Food, Beverage, & Agribusiness
Fall 2025
Consumer – Baked Goods & Confectionary M&A Market Update, Fall 2025
This report analyzes M&A and valuation dynamics across a resilient segment of the food and beverage industry. Transaction volume has moderated, but deal values continue to climb as investors pursue high-margin, health-conscious, and sustainability-focused brands. Domestic manufacturers are benefitting from stable supply chains and reduced tariff exposure, while cost pressures on specialty imports like cocoa are shaping pricing and margin strategies across the sector. The report tracks over 140 annual transactions, recent acquisitions by leading strategics and private equity firms, and valuation trends among public and private bakery and confectionery companies. With median deal sizes approaching $100 million, the sector remains a key area of investor interest. This market update provides business owners and acquirers with timely insights into valuation benchmarks, growth drivers, and the evolving appetite for branded consumer products.
Trends Driving M&A for Baked Goods & Confectionary
Report Summary
This report analyzes M&A and valuation dynamics across a resilient segment of the food and beverage industry. Transaction volume has moderated, but deal values continue to climb as investors pursue high-margin, health-conscious, and sustainability-focused brands. Domestic manufacturers are benefitting from stable supply chains and reduced tariff exposure, while cost pressures on specialty imports like cocoa are shaping pricing and margin strategies across the sector. The report tracks over 140 annual transactions, recent acquisitions by leading strategics and private equity firms, and valuation trends among public and private bakery and confectionery companies. With median deal sizes approaching $100 million, the sector remains a key area of investor interest. This market update provides business owners and acquirers with timely insights into valuation benchmarks, growth drivers, and the evolving appetite for branded consumer products.
Baked Goods & Confectionary M&A TRENDS
Key Highlights
- Baked Goods & Confectionary Industry At A Glance
- Baked Goods & Confectionary M&A Trends
- Baked Goods & Confectionary Public & Private Trends
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