The UK’s food sector is likely to be one of the most active sectors for mergers and acquisitions this year, a report claims.
Added value products, such as dairy based functional goods, are described by the survey as a key driver in investment moving away from low value commodity products.
According to research by Tenon Livingstone Guarantee (TLG), private equity houses are interested in the food sector because of good margins. The report claims that investors are particularly interested in niche and growing markets.
TLG is a UK-based independent corporate finance house. It advises management teams, owners and venture capital houses on company sales, acquisitions and private equity transactions.