BERNI acquired by GROUPE ALLIANCE

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. The transaction was structured as a change of control in the mass‑market, IGP‑labelled sausage business, with managers reinvesting a portion of their proceeds to maintain alignment. The strategic rationale is anchored in Arcado’s position as a leading producer of premium IGP Charcuterie in the Franche‑Comté region, with a large share of the Morteau and Montbéliard sausage markets and a strong presence in large‑format retail

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. The strategic rationale resonates deeply with Premier Foods' growth playbook, leveraging its established branded growth model to amplify The Spice Tailor's momentum

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. During its ownership, Carlyle transformed IRCA from a primarily domestic Italian player into a leading European manufacturer with a growing presence in the United States

Credit Mutuel Equity and Bpifrance invested a joint equity ticket of approximately EUR10 million to acquire a minority stake in Adial. The operation is structured as an Owner Buy-Out (OBO) around the President who took over the company in 2015 and retains the majority stake. The deal is supported by senior debt provided by CIC Nord-Ouest and Bred. The capital injection aims to support the company's hyper-growth (42% CAGR), triple its size within 5 years, and expand its "Gang of Pizzas" franchise

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. smoked specialties (61% sales) and Dutch retail via Costco and Albert Heijn. Complementary footprints enable cross-selling, new customer wins, and U.S. market entry, aligning with smoked salmon demand surges (29% 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. Under PAI's ownership, Refresco completed significant acquisitions, including Cott's bottling activities and various regional players, solidifying its position as a global leader.

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. By acquiring an existing operational facility rather than building a new one (Greenfield), Benson Hill accelerates its speed to market and secures a scalable supply chain for its "clean label" ingredients

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. The round was designed to accelerate Huel's expansion in the United States, its second-largest market after the UK, as well as Germany and Japan

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. The transaction includes CANarchy’s full industrial infrastructure, alcoholic beverage licenses, and a dedicated management team with deep expertise in malt-based product development and manufacturing. A key element of the deal structure is the independence of CANarchy’s organizational structure, which will continue to function separately from Monster’s core energy drink business

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. Tequila is a fundamental ingredient in the Margarita, the most popular cocktail in the US, making this acquisition a seamless fit for Lucas Bols’ global cocktail-led growth strategy