Tag: acquisitions
Why Conagra Is Ready to Say ‘Arrivederci’ to Chef Boyardee
Conagra is reportedly exploring the sale of its Chef Boyardee brand, a once-dominant player now struggling amid shifting consumer preferences for healthier options, as many similar legacy brands face limited growth prospects.
FI News Review (August 23, 2024) – C-Store Domination: Could Circle K Buy Out 7-Eleven?
Market Signals: Unpacking the Veggie Grill Acquisition
Plant-based chain Next Level Burger has acquired Veggie Grill from vegan investment fund VegInvest. The Food Institute spoke with industry analysts to unpack the potential ramifications of this transaction amidst ongoing financial challenges for plant-based and the restaurant industry at large.
FI Fast Break audio news: Jan. 25, 2023
The latest FI news podcast touches on an innovative company that’s inserting pork and beef genes into soybeans and peas.
Analysis: Food Industry M&A Activity Shows No Signs of Slowing
Merger and acquisition activity in the food and beverage industry heated up in 2021, making up for lost time in the early days of the pandemic, but industry experts told The Food Institute the trend …
Product and Technology Gap ‘Fill-ins’ to Continue Driving Agtech M&A
Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a big year for agtech M&A activity. According to AgFunder’s 2021 Farm Tech Investment Report, 37 agriculture technology M&A deals were completed in fiscal year 2020. As is often the case, …
FI Webinar Recap: What’s Driving Food & Beverage M&A Activity?
The food and beverage industry has seen no shortage of mergers and acquisitions of late, to put it mildly. And that begs the question: What, exactly, are the driving forces behind these transactions? In a recent webinar …
M&A, IPO Activity Picking Up Pace
Acquisitions and IPOs seem to be gaining momentum heading into the summer. Here’s a look at notable business moves in the food industry in recent days: PILGRIM’S PRIDE TO ACQUIRE KERRY CONSUMER FOODS Pilgrim’s Pride …
FI Fast Break: May 20, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we break down restaurants’ labor shortage, mask mandates, and the plant-based protein market. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – May 20, …
Food Industry M&A: What to Expect in 2021 & Beyond
Industry Insiders: Current Market ‘Very Conducive to M&A’ in Food Industry
On March 17, The Food Institute hosted a webinar on the prospects for mergers and acquisitions activity in the food industry. The event provided a deep dive into M&A trends, with analysis from Lech Czerski, …
Why Essentia’s Growth and Exit is a Critical Model for Strategics and Smart Investors
Many investors are chasing the next RX Bar deal. They scan trade PR, follow Bevnet, and angle in aggressively on the latest fad-driven startups. When these folks approach founders, they like to pressure the founder …
Food Industry Part of `SPACtacular’ Shift in Capital Markets
The food industry is one of many accelerating the use of special purpose acquisition companies. But with SPACs positioned to quadruple this year, are these companies poised to become the next Internet bubble or subprime …
Report: Hormel in Talks to Buy Planters, Continuing Greater Snack Acquisition Trend
Hormel is reportedly in talks to buy Planters from Kraft Heinz for approximately $3 billion. Citing people familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal said the deal could be announced as early as next …
McCormick Enters New Year on Acquisition Spree
McCormick & Company, which manufactures spices, seasoning mixes, and more for a large swath of the food industry, has worked feverishly in recent months to strengthen and diversify its business through strategic acquisitions. In particular, …
How Will the KIND Acquisition Change M&A?
How will the KIND acquisition change the food mergers and acquisitions market in the years to come? Join Food Institute Podcast Host Chris Campbell as he speaks with Dr. James F. Richardson, founder of Premium …
Walmart Continues to Advance its Businesses During the Pandemic
Walmart has made several business moves recently that involve a delivery acquisition and a COVID-19 testing-related investment. Walmart acquired select assets of JoyRun in a bid to incorporate its peer-to-peer food and drink delivery service …
Mars to Acquire KIND North America
Mars Inc. has agreed to acquire KIND North America. The companies have partnered over the last three years to bring KIND into new geographies and categories. As a result, KIND has expanded into more than …
Notable Acquisitions Despite Economic Challenges
Food Institute Focus – Notable Acquisitions Despite Economic Challenge
Acquisitions Making Headlines
Food Institute Focus – Acquisitions Making Headlines
Mergers & Acquisitions Close Out 2019
Food Institute Focus – Mergers & Acquisitions Close Out 2019