2018 ‘another record year’ for food and beverage acquisitions January 17, 2019 2018 was another record year for food and drink industry transactions, with 777 registered – an average of 15 each week. Read more
Aleph Farms produces ‘first’ cell-grown, ‘slaughter-free’ steak December 12, 2018 Aleph Farms has produced 'the first' cell-grown steak, claiming that the 'slaughter-free' product replicates the appearance, shape, and texture of con... Read more
Beyond Meat plans to go public with $100m public offering November 19, 2018 US meat alternative company Beyond Meat plans to go public with an IPO worth $100m as it aims to accelerate breakneck growth. Read more
Peak Rock adds to its food portfolio by acquiring Pretzels Inc October 24, 2018 Peak Rock Capital has added to its portfolio of food and beverage businesses by acquiring US pretzel producer Pretzels Inc for an undisclosed sum. Read more
Louisiana Fish Fry acquired by private equity firm Peak Rock October 10, 2018 Louisiana Fish Fry Products has been acquired by Austin-based private equity firm Peak Rock Capital for an undisclosed sum. Read more
Marfrig appoints Eduardo Miron as its new CEO September 04, 2018 Marfrig, the world's second-largest beef producer, has announced that Eduardo Miron will succeed Martín Secco as its new CEO. Read more
Beyond Meat products to go on sale in 50 new countries this year May 09, 2018 Plant-based meat manufacturer Beyond Meat will expand its global presence in the coming months as it enters over 50 new markets around the world. Read more
Investors urge food companies to cut reliance on animal proteins February 13, 2018 A coalition of 57 investors has urged global food companies to diversify their protein sourcing away from a reliance on animal proteins. Read more
SuperMeat secures $3m in seed funding to develop ‘clean meat’ January 04, 2018 Israeli start-up SuperMeat has secured $3m in seed funding as it aims to bring its lab-grown 'clean chicken' products to market in the near future. Read more
Five biggest mergers and acquisitions of 2017 December 28, 2017 Here we review five of the biggest mergers and acquisitions that have taken place this year. Read more