Over the past few days, the food industry experienced several important acquisitions (some still in the works), particularly in the c-store sector, as well as manufacturing.
read moreThere have been about 30 acquisitions of restaurants or restaurant delivery/tech companies so far in 2019, in-line with the same time in 2018, according to Food Institute data, and the numbers appear to be going up.
read moreDespite consumers adopting healthier lifestyles, there's still a lot of room for indulgences, especially in the baked goods category.
read moreStartups have become the darlings of the food industry, offering the buzzwords consumers want (authenticity, transparency, sustainability, natural, organic) combined with the agility to pivot quickly once those buzzwords inevitably change. A small, successful brand is possibly the oxymoron of the manufacturing sector, as is hard to hold on to one title while keeping the other. Big companies have been trying to crack the code of the startup for a few years now, in hopes of creating brands that resonate with consumers in the way artisanal brands do, all the while grabbing market...
read moreThis past week has been a busy one for M&A in the food industry. The Food Institute tallied a whopping 17 deals in the U.S. alone, with four more occurring internationally. Below is a preview of some of the most notable deals.
read moreBy now, if you haven't heard about the Amazon deal to purchase Whole Foods Market, you've clearly been living under a rock. In the wake of the news, much of the press has focused on how Amazon can disrupt the grocery industry, how the logistical support of the e-commerce giant will push Whole Foods to the forefront of the emerging grocery delivery industry and how Amazon could plug...
read moreWhile most people are still reeling from last month's bombshell merger announcement from Amazon and Whole Foods Market, there have been plenty of other M&A deals signed since then. One of the more notable ones is Campbell Soup Co.'s plan to acquire Pacific Foods for $700 million in cash. The deal will accelerate Campbell's efforts to meet changing customer...
read moreFood industry merger and acquisition activity reached 410 deals in 2015, about 18% lower than the year prior, according to Food Institute's Food Business Mergers & Acquisitions 2015. Even though 2015's totals were lower than the previous year, that does not mean companies were not busy. Rather, businesses continued to turn to larger deals with direct competitors.
read moreThe American Dream is the national ethos and founding pillar upon our economic system. The ideals contained within the Dream spell out a path to prosperity, success and upward social mobility through hard work and determination. But the American Dream isn't always so easy to achieve, a lesson Haggen learned the hard way when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this...
read moreEvery sector of the food industry is experiencing an increase in merger activity, possibly demonstrating a shift from organic expansion to acquisition-based expansion. In 2014, the Food Institute recorded the highest amount of deals in a decade, and M&A is on pace to remain high in 2015. One category that has been historically stagnant is confectioners, but it looks as if that is changing. From 2011 to 2013, there were consistently five confectionery deals each year, but in 2014 that number...
read moreThe continued merging of food and health could lead to an increase in merger activity as both food and drug companies jump on board the trend to take advantage of the booming market. The market is expected to be worth $280 billion in 2018, double what it was in 2011. Already the number of annual deals between nutraceutical companies climbed from 95 in 2011 to 185 in 2014, reported read more
Larger food companies may increase acquisitions of smaller organic producers in the wake of Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Co.'s merger, according to analysts. The two companies could be busy dealing with the merger for the next one to two years, giving other corporations time to bulk up on natural and organic brands, reported Reuters. Both larger players and smaller targets may gain some...
read moreThere have been more additions to the growing list of mergers and acquisitions in 2019.
read moreMondelez International unveiled a new growth strategy Sept. 7, which included pursuing opportunities in the c-store channel.
read moreUnited Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Supervalu Inc. for approximately $2.9 billion on July 26.
read moreSo far in 2018, food companies have been relatively active in the M&A arena, which could mean another year of strong merger growth. This week was host to a few notable deals, particularly in the manufacturing and foodservice sectors.
read moreFood businesses have been busy with acquisitions the past few years, with some of the most high-profile deals coming out in just the past few months. Aside from the notorious Whole Foods/Amazon deal, there have been many other multi-billion dollar mergers in the industry in the first half of 2017. Mergers and acquisitions for the first two quarters of the year climbed to 273 deals, a 6.6% increase from the same period last year, according to data compiled from our mergers and acquisitions...
read moreIn February, a tremor was felt across the food world as news broke that the Kraft Heinz Co. was looking to acquire Unilever PLC. Although the deal was rejected and withdrawn, analysts now believe that a follow-up effort will be presented by Kraft Heinz to acquire the consumer packaged goods giant.
read moreFood industry merger activity, particularly among retailers, will remain strong through 2016 and beyond, according to The Food Institute's webinar, "Will Food Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Ever Slow Down?"
read moreThe first week back after the holidays is sometimes a slow one. Everyone is just getting back into their regular routine, shifting their brains away from parties and presents. It also tends to be a slow week for company announcements and food industry news. However, this year seems to be different, especially among convenience stores, who have been particularly busy the past few days.
read moreTwo of the most important attributes Americans look for when buying a product or service are price and variety. Consumers like to have a wide selection of options to choose from, especially if they can compare prices and make sure they are getting the best value for their money. However, both of these factors rely on business competition. The market needs to have many companies in the same sector in order to create the incentive needed to keep prices low and to make sure there are products...
read moreSupermarket mergers and acquisitions have been heating up in the past week, as four new deals in the industry were announced. Many retailers are using acquisitions to expand their chain or release new product offerings, instead of doing so organically.
read moreBBX Sweet Holdings, a subsidiary of BBX Capital Corporation, acquired Kencraft Inc. Kencraft Candy manufactures a variety of hard candies at its 50,000-sq. ft. facility outside of Salt Lake City, UT, including: Lollipops, LolliKits, LolliLetters, Candy Sticks, Candy Canes, Bubblegum Buddies, Royal Icing Decorations, and Panoramic Sugar Easter Eggs.
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