Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review
This weekly digest of deals in the Consumer sector is designed to provide a quick readout of Private Placement and M&A activity.
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Private Placement / Financing Transactions
Ardgowan: The company raised GBP 18 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on June 22, 2026, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at GBP 28.5 million. The company is an operator of a scotch and whisky distillery.
Mic Food: The company raised venture funding from undisclosed investors on June 24, 2026. The company is a producer and distributor of frozen tropical foods, including plantains, yuca, sweet potatoes and other ready-to-heat fruit and vegetable products.
Kuehnle AgroSystems: The company raised $3 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on June 26, 2026. The company is a developer of microalgae fermentation technology for producing natural astaxanthin and other nutrition and health ingredients.
Los Sundays Tequila: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from me&brands on June 24, 2026. The company is a producer of tequila and tequila-based ready-to-drink beverages.
M&A Transactions
Absopure / Niagara Bottling: The Retail Bottled Water Business of Absopure , was acquired by Niagara Bottling for an undisclosed amount on June 23, 2026. The company is a producer and distributor of bottled water products based in Plymouth, Michigan.
Bobeldijk Food Group / Schouten: The company, a subsidiary of Kennemervis Groep was acquired by Schouten for an undisclosed amount on June 24, 2026. The company is a producer of plant-based meat and fish alternatives for retail and foodservice customers.
Highland Baking Company / Europastry: The company entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Europastry, via its financial sponsors Ares Management and MCH Private Equity, through an LBO on June 23, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a commercial bakery producing customized breads, buns and artisan-style baked products headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar / Chopt Creative Salad Company: The company was acquired by Chopt Creative Salad Company, via its financial sponsors Silas Capital and L Catterton, through an LBO on June 24, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is an operator of fast-casual restaurants serving burgers, fries, shakes, salads and alcoholic beverages.
Inland Foods / Fortune Fish & Gourmet: The distribution divisions of Inland Seafoods, was acquired by Fortune Fish & Gourmet, via its financial sponsor Patagonia Financial Holdings, through an LBO on June 27, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a distributor of seafood, meats, poultry, cheeses and other specialty food products for restaurants and foodservice customers.
Prestige Breakfast / Boulangerie Bloch: The company was acquired by Boulangerie Bloch for an undisclosed amount on June 23, 2026. The company is a producer of unrisen breakfast pastries for professional bakers.
Rhenser Mineralbrunnen / Refresco Gerber: The company entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Refresco Gerber, via its financial sponsors PAI Partners, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, and Omnes Capital, through an LBO on June 26, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of mineral water, flavored water and reduced-sugar soft drinks.
Société Européenne des Beurres / Aryzta: The company was acquired by Aryzta for an undisclosed amount on June 23, 2026. The company is a distributor of frozen bakery products intended for foodservice and bakery professionals in southwestern France.
Teeling Whiskey / Bacardi: The company was acquired by Bacardi for an undisclosed amount on June 23, 2026. The company is a producer of Irish whiskey.
The New Bar / The Zero Proof: The company was acquired by The Zero Proof for an undisclosed amount on June 24, 2026. The company is an operator of a non-alcoholic beverage discovery platform, for retail, events and hospitality partnerships.
Source: Pitchbook Data, Inc.
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