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Food Production

Manufacturing remains an essential component of the UK’s economy, representing 51% of total exports, 9.8% of economic output, and valued at £183bn (2022). Further to this, manufacturers account for 15% of total business investment into the UK, demonstrating the strength and innovation of the sector on the global stage.

Food Production

Comprising a wide array of companies, from small-scale artisanal producers to large multinationals, the food production industry remains an active M&A market.

Consumer trends largely drive the food production industry. Consumers are increasingly interested in healthy, convenient, and plant-based products, which has led to an explosion in offerings from health-conscious, cruelty-free producers.

The Covid-19 pandemic affected food producers in a variety of ways. Test and trace, coupled with reduced a workforce, meant supply chains were strained, yet remained resilient as consumers spent more on food and dining in, as alternative options were restricted. Ready meals, sweet snacks, and frozen food all saw large upticks in popularity across many countries.

The future of food production remains bright. Despite a trend towards healthier, unprocessed foods, the simultaneous rise in demand for vegan and meet-free alternatives has seen a massive boom in valuations for niche food producers with a strong brand and product. A large swarth of the meat-free landscape has already been bought up by forward-looking multinationals, but opportunities remain for innovate players to make their mark with new product offerings.

Recent Transactions

Manufacturing & Distribution
Exit

Sale of Soak&Sleep to US-based Malouf

Manufacturing & Distribution
Debt Advisory

Debt Advisory for Plastico

Manufacturing & Distribution
Equity

Fundraise for iMist

Manufacturing & Distribution
M&A

Assisting Casa Cuervo on their purchase of Irish whiskey distillery, Bushmills, for $760m from Diageo

Manufacturing & Distribution
M&A

MBO of GTK, a semiconductor business, backed by Yorkshire Fund Managers

Manufacturing & Distribution
MBO

Vendor initiated MBO funded by Lloyds Bank Plc

Manufacturing & Distribution
MBO

Debt advisory and sale to management of leading retail packaging business

Manufacturing & Distribution
Equity

Growth capital provided for green building materials business by Octopus Ventures and Clydesdale Growth fund

Manufacturing & Distribution
Equity

New Zealand’s first take private fund by Logan and GE.

Manufacturing & Distribution
M&A

Series of bolt-on acquisition for Graphite PE, backed by Micheldever Tyre Services

Manufacturing & Distribution
Debt Advisory

Manufacturing & Distribution
Exit

Sale of platform lift business, Gartec, to Sweden-based Aritco Lift AB

Manufacturing & Distribution
Debt Advisory

Assisting shareholders in renegotiation of debt facilities

Manufacturing & Distribution
Exit

Sale of eDrive to US Tech Buyer

Manufacturing & Distribution
Exit

Disposal to ingredients business, Atlantic Foods

Manufacturing & Distribution
Exit

Advising management on their MBO of flow meter business

Manufacturing & Distribution
Debt Advisory

Corporate finance advice for this specialist VW camper vehicle business, an early adopter of online sales

Manufacturing & Distribution
Equity

Capital raising from Nigel Wray into this branded consumer products business

Manufacturing & Distribution
MBO

Advising Altitude Partners on their investment into this specialist manufacturing business

Manufacturing & Distribution
Exit

Accelerated disposal of South Coast steel buildings manufacturer

Manufacturing & Distribution
Debt Advisory

Supporting management in raising capital for a local community solar farm

Manufacturing & Distribution
Debt Advisory

Debt Advisory to buy out minority shareholders

Manufacturing & Distribution
Exit

Manufacturing & Distribution
M&A

Manufacturing & Distribution
Debt Advisory