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    Mergers & Acquisitions

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

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 28, 2023
    Acquisition will enhance vertically integrated mushroom company’s position in global produce marketplace.
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    "Hotel Chocolat Rabot Estate 70% Dash of Milk Mould"
    Mergers & Acquisitions

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

    Andy Hanacek
    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

    Andy Hanacek
    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

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

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

    Andy Hanacek
    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

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

    Andy Hanacek
    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.
    Perfection Pet
    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Post Adds Perfection to its Pet Foods Portfolio

    Andy Hanacek
    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
    Junkless 4 Flavors Cartons
    Snack Foods

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

    Andy Hanacek
    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

    Andy Hanacek
    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

    Andy Hanacek
    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.