Pronghorn made a capital investment in Ten To One Caribbean Rum, the award-winning spirits brand founded by Marc Farrell and co-owned by Ciara. The investment includes access to Pronghorn's incubator and accelerator services to help scale Ten To One's distribution, DTC and brand capabilities across the U.S.
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August 11, 2022
- Buyer
- GlacierPoint Enterprises, Inc., Mill Point Capital LLC
- Target
- Marina Ice Cream Corp.
- Seller
- Barone family (owners of Marina Ice Cream)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
GlacierPoint Enterprises, a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital, has acquired Marina Ice Cream Corp., a direct store delivery (DSD) distributor of ice cream and frozen products in the New York Metro area. The deal adds Marina's product portfolio and customer relationships to the GlacierPoint platform, expanding its New York footprint and DSD capabilities as an add-on to the existing platform.
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- Buyer
- Thrive Freeze Dry, Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p), Mubadala Capital (Private Equity)
- Target
- Freeze‑Dry Foods
- Seller
- Cumming Capital
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
Thrive Freeze Dry, a portfolio company of Entrepreneurial Equity Partners and the Private Equity business of Mubadala Capital, has acquired Freeze‑Dry Foods from Cumming Capital. The acquisition adds a 240,000 sq. ft. freeze‑dry manufacturing facility in Albion, New York and brings specialized formulation and wet‑processing capabilities to Thrive's existing operations to expand its geographic footprint and product capabilities.
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June 21, 2022
- Buyer
- GlacierPoint Enterprises, Inc., Mill Point Capital LLC
- Target
- Gillette Creamery
- Seller
- Gillette family
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
GlacierPoint Enterprises, a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital, has partnered with Gillette Creamery, a family-owned direct-store-delivery distributor headquartered in Gardiner, New York. The transaction adds Gillette to the GlacierPoint platform to expand frozen food and ice cream distribution capacity across Eastern New York and neighboring states, while the Gillette family will remain involved in operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What industries and subsectors show up most in New York food & beverage acquisitions?
Recent deals cover food ingredients, frozen foods, organic dairy, spirits, seafood distribution, and delivery-enabled grocery and meal services.
Are large strategic buyers like Sysco participating in New York deals?
Yes. Sysco signed a definitive agreement to acquire Jetro Restaurant Depot to expand into the cash-and-carry wholesale channel (expected to close in fiscal Q3 2027, subject to approvals).
Do these acquisitions focus on expanding production capacity or distribution channels?
Both appear. Some deals add manufacturing scale and facilities (e.g., Mama’s Creations acquiring Crown I Enterprises assets), while others emphasize distribution reach and retail or channel expansion (e.g., Horizon and Chobani in their respective categories).
Are technology-enabled or last-mile delivery businesses included in New York food & beverage M&A?
Yes. CookUnity acquired Fraîche to expand workplace meal access, and Misfits Market acquired The Rounds to strengthen last-mile delivery and reusable-packaging capabilities.
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