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Gain deeper insight into your industry and competitors with the help of our comprehensive industry reports
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Gain deeper insight into your industry and competitors with the help of our comprehensive industry reports
Get an in-depth understanding of the food processing industry and how your business fits into the landscape. By knowing about all the recent movements, you'll get a better idea of the value of your business.
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We have a great deal of experience working with businesses in the food processing industry, including a number of sales. We have seen best practices and industry-leading businesses, as well as poor processes and manufacturing.
We understand what makes a food processing business valuable and we can help you maximise the value of your business.
Hear from Paul Nemets on identifying an attractive food business
4 - 6 weeks
We educate ourselves about every aspect of your business to identify its true market potential.
4 - 12 weeks
We do a deep dive into your business practises and operational performance to prepare the key items for a sale.
4 weeks
We take the time to understand the movements in your industry. When we know who is buying food businesses and why, then we can position your business for sale.
6 weeks
We identify and nurture potential buyers in the market.
4 weeks
The negotiation process can be tricky when your biggest asset is at stake so we work tirelessly to get the best terms, conditions and sale price for you.
6 - 10 weeks
We look after due diligence process for you and facilitate the the transfer of items such as business leases, registration documents, bank accounts, memberships, contracts, and business names.
2 weeks
We simplify the entire settlement process by keeping everything thoroughly prepared and easily accessible in the cloud.
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Chefgood is a fast-growing Australian ready meals brand known for its health-focused product range and strong direct-to-consumer presence. The business offers a wide selection of calorie-controlled, chef-prepared meals targeting time-poor and health-conscious consumers.
In May 2025, Chefgood was acquired by My Muscle Chef, the leading Australian ready meals company backed by Quadrant Private Equity. The acquisition brings together two high-growth operators in the health-focused ready meals segment, with strong brand recognition and complementary capabilities across ecommerce, manufacturing and logistics.
Nash Advisory was engaged by Marley Spoon SE (XTRA:MS1) to manage the divestment of Chefgood as part of its broader strategic refocus. The transaction was led by Paul Nemets, supported by Johnson Li and Zachary Hutchison.
Crackerjack Foods is a leading, Melbourne-based frozen foods manufacturer, specialising in premium potato-based and frozen products. The company’s product line includes a variety of potato cake options, as well as battered hot dogs, hash browns and battered fish products.
In September 2023, Crackerjack entered into an agreement to be acquired by US French Fries manufacturer Lamb Weston. The transaction provides Lamb Weston with access to Crackerjack’s two manufacturing plants in Campbellfield and Keilor, where the business can continue making inroads in the ‘premiumisation’ trend within the frozen foods sector.
Nash Advisory was appointed by Crackerjack in February 2023 to assist with structuring and executing the divestment. The transaction was led by Paul Nemets, who was supported by Jack Geason. HWL Ebsworth acted as legal advisor on the transaction.
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Saint David's Dairy is a premium dairy brand that supplies milk and other dairy products to cafe's and restaurants across Victoria. SDD is an iconic brand, particularly in Melbourne's 'coffee culture' inner suburbs.
Maggie Beer Holdings engaged Nash Advisory to conduct a strategic review of their dairy operations. Ultimately, SDD was identified as a non-core asset and the business was divested to Goulburn Valley Creamery. All staff transitioned with the sale and SDD continues to operate in the local market.
The transaction was led by Nash Advisory’s Paul Nemets and Sean O’Neill.
4 - 6 weeks
We educate ourselves about every aspect of your business to identify its true market potential.
4 - 12 weeks
We do a deep dive into your business practises and operational performance to prepare the key items for a sale.
4 weeks
We take the time to understand the movements in your industry. When we know who is buying food businesses and why, then we can position your business for sale.
Our directors have extensive experience in the food processing industry. We have sold and acquired a number of businesses and assessed well over 100 companies in the industry.
Our clients work directly with our directors so you can get the best advice. You can rely on straightforward and honest feedback.
If you're selling a business, getting the details right is vital. We take a thorough look at your business to ensure everything is in order before we start positioning it for sale.
We have a proprietary system for finding and approaching potential buyers. We find the right buyer for your food processing business to maximise your sale price.
The appetite of international buyers for Australian food businesses is at an all-time high.
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