Tag: mergers & acquisitions

GrubMarket announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Hunts Point, New York-based Mendez International, a multi-generation family-owned wholesale distribution business based in New York's iconic Hunts Point Produce Market.

Legacy Food Group announced today the acquisitions of Keck's Food Service, Inc. ("Keck's"), M&V Provisions Co. ("M&V"), Thomsen Foodservice, Inc. ("Thomsen"), and Legacy Foodservice Alliance ("LFA"), supported by an investment from Quad-C Management, Inc. ("Quad-C") a private equity firm in Charlottesville, VA.

The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. announced today that they have entered a definitive agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Continuing its growth path fueling significant plans for expansion, Pure Flavor announces the acquisition of MightyVine, a leading Midwest CEA Tomato grower & brand in Rochelle, IL, to add to its expanding portfolio of greenhouses and distribution centres.

An estimated 400 stores are expected to be divested in Kroger and Albertsons’ $24.6 billion deal, worth up to $2 billion.

Agribusiness owners thinking of selling their company—whether to explore new endeavors or enjoy more leisure time—often look to family members, senior management, or known competitors to acquire a stake in the business. 

In the realm of fresh produce or the greater food industry—outside the Kroger-Albertsons deal—what does the future hold for merger and acquisition (M&A) activity? Will the pace quicken or slow due to inflation and other factors?

Many in the greater food industry are waiting to see what happens with the proposed merger of Kroger Company and Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Subway today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Roark Capital.

The role of private equity—and its impact on mergers and acquisitions (M&A)—continues to evolve.