Food & Beverage Ventura Foods Acquires DYMA BrandsDYMA Brands is a liquid portion control and bulk condiments, seasonings and dry blend mixes provider for the food service industry. May 1, 2024
Food & Beverage Apax-Owned Bazooka Gum Reportedly Adds DK Metcalf, Kelces as InvestorsBazooka’s management is also considering developing a line of candy gummies with Metcalf. April 30, 2024
Private Equity Simply Good Foods Buys Purchase Capital-Backed OWYNOnly What You Need is a plant-based ready-to-drink protein shake brand. April 30, 2024
Private Equity Shoreline Invests in Prime MeatsPrime Meats is a protein processor and distributor with a focus on Hispanic and traditional markets. April 26, 2024
Food & Beverage Blackstone Buys Tropical Smoothie CafeTropical Smoothie Cafe is a franchisor of fast-casual restaurants with more than 1,400 locations across 44 states. April 25, 2024
Food & Beverage KKR Reportedly Shelves $10B Upfield Sale After ADQ Talks Fall ApartIf KKR decides to pursue a listing, an IPO would likely take place in 2025 at the earliest. April 24, 2024
Consumer Goods How a Cracker Maker Became an Emerging Manager’s First BetSeven years after discovering its first portco at a trade show, Forward Consumer Partners acquired specialty cracker maker Firehook Bakery in April. April 24, 2024
Food & Beverage Fortifi Acquires Nothum Food Processing SystemsNothum is a designer and manufacturer of batter, tempura, breading and frying lines primarily for protein processing. April 18, 2024