Food Distribution – June 2021

Food Distribution M&A Activity Remains Resilient, Foodservice Players Explore Retail End Markets

Capstone Partners released its June 2021 Food Distribution Industry Update, reporting that the defensibility of the Food Distribution industry has been reflected by robust transaction activity in 2020 and into year-to-date (YTD) 2021.  The non-cyclical nature of the industry has supported active merger and acquisition (M&A) markets and strong buyer interest, as industry participants continue to consolidate to scale, penetrate new geographies, and add additional high growth product categories.

Also included in this report:

• How industry players shifted businesses models amid COVID-19
• Proprietary data on historic deal activity and trends
• Rationale for steady M&A activity in 2020 and through Q1 2021
• Outlook for near term transaction activity and industry performance