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mergers & acquisitions
Harbor Foodservice acquires NW Foodservice Distribution
KENT, Wash., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Harbor Foodservice, the Northwest’s top family-owned, independent distributor, has acquired Longview, Washington-based NW...
GrubMarket expands further on the West Coast through acquisition
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisition of Vernon, California-based...
First hurdle emerges in Kroger/Albertsons deal as lawmakers plan antitrust hearing
Several lawmakers have raised concerns about Cincinnati-based Kroger Co.’s BB #:100073 proposed acquisition of Boise-based Albertsons. BB #:193326 Senators Amy Klobuchar...
HCMC acquires Green’s Natural Foods
HOLLYWOOD, FL, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Healthier Choices Management Corp. today announced the acquisition of Green’s Natural Foods,...
Kroger, Albertsons to merge in $24.6B deal
CINCINNATI and BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Kroger BB #:100073 and Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 today announced...
NGA raises alarm over Kroger-Albertsons merger
October 14, 2022 Washington, D.C. – In response to an announcement of a merger between national grocery chains, Kroger BB...
A Chicago view of the big merger
The recently announced Kroger’s-Albertson’s merger creates a potential dilemma for my wife, Nicole. Nicole has decided she is fed up...
Rumored Kroger, Albertsons merger could make the largest grocer in the U.S.
A report from Bloomberg set off rumors that a merger between Kroger BB #:100073 and Albertsons BB #:193326 – by...
FreshEdge sold to private equity firm
BETHESDA, Md. & EVANSTON, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rotunda Capital Partners (“Rotunda”), an operationally focused, lower middle-market private equity investment firm, is pleased...
Private equity firm acquires majority stake in Sunrise Produce
NEW YORK and FULLERTON, Calif., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, today announced its acquisition of a majority...
General Mills backs new GrubMarket investment, company now valued at $2 billion
A new $120MM in equity backed by General Mill’s investment arm has pushed San Francisco-based GrubMarket BB #:301166 to a...
Schnucks to acquire Missouri independent
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 26, 2022 – St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets, Inc. BB #:105541 today joined with Fricks Market owners Jennifer and...
GrubMarket acquires LA specialty wholesaler
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisition of Vernon, California-based...
Salad Collective acquires Tokyo Joe’s
Operator of MAD Greens and Snappy Salads Grows Portfolio with Another Better-For-You-Brand GOLDEN, Colo. – Salad Collective, the Golden, Colorado-based...
WYCO Produce merges with Northampton Growers
WYCO Produce, BB #:290808 established in 2010, as a leading sales and marketing company for international and domestic growers of...
Instacart acquires e-commerce platform for independent retailers
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced it has...
Misfits Market to acquire Imperfect Foods
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Misfits Market , BB #:349668 the online grocery platform driven by accessibility, affordability, and sustainability, today announced the...
GrubMarket acquires two produce software providers
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisitions of New York-based...
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