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Industry Update – Protein: Resilient Demand, Evolving Pressures, and a Resurgence in M&A

Sharad Panot — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:16:39 +0000

Our 2025 Protein Industry Update highlights:

Persistent protein demand despite cost pressures
Global public company activity and what it signals for protein corporates
The resurgence in protein M&A led by strategic consolidation
The impact of immigration policies on labor and supply chains

North Inlet Congratulates TOMRA on its recent acquisition of CLYNK

Sharad Panot — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:48:45 +0000

TOMRA recently completed its acquisition of C&C Consolidated Holdings, LLC (d/b/a: CLYNK), a leading provider of “bag drop” solutions for the collection and processing of beverage containers in the United States. The acquisition expands TOMRA’s North American footprint while enhancing its ability to deliver innovative and convenient recycling solutions to consumers. North Inlet is pleased to have served as the exclusive financial advisor to TOMRA on this transaction.

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North Inlet Congratulates McEntire Produce on their sale to Fresh Express

Sharad Panot — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:56:33 +0000

We are honored to have had the opportunity to represent Carter, Buddy and the extended McEntire family in their transaction with Fresh Express, Inc. This transaction will allow the newly formed Foodservice Division of Fresh Express to expand its reach as a leading national foodservice provider of fresh-cut produce. North Inlet is pleased to have served as the exclusive financial advisor to McEntire Produce, Inc., McEntire Logistics, LLC, and Simply Clean Technologies, LLC in this transaction.

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North Inlet Congratulates ArborGen on the sale of its In Vitro business

Sharad Panot — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:18:10 +0000

ArborGen, the leading supplier of advanced seedling genetics to the global commercial forestry industry, has completed the previously announced sale of its In Vitro business. This sale is representative of the Company’s continued focus on growth and productivity opportunities. North Inlet is pleased to have served as the sole financial advisor to ArborGen on this transaction.

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North Inlet Congratulates Pitman Family Farms on their Recent Acquisition of Cooks Venture

Sharad Panot — Thu, 23 May 2024 14:58:26 +0000

Pitman Family Farms recently completed its acquisition of Cooks Venture, a grower and processor of pasture raised chickens with operations in Arkansas and Oklahoma. The deal represents the Pitman family’s continued focus to improve sustainability and animal welfare. North Inlet is pleased to have served as a financial advisor to Pitman Family Farms on this transaction.

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North Inlet Congratulates AgriWebb and Munters Group on their Partnership to Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare

Sharad Panot — Mon, 06 May 2024 14:54:45 +0000

Munters Group announced today their investment in AgriWebb, a leading beef cattle production software provider. AgriWebb’s farm mapping, grazing management and inventory tracking software provides critical data to meat packers and retailers in their efforts to reduce emissions in their supply chains.

North Inlet Congratulates IFCO on its Recent Combination with PRT Growing Services

Sharad Panot — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:20:27 +0000

We are honored to have had the opportunity to represent Patrick, Preston and the extended Mobley family in their combination transaction with PRT Growing Services Ltd., and thereby fortifying a position as North America’s leading forestry seedling provider. With the combined capital resources of PRT and its financial partner Instar Asset Management, they’ve strengthened their ability to serve forest landowning customers, their employees and the markets in which they serve and live as momentum accelerates regarding afforestation as a preferred natural climate solution.

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North Inlet Congratulates Shurtape on its Recent Acquisition of Pro Tapes & Specialties

Sharad Panot — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:51:40 +0000

Shurtape Technologies, LLC recently completed its acquisition of Pro Tapes & Specialties, Inc., a tape manufacturer and converter that services a variety of markets, including graphic arts, library and school supply, precision die-cutting and fabricating, contract and custom converting, retail and general industrial. The deal represented the culmination of a nearly two-decade partnership. North Inlet has served as a long-time advisor to Shurtape Technologies.

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North Inlet Congratulates Lyons Magnus on its Recent Acquisition of Phillips Syrups & Sauces

Sharad Panot — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:16:12 +0000

Lyons Magnus, a portfolio company of Paine Schwartz Partners, recently completed its acquisition of Phillips Syrups & Sauces, a Westlake, Ohio-based manufacturer of gourmet syrups, sauces, and toppings. The acquisition enables Lyons Magnus to enter the high-growth, mid-tier and regional segments of the coffeehouse chain market and further diversify its value and growing customer base. North Inlet continues to serve as the advisor to Lyons Magnus as they pursue additional synergistic acquisitions.

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North Inlet Congratulates AmplifiedAg Inc. On Completing a $40MM Capital Raise, Expanding Global Technologies and Vertical Roots Indoor Farms Across the Southeast

Sharad Panot — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:15:21 +0000

AmplifiedAg Inc. announced today that the company has completed $40MM in equity financing. The funding will support the continued expansion of the company’s world-leading hydroponic container farm, Vertical Roots, and further development of the company’s holistic operating system, AmpEDGE™, which uniquely combines environment monitoring and controls with business operations for end-to-end indoor farm management.

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