THE SPICE TAILOR acquired by PREMIER FOODS

Orkla Food Ingredients (OFI) has agreed to acquire 84% of Denali Ingredients from the founding family. The deal includes a potential earn-out ("top-up payment") based on future growth. The seller and CEO will retain a combined ~16% stake. This acquisition increases OFI's "Sweet Ingredients" vertical by 45% and provides a strategic foothold in the US market.

JDE Peet’s, a Netherlands‑based global coffee and beverage group listed on Euronext Amsterdam, acquired Les 2 Marmottes from FrenchFood Capital I in an all‑equity transaction structured as a 100% asset purchase. The deal represents JDE Peet’s first direct entry into the French herbal infusion market and complements its already extensive tea and coffee portfolio, which includes brands such as L’Or, Senseo, Tassimo, Jacques Vabre, and Grand’Mère. The acquisition is strictly accretive to the group’s strategic agenda of diversifying its beverage mix beyond coffee, a category that represents about 85% of JDE Peet’s revenues, while tea and infusions still account for a low single‑digit share of sales

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

The acquisition of Boncolac and Mag'M by Waterland is a strategic move to create a leading player in the French frozen pastry market. The deal brings together two complementary companies, Boncolac and Mag'M, which will operate under a new holding company - renamed later ONORE. The combined entity will benefit from synergies in production, distribution, and marketing, enabling it to increase its market share and expand its product offerings. The acquisition is also expected to facilitate Boncolac's international expansion plans, particularly in Asia, Europe, and the United States, where Mag'M has an established client base

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

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. Credit Mutuel Equity had backed the company since the late 1980s through three successive buyouts (1997, 2003, 2008). This acquisition allows Groupe Alliance to diversify its product portfolio into value-added cured meats.

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.

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