April 2025 Market Update: Food, Beverage and Agribusiness

M&A Activity Maintains Momentum

Transaction volume held steady in April, driven by sustained buyer appetite across the food industry, particularly in categories with strong consumer relevance and margin visibility. Diversified packaged food and snacking & confections accounted for half of the total U.S. deal flow, while restaurants (~20%) and wholesale/foodservice distribution (~15%) continued to attract strategic and financial sponsors.

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