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- [T1 Deal Volumes Down From 2025 Record High, While Deal Values Remain Strong](https://oghmapartners.com/t1-deal-volumes-down-from-2025-record-high-while-deal-values-remain-strong/) - The first tertial of 2026, “T1”, saw a normalisation of deal volumes compared to 2025’s record-breaking start. However, estimated deal values have held steady at c. £850.0m (just a 2.3% decline on the prior year), indicating that average deal sizes have increased.” To receive a copy of the report or if you would like to learn more
- [Another Strong Year in the UK Food and Beverage M&A Market, Despite a Slight Dip in Deal Value](https://oghmapartners.com/another-strong-year-in-the-uk-food-and-beverage-ma-market-despite-a-slight-dip-in-deal-value/) - The third tertial of 2025, “T3”, experienced a notable slowdown in transaction volumes, with 39 deals completed, a 33.9% decline compared with the same period in 2024. Despite this reduction in activity, deal value proved more stable, reaching an estimated £540m, broadly in line with the £612m recorded in T3 2024. To receive a copy
- [Oghma Partners voted Best Boutique Food & Beverage Sector M&A Advisory Firm 2025 & Cross-Border Advisory Services Excellence Award 2025](https://oghmapartners.com/best-boutique-food-beverage-sector-ma-advisory-firm-2025-cross-border-advisory-services-excellence-award-2025/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that we have been voted Best Boutique Food & Beverage Sector M&A Advisory Firm 2025 and awarded Cross-Border Advisory Services Excellence Award 2025 by SME News in the Finance Awards category 2025.
- [Oghma Partners Advises BAKO Group Limited on the Acquisition of BAKO Western Limited](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-bako-group-limited-on-the-acquisition-of-bako-western-limited/) - Oghma Partners is today pleased to announce that it acted as financial advisor to BAKO Group Limited (“BAKO”) on its acquisition of Bako Western Limited (“Bako Western”), for an undisclosed amount. The deal is the latest addition to Oghma’s expansive portfolio of successful acquisitions and divestments on behalf of their clients in the Food, Beverage
- [A Continued Positive Outlook for UK Food & Beverage M&A Activity for the Remainder of 2025](https://oghmapartners.com/a-continued-positive-outlook-for-uk-food-beverage-ma-activity-for-the-remainder-of-2025/) - The second tertial of the year “T2” suggested that deal volumes remained strong with 44 transactions completed in the second tertial of 2025 vs 49 in the first and deal value estimated at £2.5bn vs £870mn in T1. To receive a copy of the report or if you would like to learn more about Oghma
- [The European Food Ingredients Market experienced stabilised trading valuations and market growth providing a strong platform for further market consolidation](https://oghmapartners.com/the-european-food-ingredients-market-experienced-stabilised-trading-valuations-and-market-growth-providing-a-strong-platform-for-further-market-consolidation/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to share the release of its latest European Food Ingredients Market and M&A Review. To receive a copy of the report or if you would like to learn more about Oghma Partners and the work we do, please do get in touch via our “Contact us” link on our website or use
- [Oghma Partners voted Best F&B Corporate Finance Advisory Firm 2025](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-voted-best-fb-corporate-finance-advisory-firm-2025/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that we have been voted Best F&B Corporate Finance Advisory Firm 2025 by Corporate Vision Magazine at the 2025 Corporate Excellence Awards. View more click here.
- [Oghma Partners Advises Nactarome on the Acquisition of Claremont Ingredients](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-nactarome-on-the-acquisition-of-claremont-ingredients/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that it acted as financial advisor to Nactarome S.p.A. (“Nactarome”), a portfolio company of TA Associates Management, LP (“TA Associates”), on the acquisition of Claremont Ingredients Limited (“Claremont Ingredients”) from THG PLC (“THG”). This transaction marks the latest success in Oghma’s expanding portfolio of deals in the European food ingredients
- [Oghma Partners Wins an Award at the Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025 hosted by SME News](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-wins-an-award-at-the-greater-london-enterprise-awards-2025-hosted-by-sme-news/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that we have been voted Most Distinguished Divestment & Acquisition Experts 2025 – London Excellence in Strategic Finance Advisory 2025 – London
- [The Belgian and French food ingredients markets are the eighth and fifth largest in Europe respectively, with botanicals representing the fastest-growing ingredient category – driven by consumer demand for convenient, healthy and natural products.](https://oghmapartners.com/the-belgian-and-french-food-ingredients-markets-are-the-eighth-and-fifth-largest-in-europe-respectively-with-botanicals-representing-the-fastest-growing-ingredient-category-driven-by-consum/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to share the release of its Belgian and French Food and Beverage Ingredients Market and M&A report. To receive a copy of the report or if you would like to learn more about Oghma Partners and the work we do, please do get in touch via our “Contact us” link on
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A Activity Saw Deal Volumes at a Record High With Total Estimated Deal Value The Highest Since 2021](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-activity-saw-deal-volumes-at-a-record-high-with-total-estimated-deal-value-the-highest-since-2021/) - The first tertial of the year “T1” suggested that deal volumes are expected to remain strong, with transaction values likely to improve gradually as economic conditions stabilise. However, the pace of recovery may be tempered by renewed volatility in global markets. To receive a copy of the report or if you would like to learn
- [Oghma Partners Advises Blakemans on the Sale to Cranswick](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-blakemans-on-the-sale-to-cranswick/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that it acted as financial advisor to the shareholders of Blakemans, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of sausages for the foodservice industry. This transaction adds to a long list of deals that Oghma has completed in the last year, including advising: Two Chicks (UK) on its majority sale to
- [Oghma Partners Advises Two Chicks on the Majority Sale to Eurovo](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-two-chicks-on-the-majority-sale-to-eurovo/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that it acted as financial advisor to the shareholders of Anna Alla Ltd (“Two Chicks”), on the sale of a majority stake in the business to Eurovo Group (“Eurovo”), for an undisclosed amount. Oghma Partners has advised on a range of international transactions in 2024 and 2025 and this
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A Activity Saw Significant Increase in Deal Volume and Value Compared to Last Year](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-activity-saw-significant-increase-in-deal-volume-and-value-compared-to-last-year/) - The third tertial of the year “T3” suggested that deal-making will persist despite the various challenges. To receive a copy of the report or if you would like to learn more about Oghma Partners and the work we do, please do get in touch via our “Contact us” link on our website or use the
- [Oghma Partners Advises Paulig on the Acquisition of Panesar Foods for an Undisclosed Amount](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-paulig-on-the-acquisition-of-panesar-foods-for-an-undisclosed-amount/) - Oghma Partners is today pleased to announce that it acted as financial advisor to Paulig Group on the acquisition of Panesar Food (Holdings) Limited (“Panesar Foods”), for an undisclosed amount. This deal marks Oghma Partners’ ninth transaction of the year and further demonstrates Oghma’s leading position as the most active M&A advisor in the European
- [Oghma Partners Advises Novax AB’s Food Ingredients Division, Ingå Group Limited, on the Acquisition of MSK Ingredients & Equipment Limited for an Undisclosed Amount](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-novax-abs-food-ingredients-division-inga-group-limited-on-the-acquisition-of-msk-ingredients-equipment-limited-for-an-undisclosed-amount/) - Oghma Partners is today pleased to announce that it acted as financial advisor to Ingå Group, the food ingredients division of Novax AB, the investment company of the Stockholm-based €15bn Axel Johnson Group, on their acquisition of MSK Ingredients & Equipment Limited. This transaction marks the latest success in Oghma Partners expanding portfolio of deals
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A Activity Saw Continued Recovery in Volume of Deals First Noted in T3 2023](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-activity-saw-continued-recovery-in-volume-of-deals-first-noted-in-t3-2023/) - The second tertial of the year, “T2” suggested a largely positive outlook in the short to medium term for UK Food & Beverage M&A activity. To receive a copy of the report or if you would like to learn more about Oghma Partners and the work we do, please do get in touch via our
- [The European Ingredients Space Remains a Fragmented Market and One Where the Larger Players are Looking to Increase Their Access to New Markets and Additional Capabilities and Innovation Through Acquisition](https://oghmapartners.com/the-european-ingredients-space-remains-a-fragmented-market-and-one-where-the-larger-players-are-looking-to-increase-their-access-to-new-markets-and-additional-capabilities-and-innovation-through-acqui/) - Oghma Partners today published its European Ingredients market and M&A Overview Autumn 2024 examining activity in this sector. To receive a copy of the report or if you would like to learn more about Oghma Partners and the work we do, please do get in touch via our “Contact us” link on our website or
- [Oghma Partners Wins Another Award in the Worldwide Finance Awards Hosted by Acquisition International](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-wins-another-award-in-the-worldwide-finance-awards-hosted-by-acquisition-international/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that we have been voted Best European Food & Beverage Corporate Finance House 2024.
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A Saw Deal Volumes for Smaller Transactions Continue to Rise Whilst the Mid-to-Upper Market Lagged Behind](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-saw-deal-volumes-for-smaller-transactions-continue-to-rise-whilst-the-mid-to-upper-market-lagged-behind/) - The first tertial of the year, “T1” suggested a positive outlook for UK Food & Beverage M&A activity despite lingering macroeconomic challenges. To receive a copy of the report or if you would like to learn more about Oghma Partners and the work we do, please do get in touch via our “Contact us” link
- [Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that it acted as Lead Financial Advisor to the shareholders of Glendale Foods Group on the disposal of 100.0% of the business to a private family business group, Shallan group, this deal secures Oghma’s sixth transaction of the year](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-is-pleased-to-announce-that-it-acted-as-lead-financial-advisor-to-the-shareholders-of-glendale-foods-group-on-the-disposal-of-100-0-of-the-business-to-a-private-family-business-group-s/) - To view the full press release click here.
