Financial Times - Banking

JULY 16, 2025

City leaders underwhelmed by Rachel Reeves’ financial strategy Guinness owner Diageo to replace chief executive Debra Crew Proteins in human body reveal warning signs for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Tech Sections Tech Home Artificial intelligence Semiconductors Cyber Security Social Media Most Read OpenAI to take cut of ChatGPT shopping sales in hunt (..)

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

They’re doing $3,000,000 in sales at a 10% EBITDA profitability margin. By the time of this recording for 2023, sales for Gerber were $2.9 That valuation depending on how you look at it, boils down to 193% of sales or about 15 times EBITDA. This is total BS. But again, 1 + 1 = 3 or more. And I want to give an example.

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Financial Times - Banking

JUNE 17, 2025

Fun water-resistant watches for less than £300 Clay mates: ‘It’s like having a Dyson purifier embedded in your walls’ ‘They’ve got 20 Canalettos in the dining room!’

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Financial Times - Banking

JULY 16, 2025

City leaders underwhelmed by Rachel Reeves’ financial strategy Guinness owner Diageo to replace chief executive Debra Crew Proteins in human body reveal warning signs for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Tech Sections Tech Home Artificial intelligence Semiconductors Cyber Security Social Media Most Read OpenAI to take cut of ChatGPT shopping sales in hunt (..)

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 3, 2025

Despite projected sales reaching $1.5 year-over-year, with “food away from home” prices up 3.8%. Climate-related disruptions, such as extreme droughts, hurricanes, and the spread of avian flu, have affected meat and produce supply chains, driving wholesale food costs higher. 1 57% prefer ordering food to eating at a restaurant.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 3, 2025

trillion in total sales, marking a 4% year over year increase on 2024. With over 700,000 restaurants and food service locations nationwide and a workforce of 15.9 Projected Fast-Casual Market Size Over Time M&A and Market Restructuring M&A activity remains strong in Food & Beverage, with approximately 100 deals per quarter.

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Financial Times - Banking

JULY 15, 2025

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Razorpay

JUNE 24, 2025

The Challenge: Bringing Digital Ease to a Physical-First Business Absolute Barbeque’s experience-first philosophy extended beyond food—but its operations had to catch up with shifting customer expectations. Razorpay became the technology partner that made that leap seamless.

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CNBC: Investing

JUNE 12, 2025

The bank downgraded the food and consumer packaged goods company to an underperform rating from neutral. On the other hand, demand elasticity for single-serve frozen meals has now approached the higher end of Galbo's packaged food coverage, which should limit Conagra's pricing power with its consumers.

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Global Banking & Finance

JULY 3, 2023

Sainsbury’s says UK food inflation falling as sales rise By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Sainsbury’s, Britain’s second largest supermarket group, said on Tuesday food inflation was starting to fall as a return to volume growth helped power a 9.8% rise in quarterly underlying sales.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

INNOVATIVE FOOD HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES SALE OF FLORIDA BUILDING, NETTING THE COMPANY $1.9 MILLION.

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PE Hub

JANUARY 31, 2024

Bain Capital bets on consumer food and health. The post Searchlight preps sale of auto diagnostics company Opus Group; Bain Capital finds opportunity in consumer food and health appeared first on PE Hub.

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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The investment bank cut its price target 5% but thinks declining inflation and strong pricing power will still help lift shares in the year ahead.

Food

CNBC: Investing

JULY 17, 2025

Analysts at several firms have this week told clients that the return of the Snack Wrap — the fan favorite that was originally discontinued in 2016 — has been positive for the fast food giant. same-store sales are tracking for a growth rate of around 7% in the third quarter, he said.

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Global Banking & Finance

DECEMBER 2, 2024

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Unilever is looking to sell several food brands that have combined sales of around 1 billion euros ($1.05 billion), Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher told Dutch financial daily FD in an interview published on Monday.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JUNE 5, 2024

Family Dollar has struggled with its operations in recent years, and Dollar Tree said in March that it would close nearly 1,000 of the stores.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

JULY 3, 2024

Investment bank Stephens hired to find suitors for business, which wants to expand overseas operations The high-end steakhouse chain Hawksmoor has been put up for sale in a deal that could value it at about £100m.

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Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

GDANSK (Reuters) -Croatian food retailer Studenac is planning an initial public offering with plans to list on the stock exchanges of Warsaw and Zagreb, the company said on Thursday. The offer will consist of new shares and the sale of existing shares by current shareholders.

Food

Global Banking & Finance

JULY 1, 2024

The group which, with a UK market share of […]

Food

Global Banking & Finance

JULY 2, 2024

UK’s Sainsbury’s sales up 3%, poor weather dents non-food demand By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Sainsbury’s, Britain’s second-largest supermarket group, reported a 3% rise in first-quarter underlying sales on Tuesday, although weather-related weakness in non-food categories partially offset robust demand for groceries, sending (..)

