Global food and beverage (F&B) dealmakers are back at the table – and many are hungry for a piece of the merger and acquisitions (M&A) action. Total deal value across the sector rose 9% in 2025, reaching US$110.9bn. This marks a multi-year positive trend since the US$59.4bn in deals completed in 2022, signalling growing confidence and appetite for dealmaking.

The outlook for the rest of 2026 and into 2027 is cautiously optimistic. Interest rates in major economies are expected to provide a more supportive financing environment, while the ongoing need among corporations to optimise portfolios may create further deal opportunities. The convergence of food, health and technology – from new nutritional options to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven supply chains – is also opening new frontiers for investment.

Global dealmakers 2026: Mid-market food & beverage M&A data pulse, published in partnership with Baker Tilly International, provides valuable insights into global F&B M&A trends and opportunities.

Access to learn about:

• Sector deal value and volumes trends and how this benchmarks against global M&A performance
• Key markets and cross-border M&A hotspots
• Subsectors driving the most activity