- [Oghma Partners advises Delice de France on sale of a stake in its business to Menissez](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-delice-de-france-on-sale-of-a-stake-in-its-business-to-menissez/) - Oghma Partners is today pleased to announce that it has acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of UK-based specialist bakery distribution business, Delice de France ("Delice"), regarding the sale of a stake in its business to Menissez SA a leading French Bakery Company specialising in the sale of pre-cooked breads. To view
- [Oghma Partners advises BAKO on the acquisition of James A.S. Finlay for an undisclosed amount](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-bako-on-the-acquisition-of-james-a-s-finlay-for-an-undisclosed-amount/) - Oghma Partners is today pleased to announce that it acted as financial advisor to BAKO Group Limited (“BAKO”) on the acquisition of James A.S. Finlay (Holdings) Limited (“Finlay’s Food”), for an undisclosed amount. The deal is the latest in Oghma’s expanding list of successful transactions in the European food ingredients sub-sector where we remain the
- [Oghma Partners advises Symrise on formation of JV with Th. Geyer Ingredients via divestment of 51% of THG Trading](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-symrise-on-formation-of-jv-with-th-geyer-ingredients-via-divestment-of-51-of-thg-trading/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce its role as exclusive corporate finance advisor to Symrise UK Limited (“Symrise”) on the divestment of 51% of THG Trading Limited, the fruit juice ingredients trading subsidiary of Symrise UK Limited, to Th. Geyer Ingredients (the ingredients division of Th. Geyer GmbH & Co. KG). The terms of the
- [Oghma Partners advises Ornua on the disposal of the Ornua Nutrition Ingredients UK to Aymes International](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-ornua-on-the-disposal-of-the-ornua-nutrition-ingredients-uk-to-aymes-international/) - Oghma Partners is today pleased to announce that it acted as the Lead Financial Advisor to Ornua, the Irish dairy group, in regards to the disposal of the ONI powder blending and manufacturing business based in Leek. This deal is the latest in Oghma’s portfolio of successful ingredients transactions and the sixth to be announced
- [Oghma Partners advises Givaudan on the divestment of its extraction site in Valencia, Spain](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-givaudan-on-the-divestment-of-its-extraction-site-in-valencia-spain/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce its role as exclusive corporate finance advisor to Givaudan S.A. (“Givaudan”) on the divestment of Naturex Iberian Partners (Givaudan's industrial site in Valencia, Spain), effective 31 May 2024. The world-leading flavours and fragrances specialist, headquartered in Switzerland, will transfer its industrial site in Valencia to Groupe Berkem SA (“Groupe
- [Oghma Partners advises Sparkfood, SA (“Sparkfood”) on the completion of c.89% stake in Diorren SAS (“Diorren”), the holding company of BCF Life Sciences (“BCF”)](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-sparkfood-sa-sparkfood-on-the-completion-of-c-89-stake-in-diorren-sas-diorren-the-holding-company-of-bcf-life-sciences-bcf/) - To view the full press release click here.
- [Oghma Partners advises Sparkfood on the planned acquisition of a c. 89% stake in Diorren](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-sparkfood-on-the-planned-acquisition-of-a-c-89-stake-in-diorren/) - Oghma Partners is today pleased to announce that it acted as the Lead Financial Advisor to Sonae SGPS, SA (“Sonae” or “the Group”) via its subsidiary Sparkfood, SA (“Sparkfood”), on their irrevocable offer to enter into exclusive negotiations for the planned acquisition of a 89% stake in Diorren SAS (“Diorren”), the holding company of BCF
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A Saw a Significant Increase in Deal Volume in the Period Although With More Modest Gains in Total Deal Value](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-saw-a-significant-increase-in-deal-volume-in-the-period-although-with-more-modest-gains-in-total-deal-value/) - The third tertial of the year “T3” suggested a more positive outlook for the year. To receive a copy of the report or if you would like to learn more about Oghma Partners and the work we do, please do get in touch via our “Contact us” link on our website or use the contact
- [Report on Cultivated Meat Predicts “Shake-Out Similar to Plant-Based Meat” Sector and Consolidation Amongst Players](https://oghmapartners.com/report-on-cultivated-meat-predicts-shake-out-similar-to-plant-based-meat-sector-and-consolidation-amongst-players/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to share the release of its cell-based meat report. To receive a copy of the report or if you would like to learn more about Oghma Partners and the work we do, please do get in touch via our “Contact us” link on our website or use the contact details available
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A  -  Noted a Recovery in Deal Volume and Value Whilst Bigger Deals Were Still Lacking](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-noted-a-recovery-in-deal-volume-and-value-whilst-bigger-deals-were-still-lacking/) - The second tertial of the year “T2” suggested a positive outlook for the remainder of the year. To view the full press release click here.
- [Oghma Partners again wins an award in the Food and Drink Awards hosted by LUXlife](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-again-wins-an-award-in-the-food-and-drink-awards-hosted-by-luxlife/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that we have been awarded Best Boutique Food & Beverage Sector M&A Advisory Firm 2023 - UK
- [Oghma Partners again wins an award in the Finance Monthly Magazine M&A Awards 2023](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-again-wins-an-award-in-the-finance-monthly-magazine-ma-awards-2023/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that we have been awarded Finance Monthly M&A Award in the category of Food and Beverage for UK.
- [Oghma Partners announced as "Best Boutique Food & Beverage Sector M&A Advisory Firm 2023 - UK](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-announced-as-best-boutique-food-beverage-sector-ma-advisory-firm-2023-uk/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that we have been voted "Best Boutique Food & Beverage Sector M&A Advisory Firm 2023 - UK" in the Worldwide Finance Awards 2023 hosted by Acquisition International Magazine.
- [Oghma Partners wins another award and is announced as M&A Corporate Finance Advisory of the Year 2023](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-wins-another-award-and-is-announced-as-ma-corporate-finance-advisory-of-the-year-2023/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that we have been awarded M&A Corporate Finance Advisory of the Year 2023 - UK by the Corporate Vision Magazine, annual Global Business Awards.
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A  - Saw An Increase in the Volume of Deals](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-saw-an-increase-in-the-volume-of-deals/) - The first tertial of the year “T1” showed signs of recovery which is envisaged to be sustained through the rest of the year. To view the full press release click here.
- [Oghma Partners advises Good Food Wines Limited on sale to Kiril Mischeff Limited](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-good-food-wines-limited-on-sale-to-kiril-mischeff-limited/) - Oghma Partners is today pleased to announce that it has acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of UK-based specialist ingredient business, Good Food Wines Limited ("GFW"), on the sale of its business to Kiril Mischeff Limited ("Kiril Mischeff"), a leading UK food and ingredient importer and supplier to the food and beverage
- [Global Botanicals Extracts Market Is Poised For Growth](https://oghmapartners.com/global-botanicals-extracts-market-is-poised-for-growth/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to share the release of its European Botanical Extracts Market and M&A Overview. To view the full press release click here.
- [Oghma acts as Exclusive Financial Adviser to Algaia on Sale to JRS](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-acts-as-exclusive-financial-adviser-to-algaia-on-sale-to-jrs/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Algaia SA (“Algaia”), a French producer of seaweed-based solutions, on the sale of 100% of the issued share capital to J. Rettenmaier & Söhne GmbH + Co KG (“JRS”), a German fibre and hydrocolloid specialist. To view
- [Oghma advises C.T. Holmes on sale to Brasmar Group](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-advises-c-t-holmes-on-sale-to-brasmar-group/) - Oghma Partners is today pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of UK-based C.T. Holmes Limited (‘Holmes Seafood’) on the sale of their business to Brasmar Group SGPS, S.A (‘Brasmar’), one of the main European players in the seafood industry. To view the full press release click here.
