Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review Week Ending January 18, 2026

Beast Industries: The company raised $200 million of venture funding from BitMine Immersion Technologies on January 15, 2026. Pari Passu Venture Partners also participated in this round. Beast Industries is a holding company that manages a portfolio of media productions, consumer product lines, software tools, and entertainment ventures tied to digital creator Mr. Beast.

Mycophyto: The company raised EUR 16 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by Innovacom, BNP Paribas and Bpifrance on January 12, 2026. Crédit Agricole Nord de France, Région Sud Investissement, CDG Invest, and Noshaq also participated in the round. The company is a developer of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi biostimulant technology multiplying indigenous soil fungi to restore soil biodiversity and reduce chemical fertilizer and water dependency in agriculture.

Big Tree Farms: The company raised $10 million of venture funding from Mirova on January 13, 2026. The company is a producer of organic food ingredients and sauces for culinary applications.

Chopt Creative Salad Company: The company received $8.1 million of development capital from undisclosed investors on January 14, 2026. The company is an operator of a fast-casual restaurant chain for fresh salads and health focused meals.

Bawi Agua Fresca: The company raised $4.2 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on January 16, 2026. The company is a producer of Mexican-inspired fruit beverages.

The Salad Project: The company raised GBP 9 million of venture funding from Active Partners, Nick Jones and other undisclosed investors on January 12, 2026. The company is an operator of fast-casual salad restaurants.

Bakkavor Group / Greencore Group: The company was acquired by Greencore Group for GBP 1.2 billion on January 15, 2026. The company is a manufacturer of freshly prepared food including meals, desserts, pizza, bread, and salads.

Denny’s / Yadav Enterprises: The company was acquired by Yadav Enterprises, TriArtisan Capital Advisors and Treville Capital Group through a $620 million public-to-private LBO on January 16, 2026. The company is an operator of a diner style full-service restaurant chain.

Calavo Growers / Mission Produce: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Mission Produce for $430 million on January 14, 2026. The company is a distributor of fresh avocados, tomatoes, papayas, and processed guacamole products.

Del Monte Foods / B&G Foods: B&G Foods reached a definitive agreement to acquire the Broth and Stock Business unit of Del Monte Foods, which includes the College Inn and Kitchen Basics brands, for approximately $110 million on January 15, 2026. The company is a producer of broth and stock products based in Walnut Creek, California.

Alpha Foods / Vision Healthcare: The company, a subsidiary of Karo Healthcare, was acquired by Vision Healthcare, via its financial sponsors Avista Healthcare Partners, Baltisse, Creafund, Dovesco, Rocinante, Damier and Cennini Holding, through an LBO on January 15, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of plant-based nutrition supplements.

André Bazin / Groupe Sipas: The company was acquired by Groupe Sipas, via its financial sponsors Albarest Partners, Arkéa Capital, Credit Agricole Regions Investissement and Groupe Chevrillon, through an LBO on January 12, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of pork-based ready-to-eat products for wholesalers and retailers.

Cibao Meat Products / Tropical Cheese Industries: The company was acquired by Tropical Cheese Industries, via its financial sponsors AUA Private Equity Partners, Avance Investment Management and WP Global Partners, through an LBO on January 13, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is an operator of a food production company headquartered in Rockaway, New Jersey.

Fielden / Glass Half Full: The company was acquired by Glass Half Full for an undisclosed amount on January 14, 2026. The company is a producer of craft spirits including gin, vodka, and rye whiskey.

Go Raw / USK Capital: The company was acquired by USK Capital through an LBO on January 13, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of sprouted snack products based in Northbrook, Illinois.

OfOne / Deepgram: The company was acquired by Deepgram for an undisclosed amount on January 13, 2026. The company is a developer of an AI-powered order automation platform for drive-thru restaurants.

Onoré / IDAK Food Group: The company has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by IDAK Food Group, via its financial sponsor TowerBrook Capital Partners, through an LBO on January 12, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of frozen pastries and catering products for foodservice and retail distribution.

Presta Breizh / Proman: The company was acquired by Proman, a subsidiary of Proman Expansion, for an undisclosed amount on January 14, 2026. The company is a provider of secondary meat processing services catering to the beef, pork, veal, and poultry sectors.

Quesney Marée / Océalliance: The company was acquired by Océalliance, a subsidiary of Grand Frais, for an undisclosed amount on January 16, 2026. The company is a distributor of fresh fish based in France.

Savorista / Explorer Cold Brew: The company was acquired by Explorer Cold Brew for an undisclosed amount on January 13, 2026. The company is a producer of decaf and half-caf coffee products for caffeine-conscious consumers

The Good Crisp Company / MPearlRock: The company was acquired by MPearlRock, via its financial sponsor MidOcean Partners, through an LBO on January 13, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of gluten-free potato chips and healthier snack alternatives.

Todo Verde / TUYYO: The company was acquired by TUYYO for an undisclosed amount on January 16, 2026. The company is a manufacturer of Latin American-inspired spice blends for home cooking.