Sunrise Acquires Days, Its First Alcohol‑Free Beer Brand
London‑based distributor Sunrise, which handles Efes and Orion in the UK, announced it has acquired Days, the fastest‑growing non‑alcoholic beer brand in the country. The deal gives Sunrise its first alcohol‑free brand and expands its brewery portfolio, while Days will benefit from Sunrise’s distribution network of over 3,500 points.
Rogue Raises $2.5M and Secures Launch in 2,800 Walmart Stores Nationwide
Los Angeles‑based snack brand Rogue announced a $2.5 million pre‑seed round led by Science Inc., with participation from Uncommon VC and Simple Food Ventures. The funding will support its national rollout in 2,800 Walmart stores and expand its creator‑driven digital commerce...
Prodalim Acquires Better Juice to Drive Sugar Reduction in Beverages
Dutch juice giant Prodalim has completed the acquisition of Israeli startup Better Juice, which uses microbial enzymes to convert fruit sugars into dietary fibre and non‑digestible molecules. The deal will accelerate Better Juice’s technology rollout in the US and expand...
Amadori Acquires Granarolo’s Unconventional Plant‑based Foods Business
Italian poultry group Amadori has completed the acquisition of Granarolo’s Unconventional plant‑based foods business, including the Coriano production site and the Unconventional 100 % Vegetale brand. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Amadori’s protein portfolio and aims to position it...
Laird Superfood Acquires Terrasoul Superfoods in $60M Deal
Laird Superfood announced the acquisition of Terrasoul Superfoods, adding sourcing and manufacturing capabilities to its functional nutrition platform. The $60 million venture capital investment from Nexus Capital gives the investor a 71.7% stake, and the deal includes a potential $5 million earn‑out....
Dine Brands Acquires 12 Applebee’s Restaurants in Virginia
Dine Brands announced it has completed the acquisition of 12 Applebee’s restaurant locations in Virginia during Q1 2026. The deal expands its company‑owned portfolio as part of its dual‑brand growth strategy. Deal value was not disclosed.
George Weston Foods Acquires Abe’s Bagels
Australian food giant George Weston Foods has completed the acquisition of New Zealand‑founded bakery brand Abe’s Bagels. The deal expands GWF’s portfolio of bakery products, adding a brand with over $41 million in revenue and a dominant market share in Australia...
Breakthru Beverage Group Signs LOI to Acquire RNDC's Kentucky and Indiana Joint Venture Stakes
Breakthru Beverage Group announced it has signed a letter of intent to purchase Republic National Distributing Company's stakes in joint venture operations with National Wine & Spirits in Kentucky and Indiana. The transaction, pending a definitive agreement and regulatory approval,...
Colorado Premium Acquires Old Hickory Smokehouse to Add Smoked Protein Capabilities
Colorado Premium, a value‑added protein manufacturer, announced the acquisition of Old Hickory Smokehouse, a family‑owned smoked and cooked protein producer. The deal expands Colorado Premium’s portfolio by adding naturally smoked proteins to its sous‑vide offerings and will bring additional investment...
Suja Life Prices IPO at $21, Raises $186.69M
Organic juice maker Suja Life priced its IPO at $21 per share on May 6, 2026, selling 8.89 million shares and raising $186.69 million. The shares are set to begin trading on Nasdaq on May 7, 2026. Goldman Sachs, Jefferies,...
Fazer Acquires Swedish Confectioner Aroma to Boost Pick‑and‑mix Business
Finnish food group Fazer announced the acquisition of Swedish confectioner Konfektyrfabriken Aroma, aiming to strengthen its pick‑and‑mix and seasonal candy offerings in Sweden. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, and Aroma employs around 100 staff across three production...
SATS Acquires Additional 40% Stake in Nanjing Weizhou Airline Food, Raising Ownership to 90%
SATS Ltd. announced on May 6, 2026 that it has acquired an additional 40% stake in Nanjing Weizhou Airline Food Corp., Ltd., increasing its ownership to 90% and gaining operational control of the Chinese frozen aviation meals producer. The deal expands SATS’...