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A – Still A Number of Headwinds Impacting M&A Activity Into 2023](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-still-a-number-of-headwinds-impacting-ma-activity-into-2023/) - The third tertial of the year “T3” saw a 70% fall by value and 20% fall by volume in FY22. To receive a copy of our M&A review, further analysis and to be put on our mailing list for future updates, please do contact us via the “M&A Review” section on our website. If you
- [Fragmented Market provides opportunities in European Food Ingredients M&A](https://oghmapartners.com/fragmented-market-provides-opportunities-in-european-food-ingredients-ma/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to share the release of its review of the Global Ingredients Market reviewing market size and growth prospects as well as key player with a specific drill down into M&A activity in the food ingredients space in Europe over the last 10+ years. Our overview is that, despite headwinds, given the
- [Venture Activity in Food & Drink - Early stage investment in the UK Food & Drink Industry 2012-22](https://oghmapartners.com/venture-activity-in-food-drink-early-stage-investment-in-the-uk-food-drink-industry-2012-22/) - Oghma Partners are pleased to share a report reviewing venture investment in the Food & Beverage space since 2012. The report notes a notable step change in investment in the last five years compared to the prior period and a concentration in particular areas and with particular businesses. To receive a copy please go to
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A – Steep Volume Decline in UK Food & Beverage Mergers & Acquisitions](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-steep-volume-decline-in-uk-food-beverage-mergers-acquisitions/) - For the period between May and August 2020 (“T2 2020”), there was a 59.5% decline in deal volume compared with the same period in 2019. To receive a copy of our M&A review, further analysis and to be put on our mailing list for future updates please do contact us. If you would like to
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A – Deal Volume Continues To Decline](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-deal-volume-continues-to-decline/) - The second tertial of the year “T2” saw a 29.0% drop off in deal volume when compared with the same period in the previous year. To receive a copy of our M&A review, further analysis and to be put on our mailing list for future updates, please do contact us via the “M&A Review” section
- [Oghma Partners Grows Team With Two New Analyst Hires](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-grows-team-with-two-new-analyst-hires/) - Oghma Partners, the corporate finance advisors to the consumer industries, is pleased to announce that it has further expanded its team with the hiring of two new analysts, following an increase in deal flow over the past year. If you would like to learn more about Oghma Partners and the work we do, please do
- [Oghma advises KTC on sale to Endless](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-advises-ktc-on-sale-to-endless/) - Oghma Partners, the corporate finance advisors to the consumer industries, is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of UK-based K.T.C. Edibles Limited (“KTC”) on the sale of the business to Endless LLP, a UK-based transformational private equity investor (“Endless”). More
- [Oghma advises DS Smith Plc on disposal of Scandinavian EPS and EPP packaging business](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-advises-ds-smith-plc-on-disposal-of-scandinavian-eps-and-epp-packaging-businesses/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce its role as exclusive corporate finance adviser to DS Smith Plc in relation to the following transaction, which completed on 1st September 2014: DS Smith Plc disposes of EPS and EPP Packaging business September 1, 2014 Oghma Partners LLP (“Oghma Partners”, “Oghma”) is pleased to announce its role
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: Food and Beverage M&A at Record Levels](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-food-and-beverage-ma-at-record-levels/) - The Oghma Partners UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review for the first tertial of 2016 is due to be released shortly. The review looks at activity in the UK Food & Beverage sector for the first four months of 2016, highlighting how the market has enjoyed its most active period since 2007 and looking
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector:  Valuations following 2015 Trends](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-valuations-following-2015-trends/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce the release of the T1 2016 M&A Review of the UK Food & Beverage Sector. Our review offers a detailed analysis of activity in the UK Food & Beverage sector for the first four months of 2016, including an overview of valuation multiples paid for UK businesses. The
- [Oghma Partners Advises Ma’abarot Products on Investment in Algaia and Simultaneous Acquisition of Cargill’s Alginate Business](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-maabarot-products-investment-algaia-simultaneous-acquisition-cargills-alginate-business/) - 9 January 2017 Oghma Partners Advises Ma’abarot Products on Investment in Algaia and Simultaneous Acquisition of Cargill’s Alginate Business Oghma Partners LLP (“Oghma Partners”) is pleased to announce its role as exclusive financial adviser to Ma’abarot Products Limited (“Ma’abarot”), one of the largest consumer products companies listed in Israel, on its investment in Algaia, the
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: Activity from overseas investors post-Brexit remains strong](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-activity-overseas-investors-post-brexit-remains-strong/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce that the T3 2016 M&A Review of the UK Food & Beverage Sector has been released. In this latest review we outline the increase in takeover activity of UK companies by foreign buyers. Post Brexit there were 21 F&B transactions from overseas investors compared to 14 pre-Brexit. To
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: Most active year since 2007 by volume but deal value down](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-active-year-since-2007-volume-deal-value/) - Oghma Partners LLP has now released the T3 2016 M&A Review of the UK Food & Beverage Sector. Despite 2016 being the most active year in terms of deal volume since 2007, overall deal value was down from levels seen in 2015. To view the full press release please click here. Please contact us to
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: Most active year since 2007 in terms of deal volume](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-active-year-since-2007-terms-deal-volume/) - The Oghma Partners LLP T3 2016 M&A Review of the UK Food & Beverage Sector has now been released! Deal volume in the Food & Beverage Sector bucks the trend of all UK Sectors in 2016. Total deal volume for 2016 (113 transactions) was the greatest volume of deals since 2007 (114 transactions). To view
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: T1 2017 activity falls from a year ago](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-t1-2017-activity-falls-year-ago/) - Oghma Partners LLP has now released the T1 2017 M&A Review of the UK Food & Beverage Sector. After a strong second half last year, despite Brexit, the first four months of 2017 (“T1”) have shown a marked slowdown in completed M&A deals by volume. However, deal completion levels remain higher than compared with T1
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: Activity from financial buyers was up significantly and there was sustained appetite from overseas investors](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-activity-financial-buyers-significantly-sustained-appetite-overseas-investors/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce that the T1 2017 M&A Review of the UK Food & Beverage Sector has now been released. Investment from overseas accounted for 29% of total deal volume for the first tertial vs. 14% for the whole of 2016. For the first tertial of 2017 the volume of transactions
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: The sector faces a number of crosscurrents for the remainder of the year](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-sector-faces-number-crosscurrents-remainder-year/) - The Oghma Partners UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review for the first tertial of 2017 has now been released! In this latest addition we review the prospects for the rest of the year and the number of crosscurrents that the sector has to face. These include increasing input prices due to Brexit driven currency
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: M&A activity levels continue to slowdown but investment from overseas remains strong](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-ma-activity-levels-continue-slowdown-investment-overseas-remains-strong/) - The Oghma Partners UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review for the second tertial of 2017 has now been released! For 2017 YTD the percentage of acquisitions made by foreign investors stands at 42.0% of total deal volume which is the highest level seen since 2010. To view the full press release please click here.
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: The Beverage category experienced the greatest volume of deals in T2 2017](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-beverage-category-experienced-greatest-volume-deals-t2-2017/) - Oghma Partners has now released the UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review for the second tertial of 2017! The food and beverage category that experienced the greatest volume of deals in T2 2017 were Beverages. There were notable acquisitions from Marstons Plc and Carlsberg. To view the full press release please click here. Please
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: T2 2017 deal value significantly down on previous years](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-t2-2017-deal-value-significantly-previous-years/) - Oghma Partners has now released the UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review for the second tertial of 2017! Value is significantly down on previous years for the same period and like the volume level is at its lowest point since T2 2013. To view the full press release please click here. Please contact us
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: Overall deal value down from 2016](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-overall-deal-value-2016/) - We are pleased to announce that The Oghma Partners UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review for the third tertial of 2017 has now been released! 2017 saw overall deal value drop from 2016 to a level more in line with 2013. Deal value excluding one-offs was the lowest level recorded since 2009. To view
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: 2017, the year in review](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-2017-year-review/) - Oghma Partners has now released the UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review for the third tertial of 2017! In the latest version of our M&A review we look back at some of the stand out moments and deals of 2017. To view the full press release please click here. Please contact us to enquire
- [Oghma Partners Advises Solina Group on the Acquisition of Essential Cuisine Limited](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-solina-group-on-the-acquisition-of-essential-cuisine-limited/) - Solina, a leading European producer of savoury ingredients for the food industry, announces today the completion of the acquisition of Essential Cuisine Limited from Nigel Crane, Neil Corlett and Jamie McGregor, the shareholders of the company. Headquartered in Winsford, U.K., Essential Cuisine has a leading position in the U.K. foodservice market through kitchen-made quality products
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: T1 2018 decline in the volume of deals in the first four months](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-t1-2018-decline-in-the-volume-of-deals-in-the-first-four-months/) - Oghma Partners has now released the UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review for the first tertial of 2018. Overall we have seen a decline in the volume of deals in the first four months of 2018 vs the same period in 2017. Deal volume is down 14 %, for the T1 period, compared with
- [Oghma Partners Advises Icelandic Group on Sale of Seachill to Hilton Food Group](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-icelandic-group-sale-seachill-hilton-food-group/) - Oghma Partners LLP (“Oghma Partners”) is pleased to announce its role as financial adviser to Icelandic Group on the sale for cash of its UK-based subsidiary Icelandic Group UK (“Seachill”), to Hilton Food Group plc (“Hilton”), a leading specialist international meat packing business, for an Enterprise Value of GBP 84 million. The Seachill sale process,
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: Brexit takes its toll on M&A activity](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-brexit-takes-toll-ma-activity/) - The Oghma Partners UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review for the third tertial of 2017 has now been released! Overall deal volume for 2017 was down from the record levels seen in 2016. However, there was an uptick in overseas buyers, perhaps taking advantage of the lower level of sterling. To view the full
