Mergers & Acquisitions

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mushroom Processor South Mill Champs Expands Through Acquisition of World Fresh Produce

Nov. 28, 2023
Acquisition will enhance vertically integrated mushroom company’s position in global produce marketplace.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mars Inc. to Purchase UK’s Hotel Chocolat for $662 million

Nov. 16, 2023
Specialty chocolatier has been looking to expand internationally and believes Mars can help drive that growth.
Courtesy of Sandridge Crafted Foods
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sandridge Crafted Foods Acquires Winter Gardens Quality Foods in New Oxford, Pennsylvania

Nov. 10, 2023
Addition of the New Oxford facility expected to increase production capacity and capabilities for Ohio-based food processor Sandridge.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

B&G Foods Sells Green Giant Canned Vegetables Line to Seneca Foods

Nov. 10, 2023
B&G will retain the brand trademarks, the Green Giant frozen and Canadian businesses, and the Le Sueur product line.
Portfolio
Business Strategies

Smucker’s Closes Hostess Acquisition, Announces Leadership, Structural Changes

Nov. 8, 2023
The J.M. Smucker Co. announces a shuffling of business units and leadership changes to incorporate the new Hostess businesses and brands.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Canada’s Blender Bites Acquires Sports Nutrition Company, Clinical Trial on CBD and Athletic Recovery

Nov. 6, 2023
Makers of frozen smoothie, frappe beverage products looks to expand into CBD wellness and athletic drink markets with acquisition of Advanced Sports Nutrition Inc.
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International

Smithfield’s European Division Acquires Majority Stake in Spain’s Argal Alimentation

Oct. 31, 2023
Charcuterie and packaged meats processor gives Smithfield Foods a growth platform in Spain and wider packaged meats portfolio.
Courtesy of Post Holdings Inc.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Post Adds Perfection to its Pet Foods Portfolio

Oct. 10, 2023
Post Holdings agrees to acquire the private-label and co-manufacturer of pet foods and baked treats, as well as two processing facilities owned by Perfection Pet Foods.
Courtesy of Junkless Foods/Impact Capital
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Snack Foods

Snack-centric PE Entrepreneur Acquires Majority Stake in Junkless Foods Granola Bars

Oct. 5, 2023
Mike Repole built up and sold off such brands as Vitaminwater, Bodyarmor and Pirate’s Booty, and looks to elevate Junkless Foods to national prominence.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mondelēz Sells U.S., Canada, Europe Gum Business to Perfetti Van Melle Group

Oct. 4, 2023
Transaction includes numerous familiar U.S. gum brands as well as a processing facility in Rockford, Illinois.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sugar Foods Corp. Acquired by Pritzker Private Capital

Oct. 3, 2023
California-based processor of crunchy toppings, croutons, beverage ingredients and pizza toppings looks to expand operations with the influx of financial resources.