Listen Ventures Invests in Smearcase to Fuel Expansion
Smearcase, the cottage‑cheese‑based ice‑cream brand FroCo, has secured an undisclosed investment from Chicago‑based venture firm Listen Ventures to accelerate its channel strategy and expand into about 1,000 retail doors by Q2 2026.
Pappas Restaurants Completes Acquisition of On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Pappas Restaurants, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, adding the Tex‑Mex chain to its portfolio of dining concepts. The deal expands Pappas' restaurant portfolio, which already includes Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Pappasito's...
Vion Food Group Sells German Slaughterhouse to ABP Food Group
Vion Food Group announced it will sell its Buchloe slaughterhouse in Germany to Ireland-based ABP Food Group. The facility processes about 90,000 cattle annually and employs roughly 270 staff. Financial terms were undisclosed and the transaction awaits antitrust clearance and...
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea Completes $28.3M Acquisition of Farmer Brothers
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea completed its acquisition of Farmer Brothers Coffee Co., paying approximately $28.3 million in cash. The deal was approved by Farmer Brothers' stockholders on May 1 and closed after trading was halted on May 5, taking the company private.
Campbell’s Company Acquires 49% Stake in La Regina for $286M
Campbell’s Company has acquired a 49% stake in Italian pasta sauce maker La Regina for $286 million, with an initial cash payment of $146 million on May 4, 2026 and a deferred $140 million payment due a year later. The strategic investment secures Campbell’s supply...
RSGBL Completes Acquisition of Cargill's Corn Milling Plant in India
Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd. (RSGBL) has completed the acquisition of Cargill's corn milling plant and related assets in Davangere, Karnataka, India. The facility, with a 300,000‑tonne annual capacity, expands RSGBL's footprint in southern India and supports its growth in...
Milky Mist Secures $58.8M Pre‑IPO Funding From Temasek‑backed Jongsong Investments
Milky Mist Dairy Food raised about Rs 482 crore (≈ $58.8 million) in a pre‑IPO round, with Jongsong Investments, a Temasek subsidiary, anchoring the primary capital infusion of Rs 357 crore and a secondary share sale of Rs 125 crore. The funds will support expansion, capacity additions and...
Magnum Ice Cream Company Completes Acquisition of 61.9% Stake in Kwality Wall's
Unilever's demerged unit, The Magnum Ice Cream Company, has completed the acquisition of a 61.9% stake in Indian dairy brand Kwality Wall's. The deal expands Magnum's footprint in India's fast‑growing ice‑cream market and brings Kwality Wall's under its subsidiary structure....
Sapporo USA Sells Stone Brewing to Firestone Walker for Undisclosed Sum
Sapporo USA announced it will sell Stone Brewing to Firestone Walker, the flagship brand of Duvel USA, in a deal whose financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction marks Sapporo’s exit from the craft‑beer segment after acquiring Stone for $165 million...
Bisca Acquires Ireland’s East Coast Bakehouse
Danish biscuit maker Bisca has completed the acquisition of Ireland’s East Coast Bakehouse, a Drogheda‑based bakery that supplies private‑label products to major UK and Irish retailers. The deal, effective 1 May 2026, makes East Coast Bakehouse a standalone subsidiary of Bisca’s international...
Casa Tarradellas Acquires Calidad Pascual’s Gurb Milk Facility
Spanish dairy producer Calidad Pascual announced the sale of its Gurb milk plant in Barcelona to pizza maker Casa Tarradellas. The undisclosed transaction will see the facility converted to mozzarella production to support Casa Tarradellas' pizza operations, aligning with Calidad Pascual's restructuring...
Karali Group Acquires 19 Real Greek Outlets, Rescuing Chain From Collapse
Karali Group, owner of Cote Brasserie, has purchased 19 of The Real Greek's 28 outlets, rescuing the Mediterranean restaurant chain from collapse and saving 358 jobs. The sale follows Fulham Shore's plan to appoint administrators and aims to place the...
Nestlé Confirms Sale of Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital
Nestlé announced that it will sell its Blue Bottle Coffee brand to Chinese private equity firm Centurium Capital, the majority shareholder of Luckin Coffee. The agreement marks the first direct confirmation from the parties involved, indicating the deal is formally...