- [Oghma Partners Advises Wrights Food Group on the Sale of the Business to The Compleat Food Group](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-wrights-food-group-on-the-sale-of-the-business-to-the-compleat-food-group/) - Oghma Partners Advises Wrights Food Group on the Sale of the Business to The Compleat Food Group Oghma Partners LLP (“Oghma Partners”), is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholder of UK-based Wrights Food Group on the sale of the business to The Compleat Food Group More
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review: T3 2018](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-ma-review-t3-2018-3/) - Nomad Foods consolidation of the European frozen food market continued in 2018. In January the company acquired the Goodfella’s pizza brand from 2 Sisters Food Group. They followed this up in June by acquiring Aunt Bessie’s frozen Yorkshire pudding business from William Jackson Food Group. For further analysis and to be put on our mailing
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: T1 2019](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-t1-2019/) - UK corporates dominated M&A activity in the UK F&B sector during the first tertial of 2019. They accounted for 65.0% of total deal volume, the highest proportion for the same period since 2013. Overseas investors were responsible for 30.0% of total deal volume compared with 37.2% for the whole of 2018; potentially showing some hesitancy
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: T1 2019](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-t1-2019-2/) - Sub £10.0m deals dominated M&A activity in the UK F&B sector during the first tertial of 2019. 75.0% of deals fell into this category and should this continue throughout the year it will be the highest proportion since 2009. To receive a copy of our M&A review, further analysis and to be put on our
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: T2 2019](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-t2-2019/) - The beverage market continued to show high levels of M&A activity in the second tertial of 2019 with beverage deals accounting for c. 30.0% of deal volume. Notable deals included Hillhouse Capital’s acquisition of Loch Lomond Distillers and Diageo taking a majority stake in non-alcoholic spirit brand Seedlip. To receive a copy of our M&A
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: T2 2019](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-t2-2019-2/) - Total deal volume amounted to 27 completed transactions for the second tertial of 2019. This is an increase of c. 30.0% compared to the first tertial of 2019 (21 transactions). Total deal volume for the same period in 2018 was 31 transactions. To receive a copy of our M&A review, further analysis and to be
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: T2 2019](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-t2-2019-3/) - The second tertial of 2019 continued to see further consolidation from both Orkla (acquisition of Confection by Design) and Valeo (acquisition of Kettle Foods) building on their previous acquisitions in recent years. To receive a copy of our M&A review, further analysis and to be put on our mailing list for future updates please do
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: 2019](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-2019/) - Through a year of political and economic uncertainty in the UK, the Food and Beverage M&A industry experienced a decline in overall deal volume by 11.5%. Whilst 2019 deal volume was down year-on-year, overall deal value for the industry rose. To receive a copy of our M&A review, further analysis and to be put on
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: 2019](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-2019-3/) - 2019 saw a decline in activity from overseas buyers as a percentage of total deal volume. Continued political uncertainty surrounding Brexit during the year does seem to be taking its toll. An exception appears to be Valeo Foods Group who consolidated their position in the UK making two acquisitions. To receive a copy of our
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: 2019](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-2019-2/) - The bakery and confectionery toppings and inclusions market experienced two high profile transactions in 2019 including Orkla’s acquisition of Confection By Design in July. To receive a copy of our M&A review, further analysis and to be put on our mailing list for future updates please do contact us. If you would like to learn
- [Oghma Partners advises Givaudan S.A. on the divestment of its processed and grated cheese business](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-givaudan-s-a-on-the-divestment-of-its-processed-and-grated-cheese-business/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce its role advising Global Flavours and Fragrance House Givuadan SA on the sale of its non-core Dutch grated and processed cheese business to St Paul of Belgium. This transaction flags Oghma’s international reach as well as its ability to work on carve out and stand alone transactions and with
- [Oghma Partners advises Solina Group on the acquisition of UK-based Bowman Ingredients](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-solina-group-on-the-acquisition-of-uk-based-bowman-ingredients/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce its role as exclusive corporate finance advisor to Solina, the leading European producer of savoury ingredients solutions for the food industry, on the acquisition of Bowman Ingredients, a leading supplier of coating systems to foodservice and retail food processors, with products including breadcrumbs, batters and marinades. To view full
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A Sector:](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-sector-2/) - Deal volume expected to pick up in H2 2020. There will likely be a focus on non-core asset disposals, refinancing driven activity (sale of minority stakes etc) and an increased interest in direct to consumer deals To receive a copy of our M&A review, further analysis and to be put on our mailing list for
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A Sector:](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-sector-3/) - For the period, a large number of transactions/projects have been placed on-hold while investors adopt a 'wait and see' approach over the next few months To receive a copy of our M&A review, further analysis and to be put on our mailing list for future updates please do contact us. If you would like to
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A Sector:](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-sector/) - Due to Covid-19, deal volume was down 40.0% when comparing it to the same period in 2019. To receive a copy of our M&A review, further analysis and to be put on our mailing list for future updates please do contact us. If you would like to learn more about Oghma Partners and the work
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A – Overseas Buyers in Retreat During Covid Restrictions](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-overseas-buyers-in-retreat-during-covid-restrictions-2/) - For the period between May and August 2020 (“T2 2020”), the proportion of investment from overseas has declined when compared with previous years. Oghma expect the number of investments from overseas to remain low in the short terms, due to Covid-19 related travel restrictions and the continued uncertainty surrounding the UK’s Brexit deal negotiations. To
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A – Rise in Transactions from Struggling Businesses](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-rise-in-transactions-from-struggling-businesses/) - In T2 2020, we have seen an increase in distressed M&A activity due to continued challenging market conditions. Distressed M&A activity is expected to continue into the third tertial of the year. To receive a copy of our M&A review, further analysis and to be put on our mailing list for future updates please do
- [Oghma Partners advises Givaudan S.A. on the divestment of its pectin business to Herbstreith & Fox](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-givaudan-s-a-on-the-divestment-of-its-pectin-business-to-herbstreith-fox/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce its role as corporate finance advisor to Givaudan S.A. on the divestment of its pectin business, announced today. The world-leading flavours and fragrances specialist, headquartered in Switzerland, will transfer its pectin business to Herbstreith & Fox, the German family-owned pectin producer. This latest transaction marks a second successful non-core
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: T1 2019](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector/) - M&A activity in the UK F&B market fell significantly in the first tertial of 2019 with only 20 transactions; compared to 27 for the same period in 2018. This is the lowest level since 2010. The fall in activity is predominantly blamed on the uncertainty surrounding and repeated delays of Brexit. For further analysis and
- [Oghma Partners Advises SimplyCook on Sale of the Business to Nestlé](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-simplycook-on-sale-of-the-business-to-nestle/) - Oghma Partners, the corporate finance house to the consumer industries, is today pleased to announce that it acted as the exclusive financial advisors to the shareholders of Direct-to-Consumer, UK-based, SimplyCook Limited (“SimplyCook”) with regards to the sale of the business to Nestlé. View full press release.
- [Oghma Partners Advises AAK AB on the Acquisition of BD Foods Limited](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-aak-ab-on-the-acquisition-of-bd-foods-limited/) - Oghma Partners LLP (“Oghma Partners”) is pleased to announce its role as financial advisor to AAK AB (“AAK”) of Sweden on the acquisition of BD Foods Limited (“BD Foods”) of the United Kingdom from shareholders John Davis and Clive Barker. View press release.
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review: T3 2018](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-ma-review-t3-2018/) - M&A activity in the UK F&B market remained strong in 2018 despite the uncertainty surrounding Brexit. Like for like deal volume up on the previous year with a strong finish in the final four months. Overall deal volume for 2018 was up 6% from 2017 levels. For further analysis and to be put on our
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review: T3 2018](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-ma-review-t3-2018-2/) - Appetite from overseas investors to buy up UK assets still remains at historically high levels as a percentage of total deal volume (2018: 37.2% vs. 2017: 39.5%). In 2018 we have seen a number of cases of overseas investors continuing to take further steps into the UK market with follow up acquisitions in order to
- [Oghma Partners advises Scot Bio in relation to new funding round](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-scot-bio-in-relation-to-new-funding-round/) - OGHMA PARTNERS ADVISES INNOVATIVE BLUE FOOD COLOURANT INGREDIENT COMPANY IN RELATION TO NEW FUNDING ROUND Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce that it has provided corporate finance advice to the Scot Bio management team with regards to a capital restructuring and fund raise for the business. Scot Bio is a Scottish based biotech business
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: The Brexit effect continues](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-the-brexit-effect-continues/) - The Brexit effect continues with 2018 deal volume YTD flat lining after the 29.0% decline in 2017. However, stripping out the ‘one–off’ £1.4bn Post Weetabix deal in 2017 the value of deals YTD 2018 is up 34.0% - implying a higher average consideration per deal. For further analysis and to be put on our mailing
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review: T2 2018](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-ma-review-t2-2018/) - We are pleased to announce that The Oghma Partners UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review for the second tertial of 2018 has now been released! In this review we take a look at the latest trends and themes in the UK Food & Beverage Sector. We look in detail at the highly active snacks
- [NOBDA (No Brexit Deal Anxiety) and Food & Beverage M&A - Oghma Partners Review](https://oghmapartners.com/nobda-no-brexit-deal-anxiety-and-food-beverage-ma-oghma-partners-review/) - Today Oghma Partners publishes an update on M&A activity YTD in the UK Food Producer & Beverage sector. The UK element is important as, unlike other reviews, we only look at the UK in this review, not UK and Ireland or acquisitions in the UK including acquisitions outside the UK undertaken by UK businesses. The
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: T1 2018 The Brexit Effect](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-t1-2018-the-brexit-effect/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that the T1 2018 M&A Review of the UK Food & Beverage Sector has been released. Since the UK voted to leave the EU almost two years ago, we have noticed a continuing pattern of reduced M&A activity and this downturn continues to be seen in T1 of 2018.
