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The M&A Playbook: How to Build a Food Startup That Corporations Want to Buy
Published: Jan 19, 2026
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In this episode of Recipe to Revenue, Auroni Majumdar, VP of R&D and Global Open Innovation at CJ Foods, talks about the specific criteria global giants use to evaluate targets—and how to position your startup as a “must-have” asset rather than a risky bet.

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The M&A Playbook: How to Build a Food Startup That Corporations Want to Buy

by Sinuate Media | Recipe to Revenue

Founders often dream of an exit, but few understand what corporate acquirers are actually looking for.

Watch or listen to learn more about:

  • Why acquirers prefer “fixer-uppers” with good bones over “fully renovated.”
  • Why speed to market is now the #1 driver for acquisitions.
  • The reality of finding a manufacturing partner who truly cares
  • A masterclass in negotiating partnerships that build trust and lead to deals.

  • What Asian and Global markets are looking for in US-based food tech.

  • How to identify if your technology solves a specific “hub and spoke” problem for a global strategist.

  • How the “share of stomach” shift is changing how investors value food companies.

    Whether you’re a founder building for an exit or a corporate leader looking to innovate, Auroni opens the playbook on how deals actually get done in the food industry.

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Featuring

Auroni Majumdar

Auroni Majumdar

of CJ Foods

Hosted By

Leah Messina

Leah Messina

Sinuate Media

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