Food and Beverage Industry Updates 2026

from PE Pathways · host Nanette Heide, Joe Kadlec, Brian Choi, Sheemul Valecha, Craig Dubitsky

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. Private Equity Partner Nanette Heide hosted the event, and the day featured a panel moderated by fellow Private Equity Partner Joe Kadlec. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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