As the number of products on grocery store shelves increases, the size of their large corporate owners is growing, too. M&A is a top strategy for every manufacturer today, and in this month's spotlight, we take a look at this kind of growth.
Why is food an active M&A space? We explore some reasons — and how they have changed in time. We take a close look at serial acquirer B&G Foods, which now has 51 brands under its umbrella. A study released this month shows that M&A activity should heat up in 2018, and top execs detailed earlier this year what they're looking for in acquisitions. However, analysts caution that M&A won't solve all Big Food's problems.
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From efficiency to innovation: The evolution of food and beverage M&A
Companies used to merge to eliminate competition, but today they are driven by wanting to save money, expand their business or sell the next greatest thing. Read More »
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Why B&G Foods has 51 brands — and is still looking for more
What started as a pickle company is now a serial acquirer, racking up 20 new brands — and increasing its sales 985% — in the last decade. Read More »
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Food and beverage M&A will heat up this year, report says
The annual study from A.T. Kearney found that while deal volume and value dropped in 2017, political events and consumer trends point to more global transactions. Read More »
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Hungry for growth: Food companies keep M&A on the menu in 2018
General Mills, Conagra, Hershey and other leading companies said new acquisitions are a priority, with many looking to deal-making as part of a long-term growth strategy. Read More »
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Why mega-mergers alone won't solve the food industry's growth problems
Struggling for growth, major food brands like Coca-Cola, General Mills and Campbell Soup have recently been touted in M&A rumors. But deal making won't address the underlying challenges. Read More »