mergers & acquisitions

Sheer Logistics acquires CargoBarn

ST. LOUIS, April 2, 2024 — Sheer Logistics BB #:394734, a premier provider of 4PL/Managed Transportation Services, value-based logistics, freight...

1 year ago 4 minute read

AgroFresh acquires Pace International

PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2024 – As the pioneer and global leader in post-harvest solutions for fresh produce, AgroFresh Solutions, Inc....

1 year ago 4 minute read

Fresh Express acquisition of Dole Fresh Vegetables called off

March 28, 2024 DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dole plc BB #:124463 today announced that it has agreed with Fresh Express Incorporated BB #:115030...

1 year ago 1 minute read

CMI Orchards poised as Northwest cherry leaders after acquisition

March 27th, 2024 WENATCHEE, WA—CMI Orchards BB #:134183 is poised to make waves this summer, adding significant volume and expanded...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Progressive Produce gets investment from Arable Capital Partners

Bellevue, WA – Arable Capital Partners, LLC, a leader in sustainable food and agribusiness investing, announces today a strategic investment...

1 year ago 3 minute read

GrubMarket acquires North Carolina wholesaler

SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Salisbury,...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Unifrutti Group expands in Peru with two acquisitions

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Unifrutti Group BB #:154306, a leading global producer and distributor of fresh...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Sugar Foods acquires Concord Foods

March 07, 2024 WESTLAKE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sugar Foods, a food company serving prominent foodservice, grocery, retail and restaurant brands, today announced...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Foster acquires Greenville Produce

At Foster BB #:108583, we take great pride in bringing people and food together, and we could not be prouder...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Lipman Family Farms acquires Northeast distributor

IMMOKALEE, FL (FEBRUARY 29, 2024) – Lipman Family Farms BB #:110471, a leading integrated network of growers, fresh-cut processors, and...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Dole plc sells Progressive Produce for $120MM

February 27, 2024 DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dole plc BB #:124463 has today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Driscoll’s acquires Australian produce firm

Watsonville, Calif. (February 25, 2024) – As a critical strategic partner, Driscoll’s BB #:116044 is part of an experienced North...

1 year ago 4 minute read

FTC sues to block Kroger’s Acquisition of Albertsons

Largest supermarket merger in U.S. history will eliminate competition and raise grocery prices for millions of Americans, while harming tens...

1 year ago 8 minute read

Report: FTC lawsuit expected in Kroger-Albertsons deal 

Over the past few months, Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. BB #:100073 has pledged to lower prices, increase shelf space for local...

1 year ago 1 minute read

Grocery Outlet to acquire Southeast discount retailer

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. BB #:154673 today announced that it has agreed...

1 year ago 3 minute read

US Foods announces acquisition in quarterly report

ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354, one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States, today announced...

1 year ago 10 minute read

Colorado Attorney General files lawsuit to block Kroger-Albertsons merger

Feb. 14, 2024 (DENVER)—After a yearlong investigation, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser today filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court...

1 year ago 7 minute read

Wholesale Produce Supply acquires Twin Cities processor

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wholesale Produce Supply LLC BB #:100593, a leading fresh produce logistics and inventory management...

1 year ago 3 minute read
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