Food Company Profiling M&A

Mid-Market Food Company Profiling North America – M&A Support

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Situation

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Our client sought to understand the landscape of mid-market food manufacturers in North America to support a more proactive M&A strategy. The goal was to identify potential acquisition targets aligned with the company’s growth ambitions.

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Objective

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The objective was to develop a comprehensive view of the mid-market food manufacturing ecosystem, assess the attractiveness and capabilities of potential acquisition targets, and provide strategic recommendations for expansion and partnership opportunities across the U.S. and Canada.

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Our Work

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10EQS conducted a detailed market mapping and profiling exercise to identify and evaluate over 450 companies active in the mid-market food space. Through expert interviews and secondary research, we assessed manufacturer capabilities, ownership structures, and alignment with emerging trends such as clean label, global flavors, and innovative packaging.

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Project team

• Ex-Bain Management Consultant with extensive industry experience in retail, food &beverages
• Associate Consultant conducting secondary research & supporting content synthesis
• 10EQS Delivery Operations (=PMO) providing quality assurance, process management and expert recruitment
• 7 industry experts

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Industry experts (excerpt)

• Director of Culinary and R&D – Manufacturing Company (US)
• Co-Owner, VP of Sales –  Private Label and Manufacturing Company (US)
• Corporate Executive Chef –  Manufacturing Company(US)
• VP of R&D – Manufacturing Company (US)

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Results

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10EQS provided the client a shortlist of 10 high-fit acquisition targets and strategic insights on key market dynamics shaping the future of the market. It equipped the client with a data-driven foundation to prioritize M&A opportunities and informed next steps for due diligence and partnership development.

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