ADIAL acquired by CREDIT MUTUEL EQUITY

Premier Foods agreed to acquire 100% of The Spice Tailor shares on a cash-free, debt-free basis, marking a strategic bolt-on to its ethnic foods portfolio. Transaction facts highlight a full ownership transfer, funded via cash and committed facilities, with completion pending merger control clearance and structured earn-outs over three years tied to future sales performance

Groupe Chevrillon acquired a majority stake in Arcado, taking control of the French charcuterie group from its previous financial sponsors, including MBO & Co and Amundi PEF, while the founding Paget family retained a minority interest

Advent International has acquired IRCA in a secondary buyout from The Carlyle Group, marking a significant transaction in the European food ingredients sector. Carlyle, which acquired a majority stake in 2017 and later increased its ownership, successfully executed a value creation strategy focused on internationalization and strategic acquisitions

Groupe Alliance acquired 100% of the equity in Berni from the owner family and its historical financial partner, Credit Mutuel Equity. The deal resolves a succession issue, as there was no third generation of the family to take over

Hilton Food Group plc completed the acquisition of Dutch Seafood Company B.V. from H2 Equity Partners B.V., securing full ownership of the smoked salmon specialist. Rationale centers on diversifying Hilton's protein portfolio into high-growth seafood, leveraging Foppen's leadership in U.S...

KKR acquired a majority stake in Refresco from PAI Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI). This transaction marks the exit of PAI and BCI after a highly successful four-year holding period, during which the group's enterprise value nearly doubled

Benson Hill has acquired the assets of ZFS Creston, LLC from Zeeland Farm Services. This strategic acquisition provides Benson Hill with immediate industrial capacity to process its proprietary "Ultra-High Protein" soybeans into value-added ingredients (soy flour, white flake) for the human and pet food markets

In December 2022, Huel closed a $24M funding round led by Highland Europe, with participation from actor Idris Elba, TV presenter Jonathan Ross, and TALA CEO Grace Beverley. At the time of the round, Huel reported $170M in annual revenue, representing 40% year-over-year growth, driven by the successful launch of its hot meal range and a strategic transition from direct-to-consumer to omnichannel retail distribution

Monster Beverage Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective LLC for a total cash consideration. This acquisition represents a landmark strategic pivot for Monster, serving as its primary entry point into the alcoholic beverage sector

Lucas Bols entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Tequila Partida LLC, including its Mexican subsidiaries Casa Partida and Tequila Partida de Mexico, from the Shansby Trust and Edrington USA. This acquisition is a strategic move to integrate one of the fastest-growing spirits categories into the Lucas Bols portfolio, specifically targeting the high-growth ultra-premium tequila segment in the United States