Alcohol continues to be an attractive market for M&A activity, and has proven to be relatively COVID-resilient in terms of customer demand.
Health / Free-From products, including vegan alternatives, are also leading the charge with seven deals in 2022 as consumers shift their preferences towards healthier foods and environmentally friendly products.
Sector focus
Alcohol
19%
Health / Free-From
19%
Bakery
17%
Dairy
14%
Meat and fish
14%
Other
11%
Confectionary
6%