Food and Agriculture

Before many products reach store shelves or processing facilities, they first must be planted and harvested. From fresh produce and craft beer to meat alternatives and cannabis products, here’s the latest in food and agriculture.

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M&A in Agriculture: A Q&A with Lewis & Clark’s Tim Hassler

May 28, 2025 Carolyn Vallejo

Agriculture has a long road to M&A growth, according to Lewis & Clark Partners Operating Partner Tim Hassler. He answers questions about tech innovation and dealmaking opportunity in a space facing plenty of headwinds.

President Trump Swears In Robert F Kennedy Jr. As HHS Secretary

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What Kennedy’s Confirmation as Health Secretary Could Mean for Food M&A

February 19, 2025 Carolyn Vallejo

As criticism against ultra-processed foods grows, strategic and PE food investors could be impacted differently, says Balmoral Advisors’ Bob Dekker

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Torchy’s Tacos CEO Highlights the Importance of Developing People

December 30, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo

Speaking at an ACG Austin lunch, Mike Rypka shared his views on finding success in the restaurant business

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A Recipe for Growth in Food Allergy Prevention

October 30, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo

At the intersection of consumer and healthcare, food allergies have a massive addressable market—but plenty of complexities investors should consider

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As Wallets Tighten, Food Industry Dealmakers Get Picky

September 25, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo

Shifting consumer habits are driving change in food-related M&A, from the manufacturing plant to the dining booth

Farmer checking touchpad in Nappa cabbage Fram in summer

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Digging into the Future of Funding in Agtech

November 1, 2023 Carolyn Vallejo

Speakers at the recent AgTech Investor Symposium hosted by ACG Raleigh Durham explored the investment climate for agriculture technology as venture capital financing slows