Big M&A deals dominate in 'otherwise underwhelming quarter,' report says

CPG companies continue to aggressively pursue major deals this quarter, like Coca-Cola's acquisition of Costa Coffee and Nestlé's purchase of Starbucks products.

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 26, 2018

Bloomin' Brands comes under activist investor pressure

Barington Capital Group is calling for the company to shed its smaller restaurant companies so that Outback Steakhouse can operate independently. 

By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 23, 2018

Zöe's Kitchen slapped with class-action suit ahead of Cava merger

The lawsuit claims the chain provided "incomplete and misleading" information regarding the deal, which will create the largest restaurant company in the Mediterranean category.   

By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 8, 2018