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    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Emmi Group Completes Mademoiselle Acquisition to Create ‘Desserts Powerhouse’

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 14, 2024
    Swiss dairy processor Emmi Group says it will double its sales share in premium desserts niche with purchase of the French desserts maker.
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    International

    Unilever Exits Russia; Sells Business to Arnest Group

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 10, 2024
    Unilever becomes the latest Western company to exit business in the country since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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    Beverage Products

    Private Equity Firm Agrees to Acquire The Duckhorn Portfolio Wine Company

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 7, 2024
    $1.95 billion all-cash deal would take the wine company private and add to Butterfly Equity’s food and beverage portfolio.
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    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Prairie Farms Dairy Acquires SmithFoods of Orrville, Ohio

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 4, 2024
    Acquisition was an “easy decision” that expands Prairie Farms’ footprint in Ohio, the company said.
    Courtesy of Atalanta Corp.
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    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Importer Atalanta Corp. Acquires Specialty Mediterranean Foods Company Big Picture Foods

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 3, 2024
    The acquisition is the second in 2024 for the specialty foods importer.
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    International

    Mondelēz Venture Capital Arm Invests in ‘Better For You’ Doughnut Company in U.K.

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 2, 2024
    Urban Legend plans to use SnackFutures Ventures investment to scale up its offerings and production to bring its fresh bakery products to Europe and the rest of the world.
    Courtesy of Park 100 Foods via OSI Group
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    Mergers & Acquisitions

    OSI Group Makes Largest Acquisition to Date: Park 100 Foods of Tipton, Indiana

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Manufacturer of kettle-cooked frozen soups, sauces, chili, sides, gravies and macaroni & cheese immediately gives OSI Group adds a significant extension of product lines to the...
    Courtesy of PepsiCo
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    Mergers & Acquisitions

    PepsiCo Enters Agreement to Purchase Siete Foods for $1.2 Billion

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Mexican-inspired foods processor from Austin, Texas, is expected to help PepsiCo expand its multicultural product portfolio.

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    Pet Food

    Three Dog Brands Acquires Chip’s Naturals Parent Company

    Andy Hanacek
    Sept. 5, 2024
    Kennelmaster Foods Inc. produces Chip’s Naturals savory, dehydrated dog treats out of its New Smyrna Beach, Fla., processing facility.
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    Beverage Products

    Perricone Farms Acquires Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co.

    Andy Hanacek
    Sept. 4, 2024
    Merger of two premium juice companies is expected to enhance coast-to-coast opportunities for both brands.
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    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Frozen Pizza Co-Man Miracapo Pizza Co. Acquired by Private Equity Firm

    Andy Hanacek
    Sept. 4, 2024
    Brynwood Partners purchases maker of frozen pizza from Crown family’s CC Industries Inc.
    Courtesy of ParmCrisps
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    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Our Home Buys ParmCrisps From Hain Celestial Group

    Andy Hanacek
    Sept. 3, 2024
    Snack processor continues its acquisition streak, picking up cheese crisp and snack mix brand as Hain continues to trim its portfolio and operating footprint.