Tracked deals
934
934 tracked deals across 2014-2026.
Top Private Equity-Backed Food & Beverage Acquirers
Buyer mix
PE-led
1020 pe · 409 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
179 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Encore Consumer Capital | 9 | Private equity firm focused on investing in and building ... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Private Equity-Backed Food & Beverage 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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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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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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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 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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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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- 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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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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- 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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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 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Colorado Premium, Kainos Capital
- Target
- Old Hickory Smokehouse
- Seller
- Wayne Wolf, Wayne Wolf and his sons Wayne and Brandon Wolf (founders/operators; continue with business)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Addon
Colorado Premium acquired Old Hickory Smokehouse, a founder-owned Tennessee producer of smoked and cooked protein products. The deal expands Colorado Premium’s value-added protein platform beyond its sous vide cooking capabilities by adding naturally smoked proteins, along with additional investment in the Lewisburg production facility.
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May 4, 2026
- Buyer
- TriWest Capital Partners
- Target
- Ocean Brands
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
TriWest Capital Partners acquired Ocean Brands in partnership with the existing management team, with management continuing to lead the business. Ocean Brands is a Canadian manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of branded food products, including seafood and Italian-inspired products.
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April 29, 2026
- Buyer
- Siguler Guff
- Target
- Trimex Foods
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- India
- Type
- Growth capital
US private equity firm Siguler Guff invested $40 million in Trimex Foods, the Indian exclusive franchise partner for brands including Chili’s, Paul, and Cinnabon. The strategic investment is intended to accelerate Trimex’s pan-India expansion and support the onboarding of additional global dining brands.
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- Buyer
- Falfurrias Management Partners
- Target
- Young American Food Brands
- Seller
- Young family
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Falfurrias Management Partners acquired Young American Food Brands (formerly known as Miami Beef) in a deal announced in April/May 2026 with terms undisclosed. Young American is a family-founded packaged foods/protein platform with multiple brands and distribution across more than 3,200 retail doors in the Southeast, and it will expand further into premium protein offerings such as organic, grass-fed, and Wagyu beef.
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- Buyer
- Simpatica, Tahuaycani, Ospraie Management, LLC
- Target
- GreenFruit Avocados
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GreenFruit Avocados, a California-based avocado supplier focused on ripening, cold storage and distribution, was acquired by a partnership of industry veterans. The group—formed by Simpatica partners Scott Bauwens and Jamie Johnson, former Mission Produce executive Jim Donovan, and Spain-based investment company Tahuaycani—closed the transaction on April 24, 2026 and will expand GreenFruit’s integrated supply footprint across South America, California, Mexico and Europe.
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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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- Buyer
- Kingswood Capital Management
- Target
- Soulshine Farms, LLC
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Kingswood Capital Management has completed a strategic growth equity investment in Soulshine Farms, a poultry further-processing company that converts raw chicken into ready-to-cook products for foodservice and retail customers. The investment brings Kingswood operational resources and appoints Kingswood Operating Partner John Niemann as Executive Chairman to support capacity expansion and product line development.
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- Buyer
- C.H. Guenther & Son LLC, PPC
- Target
- Les Aliments Mejicano Inc. (Mejicano Foods)
- Seller
- Philippe Gadoua, Pascal Gadoua
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Addon
C.H. Guenther & Son LLC acquired Les Aliments Mejicano Inc. (Mejicano Foods), a producer of flour tortillas. The transaction expands CHG’s tortilla manufacturing and distribution platform to better serve North American foodservice, retail, and private-label customers, with Mejicano’s facilities located near Montreal, Quebec.
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- Buyer
- Knighthead Capital Management, LLC
- Target
- Teasdale Foods, Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Teasdale Foods, Inc. announced a successful transition to a new ownership group led by affiliates of Knighthead Capital Management, LLC. The transaction includes eliminating nearly $300 million in debt, strengthening liquidity and providing financial backing for growth initiatives while retaining Teasdale’s existing CEO and management team.
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April 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Guardian Capital Partners
- Target
- Nügredient Solutions
- Seller
- Bob Farinha (co-founder and CEO; retains a meaningful ownership stake)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Guardian Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of Nügredient Solutions, a developer and manufacturer of specialty nut-based and plant-based ingredient solutions headquartered in Modesto, California. Co-founder and CEO Bob Farinha will retain a meaningful ownership stake and continue leading the company’s operations following the acquisition.
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April 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Olympus Partners
- Target
- Vesta Foodservice
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Olympus Partners made a strategic investment in Vesta Foodservice, a specialty foodservice distribution company serving the Western United States. The investment is intended to accelerate Vesta’s growth and enable additional technology investments while maintaining its “Yes Chef” customer-centric service model.
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March 31, 2026
- Buyer
- Archer Foodservice Partners, Wynnchurch Capital, L.P.
