Food and Beverage M&A and Private Equity Update

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Food and beverage M&A and capital-raising activity is higher than it has been in many years — and companies across the country are benefiting.

Senior executives, entrepreneurs and investors in the food and beverage industry gathered for cocktails and an enlightening discussion of the current environment and outlook in this market, as well as industry-specific deal trends from the investor’s perspective.

• Due Diligence in an Era of Increased Oversight
  • Jennifer Frankenberg, Vice President of Food and Beverage, TriVista
  • Paula Piontek, President, Product Recall Prevention Services
  • Angela Spivey, Partner and Co-Chair of Food & Beverage Team, McGuireWoods LLP
  • Jim Neale (moderator), Partner and Co-Chair, Food & Beverage Team, McGuireWoods LLP
• Deal Trends and Outlook
  • Marquez Bela, Director, Rosewood Private Investments
  • William Meissner, Chief Executive Officer, Genesis Today
  • Ian Knowles, Founder, Spruce & Norton
  • Craig Lawson, Managing Director, MHT Midspan (moderator)