Consumer goods

Forward Consumer to acquire Justin's food brand from Hormel Foods

According to the terms of the deal, Justin’s will become a standalone company, with Forward owning a 51 percent stake and Hormel Foods owning a 49 percent stake.

Increased optimism in restaurant sector, says Reed Smith; Carve-out activity to remain strong; PSG invests in QualityHosting

QualityHosting provides Microsoft Cloud distribution and value-added managed services

KKR and Apollo to co-lead $7bn in beverage firm Keurig Dr Pepper

Goldman Sachs Alternatives will also participate in the investment.

CCMP Growth, Little John & Co, Platinum Equity busy in outdoor living; Verite backs renewable fuel producer; Blue Point portco makes fall protection add-on

A look at a few investments from the outdoor living and systems space; Verite Capital Partners agrees to provide $300 million in funding to a used-cooking-oil recycler and renewable green energy fuel producer; National Safety Apparel, a portfolio company of Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired Gemtor, a provider of fall protection and rescue equipment.

Sixth Street invests in Crunch Fitness franchisee CR Fitness Holdings

CR operates nearly 90 clubs across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee.

Gryphon-backed Southern Home Services picks up Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning

Southern Home Services is a Maitland, Florida-based provider of residential trade service consolidator.