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Global Banking & Finance

JANUARY 11, 2024

M&S claims Christmas crown as food and clothing sales beat forecasts By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -British retailer Marks & Spencer on Thursday reported a better-than-expected 8.1% rise in sales over the Christmas trading period, driven by market-leading growth in food and a strong performance in womenswear.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 11, 2024

GrubMarket, a B2B food marketplace that primarily sells to retail grocers, has become one of the most active buyers in food distribution M&A. Why is GrubMarket, a technology company, buying up B2B food distributors? Those dual experiences shaped Xu’s vision of modernizing the food supply chain.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The robust M&A markets of 2021 and 2022 lost their momentum as concerns over an impending recession and rising interest rates caused a shrink in the pool of companies available for sale and a decline in buyer demand. The post Food & Beverage 3Q 2023 Report appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. Read the full report.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 1, 2024

A leading provider of commercial food-service furniture solutions initiates sell-side engagement managed by Sun Acquisitions. This partnership allows our client to focus on its core operations while navigating the sale process seamlessly. About Sun Acquisitions Sun Acquisitions is a Chicago based mergers and acquisitions firm.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 10, 2024

In this article, which joins our ongoing coverage of the Food & Beverage industry, we introduce an overview of M&A activity in food distribution with a focus on fresh food. The pandemic accelerated innovation at all levels as it spotlighted weaknesses and systemic inefficiencies, particularly in food distribution.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

AUGUST 25, 2023

Dutch multinational brewer takes €300m loss from transfer of assets to Russia’s Arnest Group Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Heineken has completed its lengthy exit from Russia with the sale of its operations there for a symbolic €1, after Moscow clamped down on asset sales in retaliation for western sanctions.

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Global Banking & Finance

JULY 21, 2023

British retail sales beat expectations in June By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British retail sales rose more than expected in June, boosted by unusually hot weather and a rebound in food sales after a dip the month before when public holidays disrupted normal spending patterns, official figures showed on Friday.

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 21, 2024

Schaumburg, Illinois – August 21, 2024 – Sun Acquisitions, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm headquartered in Chicago, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Petersen International Furniture to Commonwealth Initiatives LLC. This powerful combination is poised to drive significant growth for both entities in the future.

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Global Banking & Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

(Reuters) – Packaged food company Kellanova topped Wall Street estimates for third-quarter sales on Thursday, driven by resilient demand for its ready-to-eat breakfast items and snacks despite rising prices.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Unlock the potential of the dairy market by embracing change and innovation in an evolving industry For business owners in the food and beverage industry, the dairy market presents both challenges and opportunities. The rise of plant-based alternatives has impacted traditional dairy sales, but the industry remains strong.

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TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 14, 2024

On the other hand, it also underscores Delivery Hero’s ongoing retreat from that same market: The sale […] © 2024 TechCrunch. The deal is part of Uber Eats’ strategy to expand in Asia, specifically by strengthening its position in Taiwan. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Global Banking & Finance

OCTOBER 6, 2023

UK’s J D Wetherspoon posts higher sales on resilient demand (Reuters) -British pub group J D Wetherspoon said on Friday sales in the first nine weeks of its financial year rose nearly 10% on strong demand for its lower-than-average priced drinks and food amid a cost-of-living crisis.

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Razorpay

MAY 29, 2023

Nutrinda Food Sciences is a startup focused on the spices and condiments market within the food and beverages sector. Committed to delivering high-quality food items, the company prioritises every aspect of the production process. This led to increased sales and revenue for the company. Get Line of Credit

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Periculum Capital

MAY 21, 2024

Periculum Capital Company, LLC is pleased to announce it has advised Prairie Mills Products, LLC, an Indiana-based specialty corn milling company, in its sale to Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. Periculum was engaged to advise on the sale of the business by the owner, John Cory, due to Periculum’s extensive food and ag expertise.

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Global Banking & Finance

JULY 10, 2023

Food prices squeeze consumers in June, hot weather boosts summer spending: BRC By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – Unusually hot weather boosted sales of sun screen and barbecue food in Britain last month, a British Retail Consortium survey showed on Tuesday, but consumers spent less on big-ticket items as high food prices continued to squeeze (..)

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 4, 2023

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the successful sale of Custom Cylinders, Inc. These products are used for food packaging and processing, medical, printing, automotive, material handling systems and other applications. After the sale of the business, Larry noted, “Custom Cylinders, Inc. to Approvis Partners, LLC.

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Global Banking & Finance

JULY 20, 2023

Mr Kipling maker Premier Foods expects profit at top end of market view (Reuters) -Premier Foods on Thursday forecast full-year profit at the top end of market expectations after the company reported higher sales for the first quarter.

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