Mitigating Food Safety & Legal Risk Hear industry experts from TriVista and McGuireWoods LLP provide in-depth insights into the latest food safety, regulatory and litigation activity in the food & beverage industry. This sector has experienced a massive influx in investment activity from private equity firms and corporate/strategic investors looking to capitalize on high-growth segments… Read More
As Private Equity (PE) firms continue to evaluate add-on acquisitions, executing a strong roadmap and avoiding any pitfalls should be top of mind. In this article, we provide some guidelines on achieving successful outcomes with your next bolt-on. Continued market competitiveness for good deals has propelled PE firms to use several levers to drive increased… Read More
TriVista and Harris Williams & Co., in partnership with ACG, have assembled a team of Industry experts to share unique viewpoints and insights into M&A activity in the Food & Beverage industry. The sector has experienced a massive influx in investment activity from Private Equity Firms and Corporate/Strategic Investors looking to capitalize on high growth… Read More
When it comes to investments in Food & Beverage companies, in addition to Quality of Operations® Due Diligence analysis private equity firms should diligence critical elements of Food Safety Programs (Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance & Quality) at the target company. Determining early on whether or not a target company is compliant with Food & Drug Administration (FDA) … Read More
In this Expert Insight, we discuss the positive impact improved Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes can have on a business, and how SIOP provides a competitive advantage. Specifically, the real business value of SIOP, common symptoms of a defective planning process, and critical success factors needed for SIOP to succeed. Whether you’re a… Read More
Bottlenecks—the steps in a process that govern the speed of the entire operation—are a common headache in the manufacturing world. Unlike the bottlenecks we experience in our daily lives, such as a broken-down car on the freeway making us late for work, production bottlenecks are not simple annoyances or inconveniences. On the contrary, in a… Read More
TriVista’s Food & Beverage expert, Jennifer Frankenberg discusses the opportunities and risks associated with the spike in M&A activity in the pet food and treat industry in Middle Market Growth Magazine. “Over the last 10 years, we have seen Private Equity investment activity in the Pet Food and Treats sector increase substantially, particularly in the middle market…. Read More
INVESTMENTS IN THE GROWING PET FOOD AND TREATS MARKET HAVE HELPED MANY PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTORS REALIZE SIZEABLE RETURNS FOR LPS. However, recent Food & Drug Administration (FDA) rulings require food safety controls similar to that of human food. Investment professionals must keep Food Safety, Regulation, and Compliance top of mind during due diligence and post… Read More
Food safety continues to be top of mind during due diligence for Private Equity investors. Keeping up with changing industry regulations can be difficult. In this material, learn about the Seven FSMA Rules, what you can do to mitigate your risks, and the implications of noncompliance. Learn why Private Equity should pay attention to FDA’s… Read More
Most private equity investors pursue operational improvements across their portfolios. But are they pursuing the right improvements and how can they best maximize returns from these investments? In partnership with the Association of Corporate Growth, TriVista developed the following webinar to explore best practices for Quality of Operations Due Diligence, and discuss which post close… Read More