[Audio] Food and Beverage Industry Updates 2026 — PE Pathways Podcast

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... By: Troutman Pepper Locke