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: T1 2018 stand out moments and deals so far](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-t1-2018-stand-out-moments-and-deals-so-far/) - Oghma Partners has now released the UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review for the first tertial of 2018. In the latest version of our M&A review we look back at some of the stand out moments and deals of 2018 so far plus include a review of European Health Food M&A activity. To view
- [Oghma Partners Advises Novax AB on the Acquisition of UK-based Ulrick & Short](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-novax-ab-on-the-acquisition-of-ukbased-ulrick-short/) - Oghma Partners, the corporate finance house to the consumer industries, is today pleased to announce that it acted as the exclusive financial advisors to Novax AB (“Novax”), the investment company of the Stockholm-based, EUR 8bn Axel Johnson Group, on the acquisition of Ulrick & Short Limited (“Ulrick & Short”) the UK-based clean label food ingredients
- [Oghma Partners advises Solina Group on acquisition of new Ivory from Rob Whitehead as part of new expansion plan](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-solina-group-acquisition-new-ivory-rob-whitehead-part-new-expansion-plan/) - Solina Group (“Solina”), one of the leading European providers of food ingredient solutions, with the support of Ardian who became majority shareholder a few months ago, has agreed to acquire New Ivory, a producer of innovative culinary sauces, from Rob Whitehead. Rob Whitehead is selling his majority stake, while New Ivory Managing Director, Adam Jones,
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector:  Employee Ownership –Another Route to Exit](https://oghmapartners.com/1900-2/) - The Oghma Partners LLP T1 2016 M&A Review has now been released! In this latest edition of the review, we consider activity in the Food & Beverage sector for the first four months of 2016, in light of an interesting few years in the industry. In our review, we investigate UK Food and Beverage market
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector:  Overseas Buyers, UK Targets, High Multiples](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-overseas-buyers-uk-targets-high-multiples/) - The Oghma Partners LLP 2015 M&A Review has now been released! In this latest edition of the review, we not only consider activity in the Food & Beverage sector for the final four months of 2015 but also put the year in context, in what has been another fascinating year for the industry. In our
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector:  Beverage Sector Particularly Buoyant](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-beverage-sector-particularly-buoyant/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce the release of the T3 2015 M&A Review of the UK Food & Beverage Sector. Our review offers a detailed analysis of activity in the UK Food & Beverage sector for the last four months of 2015, including an overview of the buoyancy of interest in the UK
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector:  Record high deal value in Food & Beverage M&A in 2015](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-record-high-deal-value-in-food-beverage-ma-in-2015/) - The Oghma Partners UK Food & Beverage Sector M&A Review for the third tertial of 2015 is due to be released shortly. The review looks at activity in the UK Food & Beverage sector for the last four months of 2015, highlighting how the market has enjoyed a five year high in deal value in
- [Oghma Partners LLP advises Givesco Bakery A/S on the acquisition of Almondy Group Holdings AB](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-llp-advises-givesco-bakery-as-on-the-acquisition-of-almondy-group-holdings-ab/) - 12th November 2015 Oghma Partners advises Givesco Bakery A/S on the acquisition of Almondy Group Holdings AB Oghma Partners LLP ("Oghma Partners") is pleased to announce its role as exclusive financial adviser to Givesco Bakery A/S ("Givesco") of Denmark on the acquisition of Almondy Group Holdings AB ("Almondy") of Sweden from Swedish private equity firm
- [Oghma Partners Mergers and Acquisitions Review – Overseas Buyers, UK Targets, High Multiples](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-mergers-and-acquisitions-review-overseas-buyers-uk-targets-high-multiples/) - Wednesday 16th September 2015 Oghma Partners Mergers and Acquisitions Review – Overseas Buyers, UK Targets, High Multiples Oghma Partners is pleased to announce the release of the most recent update to the Oghma Partners M&A review. There have been several interesting and high profile deals so far in 2015, and there remains the expectation that more
- [Oghma Partners announces release of Latest Mergers and Acquisitions Review for T2 2015](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-announces-release-of-latest-mergers-and-acquisitions-review-for-t2-2015/) - Wednesday 13th September 2015 Oghma Partners announces release of Latest Mergers and Acquisitions Review for T2 2015 Oghma Partners is pleased to announce the release of the most recent update to the Oghma Partners M&A review. In T2 2015, which takes us to the end of August 2015, we have noted that the UK Food sector showed
- [Oghma Partners Reviews Chinese M&A activity in the European Food & Beverage Industry](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-reviews-chinese-ma-activity-in-the-european-food-beverage-industry/) - Wednesday 9th September 2015 Oghma Partners Reviews Chinese M&A activity in the European Food & Beverage Industry Oghma Partners is pleased to announce the release of its September 2015 M&A review. In this edition there is a special feature on examining Chinese investment in the European Food & Beverage sector. Investment from China and the Far
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: Iglo and Weetabix Acquisitions drive significant deal value for the start of 2015](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-iglo-and-weetabix-acquisitions-drive-significant-deal-value-for-the-start-of-2015/) - 18th May 2015 Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce the release of the First Tertial 2015 M&A Review of the UK Food & Beverage Sector. The review looks at activity in the Food & Beverage sector for the first four months of 2015. The review highlights that the disposal of Iglo, and the
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: A high value start to Food & Beverage M&A in 2015](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-a-high-value-start-to-food-beverage-ma-in-2015/) - 15th May 2015 Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce the release of the First Tertial 2015 M&A Review of the UK Food & Beverage Sector. The review looks at activity in the Food & Beverage sector for the first four months of 2015. The review highlights that deal value bucked the UK market trend
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: M&A attracted to on-trend Growth Sectors](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-ma-attracted-to-on-trend-growth-sectors/) - 10th May 2015 Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce it will shortly be releasing its First Tertial 2015 M&A Review of the UK Food & Beverage Sector. The report highlights a number of transactions where buyers have sort to expand their footprints in niche but high growth sectors. Following on the year end
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: M&A activity in 2015](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-ma-activity-in-2015/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce the release of the 2014 M&A Review of the UK Food & Beverage Sector. As well as analysing M&A activity over the previous 12 months, the review looks forward to 2015, discussing how the forthcoming UK General Election may effect deal volume and how the big disposals from
- [Oghma Partners LLP advises Taste Trends on successful sale to major Irish dairy co-operative Lakeland Dairies](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-llp-advises-taste-trends-on-successful-sale-to-major-irish-dairy-co-operative-lakeland-dairies/) - Oghma Partners LLP (“Oghma Partners”) is pleased to announce its role as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Surrey based Taste Trends Limited (“Taste Trends”) with regards to the sale of the business to Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited of Ireland (“Lakeland Dairies”). The deal was completed at the end of December 2014. Taste
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: Further interest from overseas buyers](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-further-interest-from-overseas-buyers/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce the release of the 2014 M&A Review of the UK Food & Beverage Sector. The report highlights several of the key transactions that took place in the Food & Beverage sector in 2014, including the sale of United Biscuits, Premier Foods’ disposal of Hovis and the flotation of
- [Oghma advises on Irish Dairy Board's Acquisition of FoodTec UK](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-advises-on-irish-dairy-boards-acquisition-of-foodtec-uk/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce its role as exclusive corporate finance adviser to The Irish Dairy Board in relation to the following transaction, which completed on 30th July 2014: Irish Dairy Board Acquires FoodTec UK July 30, 2014 The Irish Dairy Board (‘IDB’) is pleased to announce its wholly owned subsidiary Adams
- [Oghma advises Softbox Systems Limited on sale of a majority stake to Great Point Partners, LLC](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-advises-softbox-systems-limited-on-sale-of-a-majority-stake-to-great-point-partners-llc/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce its role as exclusive corporate finance adviser to Softbox Systems Limited in relation to the following transaction, which completed on 2nd July 2014: Softbox Systems Ltd sells majority stake to Great Point Partners, LLC July 2, 2014 Oghma Partners LLP Advises the Shareholders of Softbox Systems Limited on the
- [Oghma advises DS Smith Plc on disposal of DS Smith Print Solutions in a buy-in management buy-out transaction](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-advises-ds-smith-plc-on-disposal-of-ds-smith-print-solutions-in-a-buy-in-management-buy-out-transaction/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce its role as exclusive corporate finance adviser to DS Smith Plc in relation to the following transaction, which completed on 1st July 2014: Oghma Partners LLP Advises DS Smith Plc on the disposal of DS Smith Print Solutions in a buy-in management buy-out transaction (“BIMBO”) July 1, 2014
- [Oghma Partners advises Cargill on sale of compounds business to Mane](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-cargill-on-sale-of-compounds-business-to-mane/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce its role as exclusive financial adviser to Cargill, in relation to the following transaction, which completed on 23 May 2014: 29 April 2014 - MANE and Cargill agree on the sale of Cargill’s compounds business, including a plant in Rubi, Spain. A part of Cargill’s texturizing portfolio until now,
- [Oghma Partners Advises Mary Berry & Daughter Ltd on condiments business disposal](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-mbd-ltd-on-condiments-business-disposal/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce its role as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Mary Berry & Daughter Ltd with regards to the disposal of the business. The deal was completed in early February 2014. The key products of the business are a range of condiments. For further information, please use the "Contact
- [Oghma advises DS Smith Plc on the disposal of Cool Logistics to Pelican Products, Inc.](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-advises-ds-smith-plc-on-the-disposal-of-cool-logistics-to-pelican-products-inc/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce its role as exclusive corporate finance adviser to DS Smith Plc in relation to the following transaction, which completed on 31st January 2014: Oghma Partners LLP Advises DS Smith Plc on the disposal of Cool Logistics to Pelican Products, Inc. January 31, 2014 Oghma Partners LLP (“Oghma Partners”)
- [Greencore completes disposal of Minsterley facility to Muller](https://oghmapartners.com/greencore-completes-disposal-of-minsterley-facility-to-muller/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that the disposal of Greencore's Chilled Desserts facility in Minsterley to the Müller Dairy UK group has now completed.
- [Cargill completes sale of its cultures and enzymes business to DSM](https://oghmapartners.com/cargill-completes-sale-of-its-cultures-and-enzymes-business-to-dsm/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce its role as exclusive financial adviser to Cargill BVBA in relation to the following transaction, which was completed on 6 December 2012
- [Oghma Partners advises McCambridge on Cake Division Disposal](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-mccambridge-on-cake-division-disposal/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce its role as exclusive financial adviser to McCambridge Group Holdings Limited in relation to the following disposal, which was completed today:
- [Sale of Dragonfly Foods](https://oghmapartners.com/sale-of-dragonfly-foods/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce its role as an advisor to the management of Dragonfly Foods from 2010-12 leading to the sale of the business to new investors.
- [Food and Beverage M&A Private Equity and Deal Value](https://oghmapartners.com/food-and-beverage-ma-private-equity-and-deal-value/) - London – January 2011 In Oghma Partners (Food and Beverages M&A specialist advisors) forthcoming report into M&A activity in the UK Food and Beverage industry, the company highlights the level of activity of financial buyers and private equity firms. Private Equity accounted for around 19% of transactions by volume in 2010 a similar level to
- [Oghma Advises Springthyme Oils on its Sale to Kerry](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-advises-springthyme-oils-on-its-sale-to-kerry/) - Oghma Partners LLP announced that it acted as M&A Advisor to the Shareholders of SpringThyme Oils Ltd (‘SpringThyme’) on the sale of the business to Kerry (Ingredients Holdings UK) Ltd.
- [Valuing a Food & Beverage Business - Company Briefing](https://oghmapartners.com/valuing-a-food-beverage-business-company-briefing/) - Valuing any company is a difficult challenge - click to read our guide to your options
- [Are sellers getting more for UK Food and Beverage assets ?](https://oghmapartners.com/are-sellers-getting-more-for-uk-food-and-beverage-assets/) - Oghma Partners T1 M&A Review (published this May) looks at transactions across the UK Food and Beverage universe for the first four months of 2011 and compares these deals with activity from 2007 onwards.
- [Oghma advises Greencore Group Plc on £113m recommended cash offer for Uniq Plc](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-advises-grencore-group-plc-on-the-acquisition-of-uniq-plc/) - Oghma Partners LLP advises Greencore Group plc on the acquisition of Uniq plc.