The Wine Group Acquires St. Agrestis, Maker of Phony Negroni
The Wine Group has completed the acquisition of St. Agrestis, the maker of the non‑alcoholic Phony Negroni RTD. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, expands TWG’s presence into the spirits and zero‑proof market. St. Agrestis will continue operating...
RNDC Signs LOI to Sell Control State Operations to Martignetti Companies
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has signed a letter of intent to sell its operations in 17 U.S. control states to Martignetti Companies. The acquisition, covering states such as Alabama, Idaho, and Pennsylvania, is expected to close this summer pending...
Sigma Foods Acquires Roger Wood Foods
Sigma Foods, the Mexican meat and dairy group, has completed the acquisition of US‑based smoked meats producer Roger Wood Foods. The deal, terms undisclosed, adds a new manufacturing site in the US southeast and expands Sigma’s portfolio with a trusted...
Visit Pittsburgh Funds MixBurgh Foundation to Boost Cocktail Tourism
Visit Pittsburgh announced a partnership with the newly launched MixBurgh Foundation, providing capital and support to promote the city's cocktail bar scene. The tourism board's investment aims to create a year‑round marketing campaign and a flagship MixBurgh Weekend event to...
Sazerac Makes Strategic Investment in 818 Tequila, Becoming Exclusive US Distributor
Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila has secured a strategic investment from Sazerac, one of the world’s largest distillers, which will also serve as the brand’s exclusive sales and distribution partner in the United States. The size of the investment was not...
Chanel Adds Rudd Estate to St. Supéry Portfolio in Napa Valley
French fashion house Chanel has expanded its wine portfolio by acquiring the Rudd Estate winery in Oakville, Napa Valley. The estate will be integrated into Chanel's St. Supéry portfolio, marking the brand's continued investment in premium wines. Financial terms were...
Pitch Deck: How This Creator-Founded Energy Drink Brand Raised $6 Million
Neutonic, a three-year-old energy drink brand founded by podcaster Chris Williamson and fitness entrepreneur James Smith, announced a $6 million fundraising round to support its expansion into the U.S., U.K., and other international markets. The capital will fuel growth after...
Boyu Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Starbucks China
Boyu Capital closed a deal to acquire a 60% stake in Starbucks' China business, turning the joint venture into a majority‑owned entity. The transaction was completed at the start of fiscal Q3 2026 and the financial terms were not disclosed.
Opalia Raises $2.3M in First Close of Funding Round Led by Nàdarra Ventures
Canadian cell‑based dairy startup Opalia secured C$3.2 million (≈ $2.3 million) in the first close of a new funding round to scale production and pursue regulatory approval. The round was led by Nàdarra Ventures with participation from Spring Capital, UCeed, Anges Quebec, Investissement Québec, Cycle Momentum...
Must Have Malts Acquires Majority of Hooghoudt's Remaining Whisky Casks
Online retailer Must Have Malts has purchased 314 of the 587 remaining whisky casks from the closed Dutch distillery Hooghoudt, representing over 53% of the stock. The casks were auctioned by La Martiniquaise‑Benelux after the distillery’s closure, and Must Have...
Global Brands Acquires Skinny Brands to Expand Low‑calorie Beer Portfolio
UK drinks manufacturer Global Brands announced the acquisition of low‑calorie alcoholic brand Skinny Brands. The deal brings Skinny Lager, Skinny IPA and Skinny Fruit Cider into Global Brands' portfolio, accelerating growth in the ‘better‑for‑you’ drinks segment. The acquisition is effective...
Last Mile Acquires GreenFruit Avocados
Newly formed holding company Last Mile completed the acquisition of California-based avocado supplier GreenFruit Avocados on April 24, 2026. The deal, backed by an investment fund managed by Ospraie Management, was announced in a press release and terms were undisclosed. GreenFruit will...
Dolfin and Wallonie Entreprendre Acquire Belgian Chocolatier Galler
Belgian chocolate maker Dolfin, backed by Walloon government investor Wallonie Entreprendre and a group of private investors, announced the acquisition of fellow chocolatier Galler. The deal rescues Galler from bankruptcy, but will involve a restructuring that cuts 70 of its...
