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The news of consumer goods distributor Supreme acquiring white label manufacturer Clearly Drinks for £15Mn from private equity firm NorthEdge this week is a shot in the arm for the Food & Beverage industry, that has seen very little M&A activity recently. AIM-listed Supreme has paid 5x EBITDA for the Sunderland-based business, which is a contract manufacturer for a number of the world’s largest soft drinks companies. Supreme are aiming to leverage their expertise and resources to further develop Clearly Drinks' market position and expand its operations, as part of a broader diversification strategy, according to Sandy Chadha, Supreme's Chief Executive Officer. Supreme also recently established a Sports Nutrition & Wellness division to produce wellness and energy drinks. It shows the FoodBev industry is brimming with new opportunities for patient investors. Although, some might argue that in Clearly Drinks' case taking 135 years to get to a £15Mn valuation is not that attractive. 'Clearly' Supreme are seeing it differently! #MichaelHCowan #GlobalStrategicAdvisor #ConsumerBrands #FoodBev #aahVentures #Advisory #Investment #Growth https://loom.ly/zcB9vl0 Source/credit: William Dodds, Food Manufacture

🤝 The Romanian competition council, Consiliul Concurenţei, has raised several competition concerns regarding the acquisition of Profi Rom Food S.R.L. by Ahold Delhaize, which operates the MEGA IMAGE - Ahold Delhaize Group chain in Romania. Bogdan Chiritoiu, president of Consiliul Concurenței, stated, "It is the largest transaction in the Romanian retail market and a complex analysis is needed. This is why we are consulting with authorities in other member states that have handled similar transactions, but we also want the views of those affected: farmers and processors, competitors, consumer associations." #acquisition #Romania #grocery #retail https://lnkd.in/eaa7NrW2

https://lnkd.in/eErtdKHz Nick Green Ltd are a specialist consultancy to FMCG businesses. Perhaps of little surprise that our attention was caught by the recent article in the Food Manufacture authored by William D. In a marketplace where their has been a shift to buying own branded goods, its good to see a business like Premier Foods being able to continue to grow their branded portfolio of products. This of course is testament to the leadership and strategy set by Alex Whitehouse, CEO who has been able to ensure good performance of their heritage brands in challenging UK consumer market conditions. What is clear to see is with the right growth model, success can be achieved and sustained. Nick Green Ltd spend a lot of time advising and supporting FMCG clients to see 'What is possible' and then helping them to realise it and so I wonder just how many other established brands or even newer players in the segment can learn from this winning strategy in a crowded marketplace. A question of curiosity: Given their strong trading performance how acquisitive will Premier Foods be over the next 12 months and who could there targets be ? #fmcg #fastmovingconsumergoods #mergersandacquisitions #growthstrategy #privateequity

👉 Did you know that Australia shares Systems Recognition with the USA? There are only three countries in the world that can claim this, and we are very proud to be one of them. What does that mean for you when sourcing #food and #beverage products from #Australia ❓ It means that you can be assured that #Australian #food and #beverage products are #Safe. How can our team at Austrade North America | Australian Trade and Investment Commission help you? 👉 We are a team of seasoned #foodindustry professionals who works with hundreds of Australian suppliers every day, helping them to connect with new business partners! We can confidentially help you to identify and to vet potential #suppliers for YOUR #PRIVATEBRAND. Reach out and let us serve as a resource to your #Categorymangement Team. With offices across the world, we are here to help you identify and vet Australian Supply Partners and their amazing products that will grow your brand! The only cost to you is the time to connect! Why not seize the opportunity at #PLMA2024! I hope to hear from you and to see you soon! 4id Solutions, Booth #1228 Australian Vinegar, Booth #1128 BLUE LAKE MILLING PTY LTD, Booth #1227 Coffee MIO, Booth #1224 Flavour Makers, Booth #1123 Moondarra Cheese Pty Ltd.., Booth #1229 Norco Co-operative Limited, Booth # 1127 The Lupin Co, Booth #1129 Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) Julie Hanlon Bill Trainor #categorymanagers #groceryretailers #privatebrand #ownbrand #drugstores #conveniencestores #supermarkets #independentretailers #fooddistributors #cpg #centerstore #dairy #cheese #icecream #coffee #vinegars #innovation #ethnic #premium #natural #organic #sustainable Food South Australia Darren Curnow Ari Newsome Regina Johnson Olga Kostic PLMA - Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) Private Label Manufacturers Association Australia / New Zealand Fernando Guerrero

