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  • 40+
    Bakery & desserts transactions
    completed since 2015
  • 135+
    Strategic parties engaged
    in select bakery sale processes
  • 80%+
    Strategic outcomes across select
    bakery sell-side processes

Across the Bakery Value Chain

We advise businesses across the breadth of the bakery, desserts market. Our experience spans breads, pizza crust, rolls and buns; croissants, danishes and pastries; donuts, muffins, cookies, cakes and specialty desserts; and bakery inclusions.

We work with businesses operating across fresh, frozen, shelf-stable, ready-to-finish and freezer-to-oven formats, including branded, private-label and co-manufactured products sold through retail grocery, in-store bakery, foodservice and quick-service restaurant channels.

How our Sector Knowledge Creates Value

  • Specialist sector focus

    Deep understanding of bakery and desserts across different products, formats, business models and end markets.

  • Buyer-led positioning

    We translate product differentiation, manufacturing capabilities, customer relationships and growth potential into a compelling investment case.

  • Valuation perspective

    Extensive transaction experience and proprietary valuation data provide an informed view of market expectations and value drivers.

  • Strategic relationships

    Established relationships with strategic acquirers and financial investors help identify the buyers with the strongest potential fit.

  • Cross-border reach

    Our international platform combines local market knowledge with access to relevant buyers across geographies.

  • Disciplined execution

    Senior-led support throughout the transaction, from preparation and buyer engagement through negotiation and completion.

Selected Client Feedback

  • Russ Case, CEO of Fantasy Baking

    “The Alantra team was terrific to work with. I appreciated their thoughtful and proactive strategy which – along with a steady hand, organized approach, and relentless commitment to moving the process forward – kept us on course and enabled us to achieve this milestone transaction.”

  • Yvon Guerin, CEO of Vandemoortele

    “Achieving this partnership with Banneton Bakery will allow us to provide significant additional value to our customers, business partners and associates. Alantra’s guidance and ability to leverage their bakery sector M&A experience, enabled us to successfully navigate a highly competitive transaction process.”

  • Robin Mürer, Co-Managing Partner at FSN Capital Partners

    “Alantra’s extensive market and process knowledge was an invaluable support during the acquisition and financing of Bäcker Görtz and had a material part in ensuring a successful transaction.”

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Contact our Bakery Leadership Team

Global Consumer Team