Puratos Agrees to Acquire Dawn Foods, Expanding US Presence
Puratos, the Belgian bakery ingredients giant, announced it has agreed to purchase US-based Dawn Foods, marking a major expansion into the Americas. The acquisition, disclosed earlier this month, will broaden Puratos' product portfolio and strengthen its supply chain capabilities. Deal...
Modern Milkman Raises $12.5M in New Funding Round
Modern Milkman, a UK‑based grocery delivery startup, announced it has secured an additional £10 million (approximately $12.5 million) in funding, bringing total capital raised to over £60 million. The fresh capital will support the company’s expansion of its direct‑to‑consumer model and the launch...
AuX Labs Secures $4M Funding Round Led by NYA Ventures and Nàdarra Ventures
Food‑tech startup AuX Labs announced the closing of a $4 million funding round led by NYA Ventures and Nàdarra Ventures, with participation from Verdex Capital, Builders VC, Congruent Ventures and Bluestein Ventures. The capital will be used to scale manufacturing,...
Hero Group Acquires The Gut Stuff
Swiss food producer Hero Group has completed the acquisition of London-based snack brand The Gut Stuff for an undisclosed sum. The deal expands Hero's wellness-focused portfolio, with the founding MacFarlane sisters remaining at the helm.
Duvel Moortgat Acquires Stone Brewing From Sapporo
Belgian brewer Duvel Moortgat’s US arm announced it will acquire Stone Brewing Co. from Sapporo Holdings’ US division. The undisclosed deal, expected to close in Q2 2026, will make Stone a subsidiary of Duvel‑owned Firestone Walker, with brewing shifting to...
Lacasa Acquires 22.3% Stake in KKO International for $5.5M
Spanish confectioner Lacasa has purchased a 22.3% stake in France‑listed cocoa processor KKO International, subscribing to a capital increase of just under €4.7 million ($5.5 million). The investment, paid partly in cash and partly by offsetting receivables, will also lead to a...
Standing Ovation Raises $34.2M Series B to Bring Fermentation-Derived Casein to US Market
Paris‑based Standing Ovation closed a $34.2 million Series B round, co‑led by Bpifrance’s Ecotechnologies 2 fund and Crédit Mutuel Innovation, with participation from Danone Ventures, Bel Group and Bpifrance’s non‑dilutive financing. The funding will be used to scale its precision‑fermentation casein production and...
Jersey Mike's Files Confidential IPO Documents, Targeting $12B Valuation
Jersey Mike's, the sub‑sandwich chain owned by Blackstone, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in 2026, aiming for a valuation around $12 billion. The company generated $4.2 billion in sales last year and operates about 3,300 U.S. locations under CEO...
Run The Jewels' Juice Runners Raises $2M Seed Round
Juice Runners, the ready‑to‑drink brand from hip‑hop duo Run The Jewels, closed a seed funding round raising $2 million. The capital will fund new product development, production expansion and national rollout in the United States. The round was completed in April...
Arvos Acquires Belgian Olive Maker Père Olive From Labeyrie Fine Foods
International olive leader Arvos announced the acquisition of Belgian company Père Olive from Labeyrie Fine Foods, expanding its portfolio into chilled Mediterranean products such as antipasti and dips. The deal adds a refrigerated range to Arvos' shelf‑stable offerings and strengthens...
RBC Hospitality Group Acquires Woody's Ocean Grille in Sea Bright, NJ
RBC Hospitality Group has completed the acquisition of Woody's Ocean Grille in Sea Bright, New Jersey. The sale was brokered by Bielat Santore & Company, with RBC Hospitality Group becoming the new owner and planning to keep the restaurant open...
HT Drinks Acquires Compass Supply Solutions, Appoints Former Majestic COO Rob Cooke as Managing Director
HT Drinks announced the acquisition of Compass Supply Solutions, a global travel retail company, and appointed former Majestic COO Rob Cooke as CSS managing director. The deal aims to strengthen HT Drinks' international growth and expand its supply of food...