Tag: mergers & acquisitions

GrubMarket announced it has completed the acquisition of Vernon, CA-based Best Oriental Produce, a widely respected company in the fresh produce industry that owns a 700-hectare farming operation across California and Mexico, where it produces the highest quality vegetables year-round.

Casey’s General Stores, Inc., one of the leading convenience store chains in the United States, today announced an agreement to acquire Fikes Wholesale, Inc., owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores, in an all-cash transaction for $1.145 billion.

Lipman Family Farms is excited to announce the addition of Jones & Church Farms of Unicoi, Tennessee to the Lipman farming network.

Healthier Choices Management Corp. today announced the acquisition of GreenAcres Market, an organic and natural health food and vitamin chain with five store locations in Kansas and Oklahoma.

A Colorado judge issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, according to Bloomberg News.

Frontier Produce, a produce distribution company based out of Oklahoma, joined FreshEdge, a family of best-in-class fresh food distribution companies backed by Wind Point Partners.

Smurfit Westrock plc, a global leader in sustainable packaging, is pleased to announce its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), under the ticker "SW," following the completion of the previously announced combination of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock on July 5, 2024.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. and Chuy's Holdings, Inc., jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Darden will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Chuy's for $37.50 per share, in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $605 million.

Western Sky Produce, a fresh produce service provider specializing in creating customized programs that incorporate all aspects of the produce industry, including procurement, distribution, logistics, and consolidation, joined FreshEdge, a family of best-in-class fresh food distribution companies backed by Wind Point Partners.

Acosta Group announced today that it has completed its strategic acquisition of CROSSMARK, including its headquarter sales agency and retail solutions businesses, and Product Connections, a specialized marketing services business, from WIS International.