Retail industry

Other packaged food deals came from Advent, Charoen Pokphand and Glencoe Capital.

Curry Up, Freeman Spogli, General Atlantic have previously acquired restaurant operators as well.

Restaurants are scrambling to meet new demands from diners who want cuisine they believe is healthy, responsibly-sourced, budget-friendly and often ethnic or regional. All the new requirements are spawning a wide array of restaurant types and a lot of acquisitions along the way.

Restaurants are scrambling to meet new demands from diners who want cuisine they believe is healthy, responsibly-sourced, budget-friendly and fast. Sandwich shop Jimmy John's are among some notable investments.

Lavazza acquired a coffee producer in May, while General Atlantic and Monster also made beverage deals.

Blackstone, Carlyle, and HGGC also made deals in the space, as retailers continue to keep up with rapidly changing consumer behavior.

The Sharpie Maker recently sold the Rubbermaid brand and acquired Smith Mountain Industries.

Burger King, Curry Up, and General Atlantic also bought ethnic-inspired restaurant chains.

Hormel recently acquired Fontanini, and previously won Mergers & Acquisitions' Deal of the Year Award in 2013.

Aldo, Bain Capital and Bow Street have previously bought ring and accessories businesses.