MINISTRY OF CAKE acquired by MADEMOISELLE DESSERTS

Following an 18-month "marathon" process, Eurazeo acquired a portfolio of 14 brands from the US giant Mondelez. Eurazeo outbid PAI Partners and Katjes by proposing a robust industrial project. The transition required the creation of a new HQ, recruiting 230 people for corporate functions, and an ambitious EUR35M industrial investment plan—including the repatriation of Terry's production from Poland to Strasbourg

Cérélia Group has acquired English Bay Batter from the Canadian investment holding Kilmer Van Nostrand. This transaction is a transformative step in Cérélia’s internationalization, shifting its revenue mix from 35% to 65% international (with North America representing a quarter of total sales)

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

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)

Meeschaert Capital (now Meanings Capital Partners) entered Compagnie Coloniale’s capital through a minority growth‑equity investment of EUR 1 million, providing “new money” to support the company’s commercial redeployment and international 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

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

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

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

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