Capitalising on opportunities
The food and beverage sector is fast-paced and requires great connections, swift action, and deep sector expertise to navigate effectively.
We have worked in the food and beverage sector for many years. With an international approach, our team has the knowledge to deliver solutions that clients need to expand, refinance or sell their businesses.
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"Clearwater conducted a very professional process. The team has extensive knowledge of the debt market which gave us complete confidence throughout and we’re thrilled with the investment in our brand."
Daniel Woodwards, COO, Seabrook Crisps
Economic forces and changes in consumer preferences continue to drive the Food and Beverage market. Conditions can change quickly and companies both large and small need to be nimble when opportunities present themselves or adaptation is needed.
Advising entrepreneurs, management teams, private equity houses and prominent multinationals, our specialist sector team deliver in-depth knowledge and independent advice for Food and Beverage companies. We enable management teams to seize market opportunities, capitalising on potential for growth and success.
Our experience spans the full range of the sector, from branded to private label, small to large scale and domestic to global players.
"Clearwater conducted a very professional process. The team has extensive knowledge of the debt market which gave us complete confidence throughout and we’re thrilled with the investment in our brand."
Daniel Woodwards, COO, Seabrook Crisps
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PROOF POINTS
Primary sector deals
59
in the last 10 years
Primary sector deal value
€2.8bn
in the last 10 years
Primary sector cross-border deals
33%
in the last 10 years
Choose a service
Our services are focused on maximising business potential through M&A and Debt Advisory. We are inherently objective in the advice we deliver because we don’t have other services to sell.
Insights
Through the lens of sector experts with decades of hands-on experience, our game-changing insights reveal things unseen by others; enhancing instead of replicating what you already know.
Transactions
Not just numbers on a balance sheet, our transactions represent over 20 years’ commitment to our clients’ future. Helping them change the game. Even before it was ready to be changed.
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Clearwater advises LDC-backed Hill Biscuits on its sale to Cerealto UK
Adviser to LDC-backed Hill Biscuits on its sale to Cerealto UK
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Clearwater advises Audens on its sale to GoodLife Foods
Adviser to the shareholders of Audens on its sale to GoodLife Foods
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Clearwater advises the shareholders of Yew Tree Dairy on its sale to Müller
Adviser to the shareholders of Yew Tree Dairy on its sale to Müller
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