Major mergers are happening again. This trend affects not only Wall Street but also suppliers, making it essential for them to pay close attention. Reuters reported on April 3 that consumer megadeals made a rare comeback in the first quarter of 2026. Sysco’s $29 billion acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot and McCormick’s nearly $45 billion purchase of Unilever’s food business ranked among the quarter’s top global transactions. It was the first time since 2015 that two U.S.