- [Oghma Partners advises on acquisition of Windyridge Cheese Ltd](https://oghmapartners.com/greencore-advises-on-acquisition-of-windyridge-cheese-ltd/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce its role as M&A advisor in relation to the acquisition of Windyridge Cheese Ltd.
- [Responding to an Unsolicited Approach for your Business](https://oghmapartners.com/responding-to-an-unsolicited-approach-for-your-business/) - Oghma Partners LLP, the food & beverage focused corporate finance boutique, is pleased to release a further business guide for owner operators within the food and beverage industry.
- [Food and Beverage Company Acquisitions and Disposals – UK buyers accounted for 60% of all transactions in 2011 up from less than 40% in 2010](https://oghmapartners.com/food-and-beverage-company-acquisitions-and-disposals-uk-buyers-accounted-for-60-of-all-transactions-in-2011-up-from-less-than-40-in-2010/) - Food and Beverage Company Acquisitions and Disposals – UK buyers accounted for 60% of all transactions in 2011 up from less than 40% in 2010.
- [Acquisitions and Disposals in the European Produce Sector](https://oghmapartners.com/acquisitions-and-disposals-in-the-european-produce-sector/) - Oghma Partners LLP, the Food & Beverage focused corporate finance boutique, is pleased to announce a review of the UK produce sector and an analysis of M&A activity on a Pan-European basis.
- [Consumer – Food & Beverage Acquisition activity by volume increases in 2011 – outlook set fair for 2012](https://oghmapartners.com/consumer-food-beverage-acquisition-activity-by-volume-increases-in-2011-outlook-set-fair-for-2012/) - Oghma Partners LLP, the Consumer Sector focused corporate finance boutique, is pleased to announce the publication of its review of disposals and acquisitions in the UK Food & Beverage Sector in 2011 and the outlook for 2012.
- [Intervention in the UK Brewing Industry](https://oghmapartners.com/intervention-in-the-uk-brewing-industry/) - We are pleased to report the publication of a book, ‘Intervention in the UK Brewing Industry’, written by John Spicer, Chris Thurman, John Walters and Simon Ward reviewing the circumstances leading up to the 1986-9 Monopolies and Mergers Commission inquiry into the UK brewing Industry.
- [Oghma Sponsors Food Manufacturing Company of the Year Award](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-sponsors-food-manufacturing-company-of-the-year-awards/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring the 2012 Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards
- [Scotch and Irish Whiskies M&A Report](https://oghmapartners.com/scotch-and-irish-whiskies-ma-report/) - Oghma Partners LLP, the Food and Beverage focused corporate finance boutique, is pleased to announce the publication of its Scotch and Irish Whiskies M&A report. Copies of the report are available on request. For more information on the report, click here for the full press release.
- [UK Food & Beverage M&A – Sharp Decline Recorded in Deal Activity](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-ma-sharp-decline-recorded-in-deal-activity/) - For the period between May and August 2020 (“T2 2020”), there was a 59.5% decline in deal volume compared with the same period in 2019. To receive a copy of our M&A review, further analysis and to be put on our mailing list for future updates please do contact us. If you would like to
- [Oghma Partners 2013 M&A Review & 2014 Outlook](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-2013-ma-review-2014-outlook/) - The Oghma Partners 2013 M&A Review & 2014 Outlook is due to be published shortly. The report analyses investment deals in the food and beverage industry from the past year as well as providing an outlook for 2014. It suggests that interest in the industry is set to rise, following a relatively quiet period in
- [UK Food & Beverage Sector: Growth predicted for 2014](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-food-beverage-sector-growth-predicted-for-2014/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce the release of the 2013 M&A Review & 2014 Outlook of the UK Food & Beverage Sector. The report highlights several of the key transactions that took place in the Food & Beverage sector in 2013, most notably the sale of Lucozade and Ribena to Suntory. Interest
- [Oghma Partners Announces Sponsorship of the 2014 Food Manufacturing Awards](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-announces-sponsorship-of-the-2014-food-manufacturing-awards/) - Oghma Partners, the Food & Beverage focused corporate finance boutique, today announced it has renewed its sponsorship of The Food Manufacturing Awards for 2014. As in the previous two years Oghma Partners will sponsor the key award, ‘The Company of The Year.’ The sponsorship follows the Oghma Partners philosophy of giving support to the UK
- [Entries for the 2014 Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards are now open](https://oghmapartners.com/entries-for-the-2014-food-manufacturing-excellence-awards-are-now-open/) - Entries are now open for the 2014 Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards. As sponsors of the Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards for the third year running, Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that applications are now open for 2014. The awards celebrate the achievement and progress of food manufacturers across the UK and follow the Oghma Partners
- [The latest Oghma Partners M&A Review for T1 2013 is now available.](https://oghmapartners.com/the-latest-oghma-partners-ma-review-for-t1-2013-is-now-available/) - It has been an interesting year so far
- [Latest M&A Review released](https://oghmapartners.com/latest-ma-review-released-3/) - The latest M&A review covering the food & beverage industry for the first months of 2013 is now available
- [Oghma Partners renews sponsorship of the Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-renews-sponsorship-of-the-food-manufacturing-excellence-awards/) - The Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards recognises the hard work and great achievements of food manufacturers across the UK.
- [Latest M&A Review Released](https://oghmapartners.com/latest-ma-review-released-4/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce the release of the latest M&A review covering the Food and Beverage industry for T2 2013. The period was relatively quiet with M&A activity in Europe down 14% by volume. Activity within the Food and Beverage Sector was particularly slow, with the notable exception of the £100 million sale
- [Oghma Partners congratulates Premier Foods as winner of The Food Manufacturing Company of the Year](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-congratulates-premier-foods-as-winner-of-the-food-manufacturing-company-of-the-year/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to congratulate Premier Foods as the winners of the Food Manufacturing Company of the Year at the 2013 Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards. The awards dinner took place at the Park Lane, Hilton on Thursday 21st November 2013 with guest host Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury (pictured here with Premier Foods’ Ashford factory
- [Oghma Partners Advises Sykes Seafood on the Acquisition of Ruskim Seafoods](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-advises-sykes-seafood-on-the-acquisition-of-ruskim-seafoods/) - Oghma Partners LLP (“Oghma Partners”), corporate finance advisors to the consumer industries, is today pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of UK-based Sykes Seafood Limited (“Sykes”) on the acquisition of Ruskim Seafoods Limited (“Ruskim”). More
- [Project Merlin](https://oghmapartners.com/project-merlin/) - Project Merlin was the fund raising of £10mn for Revolymer Group. Revolymer is a polymer based ingredients business developed from technology which emerged from research at Bristol University. Oghma Partners was approached to assist the business with its fundraising. Oghma’s role was to evaluate the opportunities for the business, review the potential income streams and
- [Project Emerald](https://oghmapartners.com/project-emerald/) - Project Emerald was the sale of a specialist ingredients business for a multi-national agri-processing company. Oghma kicked off the process in June and the transaction was signed off in November and completed in December of the same year post competition clearances. The business operated on a global basis with relatively low levels of profitability but
- [Project Neo](https://oghmapartners.com/project-neo/) - Project Neo was the sale of McCambridge Cake. Oghma Partners was appointed to sell McCambridge Cake a multi-site, multi country manufacturer of private-label cake products by Barclays Ventures. After careful analysis Oghma identified a list of over 30 potentially interested parties for the business – based in both the UK and overseas and being both
- [Project Seine](https://oghmapartners.com/project-seine/) - Project Seine was the acquisition of New Ivory of the UK by French Ingredients Company Solina. Oghma Partners was appointed by Solina to find bolt-on acquisitions in the UK. After a process of understanding precisely what our client was looking for and then reviewing the opportunities – New Ivory was identified as a potential target.
