COMPAGNIE COLONIALE acquired by MEANINGS CAPITAL PARTNERS

The investment by Bridgepoint Development Capital in Vitamin Well marks a significant milestone in the company's growth journey, providing it with the necessary capital and expertise to further expand its market presence and accelerate its growth trajectory. The transaction, which is subject to merger clearance, is expected to close before the end of the first quarter of 2017, and will enable Vitamin Well to leverage Bridgepoint Development Capital's extensive network and expertise to drive its strategic growth initiatives

Charterhouse Capital Partners acquires Optima / Mec3, a global leader in artisanal ice cream ingredients with a 12% market share, in a deal valued at an estimated EUR400 million, outbidding Permira, Cinven, Carlyle, and Froneri (Nestle/R&R). Charterhouse is investing through its EUR2.3 billion Fund X, marking its third Italian deal in three years.

Groupe Bel entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in MOM Group from the private equity firm LBO France. The current management team will remain in place and retain a minority shareholding, ensuring a degree of operational autonomy for MOM within the larger Bel group. This transaction concludes a secondary LBO initiated in 2010. LBO France had previously received interest from other financial sponsors and industrial players but chose to hold the asset longer to maximize the value created by its US expansion

Investcorp has agreed to sell Tyrrells to the US-based Amplify Snack Brands. This exit marks the culmination of a highly successful three-year holding period for Investcorp, during which sales and EBITDA more than doubled. The value creation strategy focused on aggressive international expansion (international sales grew from 20% to 40% of total) and product diversification beyond potato crisps into popcorn and vegetable chips. For Amplify, buying Tyrrells instantly provides a global platform to launch its own US brands (like SkinnyPop) into Europe and Australia

Danone has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire The WhiteWave Foods Company in an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Danone will acquire all outstanding shares of WhiteWave for $56.25 per share. The transaction is fully funded through debt, with Danone confident in maintaining its strong investment-grade credit rating. This strategic combination doubles the size of Danone's US business and positions the company as the global leader in organic foods and fresh dairy products

Danone has acquired a 40% stake in Michel & Augustin through its Danone Manifesto Ventures arm, as part of a structured transaction that enables a gradual increase in the French group's capital. This deal was completed through the purchase of shares from the founders and the Artemis holding company, owned by the Pinault family. The transaction is part of a strategic partnership aimed at supporting Michel & Augustin's growth, with a focus on international development, particularly in the United States, a key market identified by the brand

Wessanen, the Dutch listed organic food group and parent company of Distriborg in France, agreed to acquire Ineobio and its Destination brand in a full‑capital transaction following a process conducted exclusively with industrial buyers. The acquisition is structured as a strategic bolt‑on aimed at strengthening Wessanen’s leadership in organic beverages and expanding its coffee offering, where the group already had a presence through brands such as Alter Eco and Bonneterre. The deal fits Wessanen’s broader strategy of building sustainable food and beverage segment, leveraging organic, healthy, and responsible sourcing credentials to reinforce its European footprint

Hana Group, backed by its institutional financial sponsor TA Associates, has completed the strategic cross-border acquisition of Peace Dining Corp from its founder, Josh Onishi. Peace Dining Corp operates as a pioneer in the North American and British grocery retail concession markets, managing an extensive network of roughly 200 Asian culinary kiosks across high-end grocery chains, notably Whole Foods Market, under the Genji, Mai, and Wok Street Kitchen brands, alongside a dedicated B2B catering division

The friendly cash tender offer initiated by Gruppo Campari to acquire Société des Produits Marnier-Lapostolle represents a strategic transition from an expiring multi-partner distribution framework into a unified, corporate-owned distribution model designed to unlock immediate commercial synergies. The transaction structure includes the immediate buyout of a 17.19% controlling stake from the founding family descendants, coupled with a shareholders' agreement governing put-and-call options for the remaining 29% family equity block exercisable starting in 2021, alongside a public tender offer aimed at achieving a full squeeze-out and subsequent delisting from Euronext Paris

Refresco acquired 100% of DIS. This transaction was highly strategic as it focused on "Canning"—a packaging format experiencing double-digit growth driven by the surge in energy drinks and craft sodas. The deal allowed Refresco to add approximately 800 million cans to its annual production capacity and secure a state-of-the-art facility in a prime logistical location.