The Apax team, working in partnership with Bazooka’s management team, will look to stand the company up as an independent business and build on the success of Bazooka’s global portfolio of confectionery brands.
The Minnesota facility has been part of the brand's network since 2016.
September 6, 2023
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Lakeville, MN manufacturing facility and snack bars business to John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
Private-equity firm Apax to buy brand for $700 million.
August 18, 2023
The Wall Street Journal reports that former Disney Chief Executive Michael Eisner will be selling Bazooka Candy Brands to global buyout firm Apax Partners.
Transaction aligns the U.S. candy manufacturer with Brazilian pioneer in candy and snacks.
July 24, 2023
Ferrara Candy Company, a Ferrero-related company, has announced an agreement to acquire Dori Alimentos, one of Brazil’s leading manufacturers and distributors of sweets and snacks.