Food Processing and Distribution
From the farm to the plate, Fort Dearborn’s Food Processing and Distribution group delivers merger and acquisition, and financing solutions to the nearly $3.2 trillion dollar food industry. Fort Dearborn has completed numerous transactions for clients in various industry segments such as meats, cheeses, fruits, bakery and sweets. We bring substantial experience and knowledge of key industry issues such as ingredient sourcing and pricing, the Food and Drug Administration regulatory environment, supply chain dynamics, and brand power to ensure a successful transaction for every client.
"Our focus on the Food Processing and Distribution industry highlights the operational focus we bring to our investment banking clients. Our deep industry knowledge enables us to see and articulate value drives to potential acquirers, which results in better transactions for our clients."
–Kevin Cleary
Managing Partner and Food Processing and Distribution Industry Group Leader