- Target
- SternoCandleLamp Holdings, Inc. (foodservice division / foodservice business carve-out)
- Seller
- Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Wynnchurch Capital portfolio company Archer Foodservice Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the foodservice division of SternoCandleLamp Holdings from Compass Diversified. The carve-out deal expands Archer’s foodservice consumables portfolio with Sterno’s portable food-warming and tabletop solutions (including chafing fuel and rechaud products). Closing is expected in the coming months, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
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- Buyer
- One Equity Partners, Kite UK Bidco Limited
- Target
- Kitwave Group plc, Kitwave
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
One Equity Partners (OEP) has completed the acquisition of Kitwave Group plc, a UK wholesale distributor of food, beverages, and other consumables for foodservice and retail customers. The all-cash transaction valued at approximately £251 million transitions Kitwave from public to private ownership and supports a buy-and-build strategy in the fragmented UK wholesale distribution market.
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March 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Warburg Pincus Capital Solutions Founders Fund, Warburg Pincus
- Target
- Global Eggs
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Warburg Pincus Capital Solutions Founders Fund has agreed to invest up to $1 billion in Global Eggs, valuing the company at $8 billion. The investment is intended to fund Global Eggs’ next phase of growth as the largest multinational producer and distributor of table eggs.
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February 27, 2026
- Buyer
- 360training.com, Inc.
- Target
- Canadian Food Safety Group
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
360training.com, Inc. has acquired the Canadian Food Safety Group, including its SafeCheck Learning and SafeCheck Safety brands. The deal adds Canadian jurisdiction expertise and course/certification assets to help 360training provide unified cross-border food safety compliance training across the United States and Canada.
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February 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Turning Rock Partners
- Target
- AmeriQual Group Holdings, LLC
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Turning Rock Partners announced its majority exit from AmeriQual Group Holdings, LLC through a growth recapitalization. AmeriQual, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, develops, packages, and distributes shelf-stable, refrigerated, and frozen foods, sauces, and condiments for branded food companies, government agencies, and educational institutions.
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February 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Reddy Ice, LLC, SCI Capital Partners LP
- Target
- Arctic Glacier, LLC
- Seller
- Carlyle
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Reddy Ice, a SCI Capital Partners portfolio company, completed its acquisition of Arctic Glacier, a North American premium packaged-ice products and services provider, from Carlyle. Terms were not disclosed. As part of DOJ antitrust review, Reddy Ice agreed to divest certain facilities and customer contracts to address competitive concerns.
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February 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Investindustrial, Industrial F&B Investments III, Inc.
- Target
- TreeHouse Foods, Inc.
- Seller
- TreeHouse Foods shareholders of record as of the closing date
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Investindustrial completed its previously announced, all-cash take-private acquisition of TreeHouse Foods in a deal valued at $2.9 billion enterprise value, plus the value of contingent value rights tied to ongoing litigation. TreeHouse Foods shareholders of record at closing will receive $22.50 per share in cash and one non-transferable contingent value right per share, and TreeHouse Foods will no longer trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
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February 12, 2026
- Buyer
- The Riverside Company
- Target
- Western Botanicals
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
The Riverside Company has made a growth investment in Western Botanicals, a Spanish Fork, Utah-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of vitamins, minerals and supplements. Riverside will partner with management — which retains a meaningful ownership stake — to support organic growth, expand product and format capabilities, and pursue an M&A strategy to broaden Western Botanicals' capabilities.
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February 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Arbor Investments
- Target
- Furlani Foods
- Seller
- Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Arbor Investments acquired Furlani Foods, a North American garlic bread manufacturer. The deal expands Arbor’s footprint in specialty bakery and marks a new growth phase for Furlani’s capacity and innovation efforts, with founder-led leadership retained.
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February 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Western Smokehouse Partners
- Target
- Junior's Smokehouse
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Western Smokehouse Partners, a producer of premium better-for-you meat snacks, acquired Junior's Smokehouse, a Texas-based handcrafted jerky and meat products manufacturer. The deal expands Western’s national footprint and adds manufacturing capacity and product capabilities, with plans to build a second facility near Junior's in El Campo, Texas.
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February 5, 2026
- Buyer
- 4x4 Capital
- Target
- Bob Evans Restaurants
- Seller
- Golden Gate Capital
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
4x4 Capital has acquired Bob Evans Restaurants from Golden Gate Capital to support the brand’s long-term growth. CEO Mickey Mills and the current management team are expected to remain in place, with 4x4 focusing on enhancing operations, guest experience, and brand value.
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February 4, 2026
- Buyer
- Westcap Mgt. Ltd., Westcap MBO III Investment LP
- Target
- Fit Foods LP
- Seller
- Jim McMahon
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Growth capital
Westcap Mgt. Ltd. has completed an investment in Fit Foods LP through Westcap MBO III Investment LP. Fit Foods is a Canadian-based manufacturer and distributor of sports nutrition and healthy-living supplements sold globally through a large distribution network.
