Hilton Food Bets on Digital While Holding a Strategic Minority
While selling off the majority of its stake, Hilton Food Group isn’t letting go entirely. By retaining a 26% minority interest, the company signals its belief in the long-term strategic value of Foods Connected — possibly hedging its bet on the ongoing digital transformation of the food supply industry.
Hilton has been investing in innovation while diversifying its portfolio. Known for supplying meat, seafood, and plant-based meals to retailers, it operates in over 20 international markets across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America.
Apax Positions for Impact-Driven Growth
The deal marks a notable move for the Apax Global Impact Fund, which focuses on high-growth companies driving measurable social and environmental impact. With Foods Connected offering efficiency gains, food safety enhancements, and reduced waste across supply chains, the fund appears to be betting on both profit and purpose.
Apax’s entry could inject new capital and expertise into scaling Foods Connected’s platform globally — especially in regions still reliant on fragmented, analog systems.
