The Middleby Corp. announced the acquisition of Danfotech Inc., a subsidiary of SFK systems A/S. Danfotech is a leading manufacturer of equipment for the food processing industry with annual sales of approximately $5 million,

Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm that focuses on investing in franchise and brand management companies, announced that its affiliate has completed the acquisition of Arby's Restaurant Group, the second largest quick-service sandwich chain in the United States with more than 3,600 restaurants.

Bloomberg is reporting that Smithfield Foods Inc. may be seeking acquisitions in the packaged meats industry after canceling its planned acquisition of Spain’s Campofrio Food Group SA. Sara Lee Corp.