Mars takes full ownership of Kellanova in $36bn takeover deal
Aug 14, 2024 · Mars has rubber stamped the takeover of US snacks maker Kellanova in a deal valued just shy of $36bn, subject to regulatory approvals. Snacks and confectionery giant Mars confirmed the transaction ...
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Smithfield Foods to pay $2m in child labour allegations settlement
Nov 15, 2024 · Smithfield Foods to pay $2m in child labour allegations settlement. The meat processor refuted claims of “knowingly” hiring minors and agreed to settle the matter to avoid “the distraction ...
Pure Treats agrees to acquire Bar W Foods and 18 Below
Nov 1, 2024 · By incorporating 18 Below’s operations, PureBites, a brand of Pure Treats, is expected to expand its product line and capacity to meet the rising demand for “high-quality” freeze-dried pet ...
Atalanta acquires Big Picture Foods - Just Food
Oct 1, 2024 · Under the Atalanta umbrella, Big Picture Foods will keep its independent brand and team. The deal provides Big Picture Foods with the “support needed to scale its impact, reach new markets, and ...
La Vie eyes alt-meat NPD spend with fresh investment
Oct 7, 2024 · La Vie, the France-based firm that markets plant-based alternatives to pork products like ham and bacon, is to invest in NPD and marketing after a new round of funding.
Lancaster Colony to acquire Winland Foods’ Atlanta facility
Nov 20, 2024 · Lancaster Colony has brokered a deal to acquire a sauces and dressings production facility in Atlanta, Georgia, from Winland Foods.. The US food business said its is buying the 300,000 square-foot ...
Agrial lines up Julien Heillaut as new CEO - just-food.com
Dec 6, 2024 · French food and drinks group Agrial has promoted Julien Heillaut to the position of CEO. Heillaut will take the helm on 1 July, succeeding Ludovic Spiers, who will retire after a tenure of more ...
Nestlé launches Mexican, Asian cuisine brands in US
Oct 11, 2024 · The Maggi brand owner said global cuisine represents a $110bn market with “growing demand from consumers to see new flavours and food options in the grocery aisle”.
WH Group plans Smithfield Foods spin-off with 20% share listing
Nov 18, 2024 · WH Group confirms Smithfield Foods spin-off with 20% share listing The move is expected to maintain WH Group's majority stake in Smithfield, which it acquired in 2013 for $4.7bn.