🔥 The The Coca-Cola Company-Cola Company and Bacardi Ltd. have announced an agreement to debut #BACARDÍ rum and Coca‑Cola as a ready-to-drink (RTD) pre-mixed cocktail. #BACARDÍ Mixed with #Coca‑Cola #RTD will be available in several markets worldwide, with the initial launch planned for select #European markets and #Mexico in #2025. “We are continuing to develop our portfolio as a total #beverage company, including in the growing alcohol #ready-to-drink #market,” said James Quincey, Chairman and CEO of The Coca‑Cola Company. #BACARDÍ Mixed with #Coca‑Cola RTD packaging will feature two of the world’s most recognizable global trademarks. For More Such #News Join Us Today at Alpas Insights Food Innovations. Be a part of our growing community and take the first step towards enhancing your professional journey. #AlpasFoodInnovations #GlobalFoodSummit #FoodTech #bacardi #cocacola #readytodrink #newproduct #cocktail #European #2025 #foodnews #innovation #management #HumanResources #digitalmarketing #technology #creativity #Future #futurism #Entrepreneurship #Careers #Markets #Startups #Marketing #SocialMedia #VentureCapital #SocialNetworking #LeanStartups #Economy #Economics #socialmedia

At Acqius, we’ve observed a resilient trend in the M&A landscape—particularly in the food and beverage sector. Despite economic uncertainties, this sector continues to attract significant investment and consolidation opportunities, as highlighted in a recent analysis by Business Sale Report. Have a read of the piece below which discusses how companies are leveraging M&A to innovate, streamline operations, and adapt to shifting consumer demands. For strategic buyers and investors, this period offers unique opportunities to acquire valuable assets at attractive valuations. As M&A advisors, we’re committed to helping our clients navigate these dynamic market conditions to achieve successful outcomes. So, if you're in need of some guidance, contact us today to find out how we can help you. #MandA #FoodAndBeverage #BusinessGrowth #InvestmentOpportunities #Acqius

Another week another sad article about more FMCG brands going into administration. One of the biggest challenges has always been that as you continue to grow the pressure on cash flow also grows especially if margin and profit are not growing at the same time. A lot of brands make the mistake of focusing on chasing revenue at the expense of profit. I have always been of the view that unless the extra revenue is adding to margin/profit then it's fruitless to chase that revenue. #fmcg #cpg https://lnkd.in/gxjyzEVA

#learning and #sharing: finally, an article that states it! I have been articulating this since the news came out: Who could possibly buy such a big chunk of the ice cream industry all at once!?! While it may not be the preferred route, I still think that selling off a portfolio of brands might be the most realistic outcome... To be seen. https://lnkd.in/ewFBFsRD #icecream #food #foodandbeverageindustry #foodinnovation #frozenfood #dessert #desserts #treats #sweets #mergersandacquisitions #businessstrategy #businessexpansion #businessinvestment #international #cpgbrands #cpgindustry

Do cheap brands devalue the no & low sector? This one is very close to our heart as we are passionate about the fact no & low is just as premium and holds just as much value as our alcoholic siblings. This piece in The Spirits Business frames up the situation well. With any emerging category, we need to protect the brand equity and value so it can organically grow and allow more brands to flourish in the space. What are your thoughts? We wrote a blog on a similar matter:https://lnkd.in/dpurB3tp - and plenty of other interesting blogs are on our site if you have some spare time! #crossip #crossipdrinks #CGA #insight #deseasonlisation #salesgrowth #ontrade #UKontrade #nonalcoholic #lowandno #nonalc #nonalcaholicdrink #nonalcaholicbeer #nonalcaholicdrinks #founderlead #dryjan #dryjanuary #categorygrowth #investment #angleinvestment #growth #FMGC #NPD #News

The beverage alcohol industry will face a number of challenges this year as the shadows of economic instability continue to loom in early 2024. There are, however, brighter prospects in many Asian markets, and the US remains vital to future value generation. Meanwhile, previously buoyant segments such as premium agave spirits, ecommerce and RTDs will continue to evolve and mature.   Explore these trends further in IWSR’s latest ebook: ·     Asia drives growth as regions diverge ·     Premiumisation under pressure ·     Wine’s structural decline persists ·     Premium Agave: entering a new era? ·     Beer boosted by Asia, emerging markets ·     Ecommerce enters normalisation phase ·     New recruits spearhead growth of the no-alcohol market ·     RTDs: polarisation of demand Read the ebook here: https://lnkd.in/efcQi7w3 #asiapacific #bevalc #consumerinsights #USA #tequila #beerindustry #RTD #Spiritsindustry #innovation #premiumisation #wineindustry #ecommerce #noalcohol