- [Project ABBA](https://oghmapartners.com/project-abba/) - Project ABBA was the acquisition of Swedish frozen desserts manufacturer Almondy AB by Givesco of Denmark. Oghma Partners knew the Givesco team well and understood what their broad acquisition criteria was. On hearing of the sale of Almondy we contacted Givesco who quickly confirmed their interest in the opportunity. Securing entry for Givesco in the
- [PROJECT SHAMROCK ACQUISITION](https://oghmapartners.com/project-shamrock-acquisition/) - Our client was able to agree an offer with a target company after we sifted through over 300 business opportunities. The client progressed its expansionary strategy with a minimum of management down-time with the assurance that a comprehensive review of its acquisition options had been undertaken. Situation: Our international client was seeking to expand its
- [PROJECT AURORA VALUATION AND STRATEGY ADVICE](https://oghmapartners.com/project-aurora-valuation-strategy-advice-2/) - By employing Oghma to value his business and review future opportunities, our client was able to optimise his exit strategy. Situation: Our client was invited to form a joint venture with another business. Problem: The client was a relatively young, fast growing business but unsure of the trade-off between accepting a joint venture agreement at
- [PROJECT AURORA VALUATION AND STRATEGY ADVICE](https://oghmapartners.com/project-aurora-valuation-strategy-advice/) - By employing Oghma to value his business and review future opportunities, our client was able to optimise his exit strategy. Situation: Our client was invited to form a joint venture with another business. Problem: The client was a relatively young, fast growing business but unsure of the trade-off between accepting a joint venture agreement at
- [PROJECT TIPPLE ACQUISITION](https://oghmapartners.com/project-tipple-acquisition/) - Leading beverage service company was offered significant new diversification opportunities by using Oghma’s in-depth industry expertise. Situation: The client had a very successful business but a 50% market share made it difficult to expand its operations. Problem: A narrow customer base and mature market limited our client’s expansion opportunities. The client sought ways of leveraging
- [PROJECT CITRON DISPOSAL](https://oghmapartners.com/project-citron-disposal/) - Client Citron realizes 50% more value via an Oghma-led offer for his business after an initial, unsolicited approach. Situation: Our client had been approached with a formal offer to sell their business. Problem: The client company had limited experience of selling businesses and was unsure whether the offer represented fair value. Solution: Oghma Partners advised
- [PROJECT CELESTIAL LICENCING DEAL](https://oghmapartners.com/project-celestial-licencing/) - An Oghma client has significantly enhanced its branded sales and business quality by securing an important licensing deal in the branded dry grocery sector. Situation: A long standing Oghma client was seeking to leverage its manufacturing base into new categories with minimal investment while utilizing its existing extensive marketing skills. Problem: The categories of interest
- [Oghma Partners 2014 M&A Review](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-2014-ma-review/) - The Oghma team is pleased to announce that the Oghma Partners 2014 M&A Review is due to be published. The report analyses investment deals in the food and beverage industry from the past year and is published three times per year, with an annual review published every January. To request a copy of the report
- [Overseas investors play a more important role in UK Food & Beverage Mergers and Acquisition Activity in the first Tertial of 2014](https://oghmapartners.com/overseas-investors-play-a-more-important-role-in-uk-food-beverage-mergers-and-acquisition-activity-in-the-first-tertial-of-2014/) - Food & Beverage M&A activity has proven to be quiet so far this year. However, within the mix, as a percentage of transaction volume, activity from overseas investors is significantly up in comparison to the same period last year. However, with rumours of several large deals underway, as we move through 2014 we expect the
- [2014 - Food & Beverage Mergers and Acquisition Activity T1](https://oghmapartners.com/2014-food-beverage-mergers-and-acquisition-activity-t1/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce the release of the T1 2014 Mergers and Acquisitions Review which is available upon request. The first months of the year have proven to be quiet in terms of deal activity with volume and value significantly lower compared to the same period last year; this is in contrast to
- [Food Manufacture Awards - nominations closing soon](https://oghmapartners.com/food-manufacture-awards-nominations-closing-soon/) - Food Manufacture Awards nominations close on 31st July
- [Further recovery in UK Food & Beverage M&A deal volume](https://oghmapartners.com/further-recovery-in-uk-food-beverage-ma-deal-volume/) - The latest Oghma Partners M&A review is now available, covering the Food and Beverage industry for the last full year
- [Latest M&A Review Released](https://oghmapartners.com/latest-ma-review-released-2/) - The latest Oghma Partners M&A review is now available, covering the Food and Beverage industry for the last full year.
- [Finalists for the 2012 Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards Announced](https://oghmapartners.com/finalists-for-the-2012-food-manufacturing-excellence-awards-announced/) - Finalists for the 2012 Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards have been announced
- [Oghma Partners announces release of Scotch and Irish Whisk(e)y industry review](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-announces-release-of-scotch-and-irish-whiskey-industry-review/) - Oghma Partners, the Mergers and Acquisitions boutique specialising in assisting clients operating in the Food and Beverage markets, has compiled a review of the Scotch and Whisk(e)y industries which is available now, upon request. The recent acquisition of the Bruichladdich distillery by Remy Cointreau has demonstrated the increasing interest in whisk(e)y distilleries as acquisition opportunities
- [UK: Highest level of M&A activity since 2007](https://oghmapartners.com/uk-highest-level-of-ma-activity-since-2007/) - According to Oghma Partners research, the first eight months of the year have seen the highest level of deal volume in the sector since 2007. Assuming current trends continue the last four months of 2012 should confirm the year as the most active since 2007 by volume, albeit the value of transactions may still be
- [Oghma Partners M&A Review released](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-ma-review-released/) - Mark Lynch of Oghma Partners is pleased to announce the release of the latest M&A review, including up to date information on the latest deals and trends in the Food and Beverage industry. The report will be sent directly to you in the next few days. If you do not already receive the report then please do
- [Food Manufacturing Company of the Year Award](https://oghmapartners.com/food-manufacturing-company-of-the-year-award/) - There is still time to vote for the Food Manufacturing Company of the Year Award at the Foodman Excellence Awards 2012! Voting closes in mid- September with the finalists announced during the week of the 17th September - don't miss out! Voting can be done via this link and good luck to all the entrants!
- [Brand building - difficult to beat!](https://oghmapartners.com/brand-building-difficult-to-beat/) - One highlight of the last tertial has been the acquisition by Remy Cointreau of the Bruichladdich distillery. This deal is fascinating in many ways; the distillery business was essentially resurrected in 2000 when bought out by a group of investors. It sat neatly in the premium end of the market selling a single malt product.
- [Disposal of Greencore Group plc’s Chilled Desserts Facility in Minsterley](https://oghmapartners.com/disposal-of-greencore-group-plcs-chilled-desserts-facility-in-minsterley/) - Oghma Partners LLP is pleased to announce its role as exclusive financial advisor to Greencore Group plc
- [Latest M&A Review released](https://oghmapartners.com/latest-ma-review-released/) - The latest Oghma Partners M&A review is now available, covering the Food and Beverage industry to April 2012. It shows that acquisition activity continues to be driven by deals within the industry with an estimated 68% of acquisitions in the period were made by UK corporates and a further 21% by overseas companies or subsidiaries
- [Fruit and Vegetable Distribution Industry](https://oghmapartners.com/fruit-and-vegetable-distribution-industry/) - Oghma Partners has put together a short introduction to the UK Fruit and Vegetable distribution industry. For a copy, please contact us via this link Oghma Partners was established in 2008 and provides acquisition, divestment, fund raising and strategy advice to European food and beverage companies and investors. For further information on how Oghma can assist
- [Oghma Partners September M&A Review Released](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-september-ma-review-released/) - The September T2 M&A review compiled by Mark Lynch and Oghma Partners LLP is released this week. Despite some sizeable deals over the past year or two in the food and beverage sector involving household names such as, Kraft, Unilever and Dairy Crest, activity in the UK appears to be slowing in the four months
- [Latest M&A Review due to be released](https://oghmapartners.com/latest-ma-review-due-to-be-released/) - The latest edition of the Oghma Partners M&A Review will be released in mid-September.
- [Challenging times but UK Food and Beverage acquisitions continue](https://oghmapartners.com/challenging-times-but-uk-food-and-beverage-acquisitions-continue/) - Oghma Partners T1 2011 M&A Review for the Food and Beverage sector (published this May) references a continuation in the difficult trading environment.
- [T1 2011 Food & Beverage M&A Review](https://oghmapartners.com/t1-2011-food-beverage-ma-review/) - Oghma Partners is pleased to announce that the latest M&A Review for T1 2011 has now been released.
- [Oghma Partners publishes latest review of Food and Beverage M&A activity in 2010](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-publishes-latest-review-of-food-and-beverage-ma-activity-in-2010/) - Food and beverage M&A Review for 2011, and outlook on 2011
- [Overseas Buyers Account for almost half of all Food & Beverage Transactions in 2010](https://oghmapartners.com/overseas-buyers-account-for-almost-half-of-all-food-beverage-transactions-in-2011/) - The forthcoming review of M&A activity in the Food and Beverage sector for 2010 highlights that 44% of buyers of UK Food and Beverage businesses in the period were either subsidiaries of overseas companies or, overseas based businesses.
- [M&A - the prospects for 2011 from Just Food](https://oghmapartners.com/the-just-food-management-briefing-ma-the-prospects-for-2011/) - Mark Lynch was interviewed by Just Food - giving his comments on an eventful 2010 and his view on the upcoming year.
