Tag: mergers and acquisitions

Co-founded by former multi-national foodservice distributor sales executive specialist Jay Kallu and retail produce expert Andy Eustis, Vertical Choice partners with local growers to bring their produce to market.

The transaction, expected to close next month, includes 11 Sullivan’s Foods locations, a convenience store/gas station, and three Ace Hardware stores, according to media reports.  

The acquisition of Rowe's IGA, an independent supermarket chain with seven stores in Jacksonville, Florida, is aligned with the Massy Integrated Retail Portfolio's strategy to expand its retail footprint in the US market.

The deal strengthens Harbor Foodservice's position as the Pacific Northwest's premier family-owned foodservice distributor.

Several lawmakers have raised concerns about Cincinnati-based Kroger Co.’s proposed acquisition of Boise-based Albertsons.

A merged Kroger and Albertsons would operate more stores in the U.S. than Walmart. Here's why that's not such a home run from a consumer standpoint.

Sunrise is led by President and Chief Executive Officer David Sapia, an industry veteran with over 35 years of food distribution industry experience.

Steve Grinstead, CEO, and Greg Corsaro, president, will continue to lead the business with the existing management team.

A new $120MM in equity backed by General Mill’s investment arm has pushed San Francisco-based GrubMarket to a reported $2 billion in value.