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1440 Foods acquires FitCrunch, names new CEO
1440 Foods has boosted its portfolio of sports and active nutrition brands with the acquisition of protein bar brand FitCrunch.
Nov 11, 2024


KP Snacks adds UK’s Whole Earth Foods to portfolio
Intersnack Group’s KP Snacks has reached an agreement to acquire Whole Earth Foods from the Ecotone group.
Nov 8, 2024


Molson Coors expands beverage portfolio with majority stake in Zoa Energy
Molson Coors Beverage Company says it will acquire a majority stake in Zoa Energy, a brand founded by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and others.
Nov 7, 2024


Kerry acquires LactoSens biosensor technology
Kerry has announced the acquisition of DirectSens’ LactoSens technology – a fast, accurate and cost-effective lactose detection solution.
Nov 6, 2024


Singapore’s Olam receives offer from SALIC for agri unit
SALIC has made a non-binding offer to buy the remaining 64.7% stake in Olam Group’s Olam Agri business unit.
Nov 5, 2024


Celsius acquires co-packer Big Beverages for $75m
Celsius Holdings has acquired Big Beverages Contract Manufacturing for $75 million.
Nov 5, 2024


UpSnack Brands acquires Pipcorn and Spudsy
UpSnack Brands has acquired Pipcorn and Spudsy for an undisclosed sum.
Nov 4, 2024


Kilcoy expands footprint with acquisition of Tyson Foods Australia's Coominya
Kilcoy Global Foods has acquired Tyson Foods Australia’s Coominya operation, a significant player in the beef patty market.
Oct 31, 2024


Snacking sector faces challenges but M&A activity thrives
Drawing on data from Houlihan Lokey's Q3 2024 Snacking Market Update, FoodBev’s Sian Yates examines the resilience of the sector.
Oct 31, 2024


Paulig acquires UK sauces and condiments producer Panesar Foods
Paulig has acquired announced the acquisition of UK sauces and condiments producer Panesar Foods.
Oct 31, 2024


Edlong acquires dairy flavour firm Brisan
Edlong has announced the strategic acquisition of Brisan Group, a US-based firm that serves the dairy flavour and sweet flavour markets.
Oct 30, 2024


Lyons Magnus acquires Hormel’s health foods business
Lyons Magnus has announced its acquisition of Hormel Health Labs, Hormel Foods’ health foods business, for an undisclosed sum.
Oct 30, 2024
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