pladis adds Godiva to its $3.2 billion portfolio of brands The move will expand the 180-year-old start-up's portfolio of snacking brands. Liz Parker Kuhn April 10, 2024 Steve Lesnard joins pladis as president of Godiva, bringing an expertise in premium brands and retail to the business.Read More
Hain Celestial sells Thinsters brand to J&J Snack Foods The better-for-you line of cookies is made without corn syrup or peanuts. Jenni Spinner April 9, 2024 The better-for-you line of cookies is made without corn syrup or peanuts.Read More
Vandemoortele acquires a majority stake in Banneton Bakery The acquired company specializes in the manufacture of freezer-to-over croissants. Jenni Spinner April 3, 2024 The acquired company specializes in the manufacture of freezer-to-over croissants.Read More
Sugar Foods acquires Concord Foods The purchased company offers custom ingredients, retail food items, and more. Jenni Spinner March 8, 2024 The purchased company offers custom ingredients, retail food items, and more.Read More
Ticket Chocolate acquires peanut brittle brand Better than Brittle The brittle company will join Le Grand Confectionary, Kika's Treats, and Plush Puffs Gourmet Marshmallows under the Ticket Chocolate umbrella. Liz Parker Kuhn March 8, 2024 Ticket Chocolate has announced the successful merger of Better than Brittle, a gourmet, soft peanut brittle brand, into its lineup of products.Read More
FTC squashes Kroger acquisition of Albertsons The federal agency argues the supermarket mega-merger would harm U.S. consumers. Jenni Spinner February 26, 2024 The federal agency argues the supermarket mega-merger would harm U.S. consumers.Read More
ProMach acquires processing equipment supplier Zacmi The Italian company specializes in filling, seaming, and pasteurization technology. Jenni Spinner February 16, 2024 The Italian company specializes in filling, seaming, and pasteurization technology.Read More
Flavorchem acquires Swiss fragrance and flavor house Orchidia Fragrances Huber the Nose is known for delivering customized solutions in the flavor and fragrance industry. Liz Parker Kuhn February 13, 2024 The acquisition further complements Flavorchem and Orchidia’s portfolio and strengthens their global capabilities across the food and beverage and consumer goods sector. Read More
Rind Snacks acquires granola brand Small Batch Organics The purchase furthers Rind’s evolution into a vertically integrated BFY snack firm. Jenni Spinner February 13, 2024 The purchase furthers Rind’s evolution into a vertically integrated BFY snack firm.Read More
Dawn Foods acquires Netherlands-based manufacturing company The acquisition closed on January 31. Liz Parker Kuhn February 6, 2024 The two family-owned companies with long bakery heritage join forces.Read More