- [2010 Food & Beverage M&A Update](https://oghmapartners.com/2010-food-beverage-ma-update/) - 2010 Outlook for Mergers and Acquisitions within the Food and Beverage Industry
- [Activity in the UK Food and Beverage Sector in the First Tertial of 2009 – insolvencies drive deal flow](https://oghmapartners.com/activity-in-the-uk-food-and-beverage-sector-in-the-first-tertial-of-2009-insolvencies-drive-deal-flow/) - Mark Lynch updates his 2007/8 M&A Review with a look at the activity recorded in the first third of 2009
- [IngrIDnet profiles Oghma Partners' outlook on Food Company Valuations and Merger and Acquisition activity in 2009](https://oghmapartners.com/ingridnet-profiles-oghma-partners-outlook-on-food-company-valuations-and-merger-and-acquisition-activity-in-2009/) - Oghma Partners' outlook on Food Company Valuations and Merger and Acquisition activity in 2009 In the article below, Mark Lynch a founding partner of Food Co. M&A specialists Oghma Partners, reviews the outlook for merger and acquisition activity in the food sector in 2009. He also assesses the outlook for food company valuations. Sentiment Stymies
- [Activity in the UK Food and Beverage Sector in 2008 vs. 2007](https://oghmapartners.com/activity-in-the-uk-food-and-beverage-sector-in-2008-vs-2007/) - Mark Lynch's overview of an eventful year in 2008
- [Oghma Partners sponsors The Food Club](https://oghmapartners.com/oghma-partners-sponsors-the-food-club/) - Oghma Partners becomes a sponsor of The Food Club

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## Portfolios

- [BAKO Group Limited acquisition of BAKO Western Limited](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/bako-group-limited-acquisition-of-bako-western-limited/)
- [Management buy-out of Burgess Farms (formerly known as Produce World)](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/management-buy-out-of-burgess-farms-formerly-known-as-produce-world/)
- [Nactarome acquisition of Claremont Ingredients](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/nactarome-acquisition-of-claremont-ingredients/)
- [Two Chicks majority sale to Eurovo](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/two-chicks-majority-sale-to-eurovo/)
- [James T Blakeman Holdings Limited (“Blakemans”) disposal](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/james-t-blakeman-holdings-limited-blakemans-disposal/)
- [Paulig Acquisition of Panesar Foods](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/paulig-acquisition-of-panesar-foods/)
- [Ingå Group acquisition of MSK Ingredients](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/inga-group-acquisition-of-msk-ingredients/)
- [Delice de France](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/delice-de-france/)
- [Disposal of Glendale Foods Group](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/disposal-of-glendale-foods-group/)
- [Investment in Plant-Ex Ingredients](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/investment-in-plant-ex-ingredients/)
- [Ornua Divestment](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/ornua-divestment/)
- [Acquisition of Finlay’s Food](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/acquisition-of-finlays-food/)
- [Sale of Th. Geyer Ingredients](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/sale-of-th-geyer-ingredients/)
- [Sale to Groupe Berkem](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/sale-to-groupe-berkem/)
- [Acquisition of BCF](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/acquisition-of-bcf/)
- [Good Food Wines](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/good-food-wines/)
- [Algaia](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/algaia/)
- [Holmes](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/holmes/)
- [Spring They Me](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/spring-they-me/)
- [Cargill-DSM](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/cargill-dsm/)
- [Mc Cambridge](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/mc-cambridge/)
- [Green Core Group](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/green-core-group/)
- [DS Smith-Pelican](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/ds-smith-pelican/)
- [Marry Berry](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/marry-berry/)
- [Cargill](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/cargill/)
- [Softbox](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/softbox/)
- [DS Smit-Denmark](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/ds-smit-denmark/)
- [DS Smith](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/ds-smith/)
- [Coolicious](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/coolicious/)
- [Icelandic](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/icelandic/)
- [Givaudan-st.paul](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/givaudan-st-paul/)
- [Givaudan-Herb](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/givaudan-herb/)
- [European Dairy Company](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/european-dairy-company/)
- [UK Grocery Manufacturer](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/grocery-manufacturer/)
- [UK Dry Grocery Business](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/dry-grocery-business/)
- [UK Grocery Products Business](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/grocery-products-business/)
- [UK Chilled Foods Business](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/chilled-foods-business/)
- [UK Food Ingredients Company](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/uk-food-ingredients-company/)
- [European Food Group](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/european-food-group/)
- [Nordic Spirits Company](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/nordic-spirits-company/)
- [UK Frozen Foods Company](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/frozen-foods-company/)
- [Spanish Grocery Group](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/spanish-grocery-group/)
- [US Home and Personal Care Group](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/home-and-personal-care-group/)
- [UK Branded Food Producer](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/branded-food-producer/)
- [European Dairy Group](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/european-dairy-group/)
- [Middle Eastern Food Ingredients Group](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/middle-eastern-food-ingredients-group-2/)
- [Global Agribusiness](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/global-agribusiness/)
- [Middle Eastern Food Ingredients Group](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/middle-eastern-food-ingredients-group/)
- [UK Food Manufacturer](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/uk-food-manufacturer/)
- [UK Beverage Systems Company](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/uk-beverage-systems-company/)
- [Asian Food Ingredients Group](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/asian-food-ingredients-group/)
- [Continental European Distribution Business](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/continental-european-distribution-business/)
- [UK Food Producer](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/uk-food-producer/)
- [UK Food Distributor](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/uk-food-distributor/)
- [Revolymer](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/revolymer/)
- [Strategic Advice on licensing](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/strategic-advice-on-licensing/)
- [Sale of business leading to](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/sale-of-business-leading-to/)
- [Dragonfly Food](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/dragonfly-food/)
- [Ds Smit-MBM](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/ds-smit-mbm/)
- [Alleggra](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/alleggra/)
- [Maabarot](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/maabarot/)
- [Simply Cook](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/simply-cook/)
- [KTC](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/ktc/)
- [Novax](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/novax/)
- [Scotbio](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/scotbio/)
- [Wrights](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/wrights/)
- [Sykes Seafood](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/sykes-seafood/)
- [AAK](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/aak/)
- [Solina-Essential Cuisine](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/solina-essential-cuisine/)
- [Solina-New Ivory](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/solina-new-ivory/)
- [Givesco](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/givesco/)
- [Irish Dairy Board](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/irish-dairy-board/)
- [Windyridge](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/windyridge/)
- [Solina](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/solina/)
- [Greencore Group-Uniq](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/greencore-group/)
- [Provexis](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/provexis/)
- [Verlinvest](https://oghmapartners.com/oportfolio/verlinvest/)

## Teams

- [Scott Mounty](https://oghmapartners.com/team/scott-mounty/)
- [Marisa Osborne](https://oghmapartners.com/team/marisa-osborne/) - Coming Soon...
- [James Barton](https://oghmapartners.com/team/james-barton/) - James joined Oghma Partners in 2021 as an analyst and is an Economics graduate from the University of Nottingham. James previously worked for AlphaStone Equities and is currently working on a number of transactions, completion pending.
- [Oliver North](https://oghmapartners.com/team/oliver-north/) - Oliver joined Oghma Partners in 2016 as an analyst. He graduated from Manchester University with a degree in Economics and Finance in 2014. Oliver has worked on the following transactions whilst at Oghma: the acquisition of Ulrick & Short by Novax AB (2021), the sale of Simply Cook to Nestlé (2021), the sale of Givaudan’s Swiss/Polish pectin business
- [Clara Quintard](https://oghmapartners.com/team/clara-quintard/)
- [Tim Owen](https://oghmapartners.com/team/tim-owen/) - Tim has worked in the financial services industry for over 30 years. Prior to joining Oghma Partners in 2009, he was Head of Corporate Finance at Glitnir, the Icelandic bank, where his team was focused on the international food and consumer sectors. Tim also spent five years as a Director in Citigroup’s European Investment Bank,
- [Michael Dean](https://oghmapartners.com/team/michael-dean/) - Coming Soon...
- [Caroline Bennett](https://oghmapartners.com/team/caroline-bennett/) - Caroline joined the expanding Oghma team as an analyst in 2010 and was promoted to associate director in 2015. Caroline has worked on the following transactions whilst at Oghma Partners: the sale of Givaudan’s Dutch grated and processed cheese business (2020), the sale of Icelandic Group UK to Hilton Food Group (2017), the acquisition of
- [Mark Lynch](https://oghmapartners.com/team/mark-lynch/) - Mark has worked in the financial services industry, specialising in the Food & Beverage Sector for over 30 years. Mark founded Oghma Partners in January 2008 and has successfully built the business over the subsequent period. Mark has worked with many corporates since establishing Oghma Partners successfully giving strategic advice to an array of clients
- [Carolyn Viney](https://oghmapartners.com/team/carolyn-viney/) - Carolyn joined Oghma Partners in April 2010 as Associate Director. Whilst at Oghma Partners she has worked on the following transactions: the acquisition of Ulrick & Short by Novax AB (2021), the sale of Simply Cook to Nestlé (2021), the acquisition of Bowman Ingredients by Solina (2020), the sale of Givaudan’s Swiss/Polish pectin business (2020), the acquisition of BD

## Partners

- [SME News UK Finance Awards 2025](https://oghmapartners.com/partners/sme-news-uk-finance-awards-2025/) - Best Boutique Food & Beverage Sector M&A Advisory Firm 2025
- [SME News UK Finance Awards 2025](https://oghmapartners.com/partners/sme-news-uk-finance-awards-2025-2/) - Cross-Border Advisory Services Excellence Award 2025
- [2025 Corporate Excellence Awards](https://oghmapartners.com/partners/2025-corporate-excellence-awards/) - Best F&B Corporate Finance Advisory Firm 2025
- [Most Distinguished Divestment & Acquisition Experts 2025 - London](https://oghmapartners.com/partners/most-distinguished-divestment-acquisition-experts-2025-london/) - Excellence in Strategic Finance Advisory 2025 – London
- [Food and Drink Awards 2023 hosted by LUXlife](https://oghmapartners.com/partners/food-and-drink-awards2023-hosted-by-luxlife/) - Best Boutique Food & Bever- age Sector M&A Advisory Firm 2023 - UK
- [BFSI Insider Awards Program: Recognizing Excellence and Shaping the Future of Finance](https://oghmapartners.com/partners/bfsi-insider-awards-program-recognizing-excellence-and-shaping-the-future-of-finance/) - Best M&A Advisor for Consumer Industries 2025
- [Best European Food & Beverage Corporate Finance House 2024](https://oghmapartners.com/partners/best-european-food-beverage-corporate-finance-house-2024/) - Food & Beverage Corporate Finance House 2024
- [M&A Awards hosted by Acquisition International](https://oghmapartners.com/partners/ma-awards-hosted-by-acquisition-international/) - Food and Beverage M&A Advisory Firm of the Year 2023
- [Finance Monthly Magazine M&A Awards Winner 2023](https://oghmapartners.com/partners/finance-monthlymagazine-ma-awardswinner-2023/) - Finance Monthly M&A Award in the category of Food, Beverages and Packaging M&A Advisory for UK
- [Just Food Excellence Awards](https://oghmapartners.com/partners/just-food-excellence-awards/) - Winner in the category of M&A – Financial Advisers
- [Corporate Vision, Global Business Awards Winner](https://oghmapartners.com/partners/corporate-vision-global-business-awards-winner/) - M&A Corporate Finance Advisory of the Year 2023 – UK
- [Worldwide Finance Awards 2023 hosted by Acquisition International Magazine](https://oghmapartners.com/partners/worldwide-finance-awards-2023-hosted-by-acquisition-international-magazine/) - Best Boutique Food & Beverage Sector M&A Advisory Firm 2023 – UK
- [Corporate Vision Magazine, Global Business Awards 2022](https://oghmapartners.com/partners/corporate-vision-magazine-global-business-awards-2022/) - Best M&A Corporate Finance Advisory – UK
- [Acquisition International, M&A 2021 Awards – Voted Best Consumer M&A Advisor 2021 – Europe Acquisition International, M&A 2021](https://oghmapartners.com/partners/acquisition-international-ma-2021-awards-voted-best-consumer-ma-advisor-2021-europe-acquisition-international-ma-2021/) - Finance Monthly Magazine M&A Awards Winner 2021, Firm of the Year - UK Food & Beverage

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