This episode of PE Pathways features a recording of a recent panel discussion during a private equity event sponsored by Troutman Pepper Locke and Alliant. Panelists included Brian Choi, managing partner and CEO of the Food Institute; Sheemul Valecha, a managing director at BDO Capital Advisors; and Craig Dubitsky, founder and CEO of Happy Products. The panel discussed the state of the deal market for the food and beverage sector.
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Food and Beverage Industry Updates 2026 - Troutman Pepper Locke

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