Articles Tagged with ''acquisition''

KNPC Holdco, manufacturer of nut and trail mix snacks sold under the Kar’s Nuts and Second Nature brands, has acquired Sanders maker Morley Candy Makers for an undisclosed sum.

Hearthside Food Solutions (“Hearthside”) has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Greencore USA, a producer of refrigerated, fresh-made sandwiches, entrees, and salad kits.

The Barry Callebaut Group has signed an agreement to acquire Inforum, a leading Russian B2B producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings, serving many of the well-known consumer chocolate brands in Russia.

Swiss chocolate and cocoa product manufacturer Barry Callebaut Group will acquire Inforum, a leading Russian business-to-business producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings. 

Vantage Specialties, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc., has acquired the assets of The Amarna Company.

Spangler Candy Co. has purchased the Necco wafers and Sweethearts brands following a failed $18.83-million bid in May to buy the now defunct New England Confectionery Co.

In another move toward becoming a “snacking powerhouse,” the Hershey Co. has agreed to purchase Pirate brands, including the Pirate’s Booty; Smart Puffs; and Original Tings brands from B&G Foods, Inc. for $420 million.

Fans of the Clark Bar have reason to celebrate — Boyer Candy is now the new owner of the brand, and the company plans to produce it. 

Hometown Food Company is pleased to announce that it has closed the transaction to acquire a portfolio of brands from The J.M. Smucker Company for approximately $375 million.