Kraft Heinz acquires Ethical Bean Coffee 09.25.2018 By Eric Schroeder Canada-based organic coffee maker is focused on social responsibility.Read More
Arby’s parent to acquire Sonic for $2.3 billion 09.25.2018 By Monica Watrous Drive-in chain will continue to operate independently as a privately-held subsidiary of Inspire Brands.Read More
Spangler buys Necco, Sweethearts brands 09.25.2018 By Jeff Gelski The Ohio-based company originally bid on the bankrupt New England Confectionery Co. in May.Read More
Kainos Capital expands Kettle Cuisine platform 09.24.2018 By Eric Schroeder Kettle Cuisine, Bonewerks Culinarte and Savory Creations folded into one business.Read More
Barry Callebaut expanding in U.K. 09.20.2018 By Eric Schroeder Has entered a long-term supply deal with Burton’s Biscuit Co.Read More
Grocery marketing agency acquires A.I.-powered digital ad platform 09.18.2018 By Rebekah Schouten Impact Group adds Cluep as a ‘direct response to ongoing market shifts in retail and grocery.’Read More
Firmenich to acquire flavor developer Senomyx 09.17.2018 By Jeff Gelski Firmenich also enters a distribution agreement with natural sweetener company Layn.Read More
Cargill to acquire Polish value-added food company 09.17.2018 By Holly Demaree-Saddler Konspol operates a feed mill, five broiler farms and two processing complexes.Read More
Private equity firm acquires maker of Asian-inspired appetizers 09.13.2018 By Rebekah Schouten Acquisition marks Swander Pace Capital’s second investment in the international cuisine segment.Read More
Hershey to add Pirate Brands to snacking portfolio 09.13.2018 By Keith Nunes Brands in the Pirate Brands business include Pirate’s Booty, Smart Puffs and Original Tings.Read More