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- Buyer
- Violet Foods LLC, Amphora Equity Partners
- Target
- Muir Glen
- Seller
- General Mills
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Violet Foods LLC, a portfolio company of Amphora Equity Partners, has acquired the Muir Glen brand of organic tomato products from General Mills. The acquisition, terms undisclosed, is an add-on that expands Violet Foods' tomato and sauce portfolio while allowing General Mills to divest a non-core brand and focus on faster-growing categories.
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January 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Buyers Edge Platform
- Target
- United Fresh Consortium (UFC)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Buyers Edge Platform has acquired United Fresh Consortium (UFC), a UK-based fresh produce platform, marking the launch of its Fresh division in Europe. The acquisition is intended to establish a network of growers and local fresh distribution partners across Europe and create a bridge between Buyers Edge's North American footprint and UFC's UK relationships to serve global foodservice operators.
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January 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Power Sustainable Lios, Farm Credit Canada, BMO Capital Partners, Latka family
- Target
- Crofter's Organic
- Seller
- Frontenac
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Power Sustainable Lios acquired Crofter's Organic, an Ontario-based producer of organic jams, jellies, and fruit spreads. The deal is supported by co-investments from Farm Credit Canada, BMO Capital Partners, and the founding Latka family, with proceeds intended to fund capacity expansion, brand building, and product innovation.
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January 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Charcuterie Artisans, Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP)
- Target
- La Quercia Cured Meats
- Seller
- Lynch Family Companies
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Type
- Addon
Charcuterie Artisans acquired La Quercia Cured Meats, a U.S.-made prosciutto and dry-cured pork specialist. The deal includes La Quercia’s Norwalk, Iowa production facility and its full product portfolio, with plans to expand the plant’s capacity by about 50% and dedicate it exclusively to prosciutto production.
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January 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Humble Growth
- Target
- simplyFUEL
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Humble Growth has acquired a minority growth-equity stake in simplyFUEL, the protein-snack brand founded by Mitzi Dulan. The partnership is intended to help simplyFUEL scale its brand and accelerate retail expansion (Costco, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Target) with Humble Growth providing hands-on operating and brand-building support.
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January 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Grant Avenue Capital, LLC
- Target
- 21st Century Healthcare, Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Grant Avenue Capital has acquired 21st Century Healthcare, a Tempe, Arizona-based manufacturer of vitamins, minerals and supplements for humans and pets. Grant Avenue will partner with CEO Kirk Neal and the existing management team to expand 21st Century's product portfolio, scale manufacturing and broaden retail and e-commerce distribution.
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January 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Highlander Partners, The Arnold Companies, NMP Capital
- Target
- Tapatío
- Seller
- Saavedra family
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Highlander Partners has acquired Tapatío, the No. 5 hot sauce brand in the U.S., from the Saavedra family with The Arnold Companies investing as a significant minority partner; the Saavedra family will retain a minority stake. J.P. Morgan led senior financing and NMP Capital provided financing and equity support. Highlander plans to use Tapatío as a platform for geographic expansion, deeper retail and foodservice penetration, and new product innovation.
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January 15, 2026
- Buyer
- MPearlRock, MidOcean Partners, Kroger, 84.51°
- Target
- The Good Crisp Company
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Addon
MPearlRock has acquired The Good Crisp Company, a clean-label salty snack brand founded by Matt Parry, to expand its better-for-you salty snacks platform. The Good Crisp's products are sold in over 20,000 retail doors across the U.S., Canada, Australia and the U.K.; financial terms were not disclosed.
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January 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Tropical Cheese Industries, AUA Private Equity Partners, Avance Investment Management
- Target
- Cibao Meat Products
- Seller
- Vieluf family (owners of Cibao Meat Products)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Addon
Tropical Cheese Industries, a PE-backed Hispanic dairy and refrigerated foods platform, has acquired Cibao Meat Products and will integrate it as the Cibao Meat Products Division. The deal (terms undisclosed) strengthens Tropical Cheese’s meats offering, adds cold‑chain logistics capabilities, gives the Vieluf family a rolled equity stake, and expands the combined company’s reach across the U.S. East Coast.
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- Buyer
- PAK Quality Foods LLC, Cross Rapids Capital L.P.
- Target
- H&R Foods, Vernon Transportation LP, AmTex H&R Foods LLP, Inc.
- Seller
- Vernon Transportation LP, AmTex H&R Foods LLP, Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
PAK Quality Foods LLC, a portfolio company of Cross Rapids Capital, has acquired substantially all assets of Vernon Transportation LP and AmTex H&R Foods LLP, which operate as H&R Foods, a regional food distributor based in Amarillo, Texas. The deal expands PAK Quality Foods’ product and service offerings and broadens its customer footprint across Texas and neighboring states; H&R Foods’ leadership (John and Barry Vernon) will remain with the business.
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