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Why Keep It REAL Is Building A New Business Model
Keep It REAL Foods is betting that vertical integration is the key to unlocking longevity for a quintet of founder-led companies that it recently brought together under the newly established moniker.
Hi-Chew Parent Co. Morinaga Acquires My/Mochi Ice Cream
Morinaga & Co., the holding company of global confectionery manufacturer Morinaga, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire My/Mochi Ice Cream for an undisclosed amount.
Tastee Apple Acquires Art of Sucre
In an act of confectionery consolidation, candy apple maker Tastee Apple Inc. has acquired cotton-candy brand Art of Sucre, bringing a “social-first” next-gen brand under the stewardship of a legacy sweets manufacturer.
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Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Report Claims Pace of M&A May Increase
While the pace of food and beverage acquisitions has slowed from previous years, recent deals reflect two key themes – portfolio reshaping and increased snack demand – that are expected to continue, according to a new report from CoBank, a national cooperative bank and agricultural export credit agency.
PE-Backed 1440 Foods Acquires FITCRUNCH
Celebrity chef Robert Irvine’s FITCRUNCH has been acquired by 1440 Foods which already operates active nutrition brands MET-Rx, Pure Protein and Body Fortress.
Corporación Multi Inversiones Acquires Del Real Foods
Ready-to-heat Hispanic food brand Del Real Foods is now majority owned by multilatina corporation Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI).
CPG Week: KDP Snags Ghost & Olipop Plays Ball
On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about Keurig Dr Pepper’s acquisition of GHOST Energy, Olipop’s sports sponsorship ambitions and a look at Whole Foods Market’s Trend Forecast.
UpSnack Brands Brings Pipcorn, Spudsy Together Under One Roof
Snack brands Pipcorn and Spudsy have joined together under a newly formed entity, UpSnack Brands, to leverage their combined scale and accelerate a pathway to profitable growth.
Encore Acquires Legacy Pizza Products Producer DeIorio’s
Private equity firm Encore Consumer Capital has finalized its acquisition of New York pizza dough producer DeIorio Foods this week. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Based in Utica, N.Y., DeIorio’s is a legacy dough supplier, celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding this year.
Second Nature Brands Acquires Voortman From Smucker
The M&A pipeline between The J.M. Smucker Company and Second Nature Brands just got slightly sweeter.
Once Again Aims To ‘Remain Competitive’ With Big Tree Acquisition
Once Again has added manufacturing muscle and additional ingredients to its portfolio with its latest acquisition as the company seeks to remain competitive both as a B2B supplier and standalone CPG brand.
CPG Week: Siete Acquisition, BetterBrand Rumors, and C-Suite Changes
On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about the PepsiCo acquisition of Siete Foods, uncertainty about the future of a low-carbohydrate baking company and some high-profile beverage industry leadership changes.
NUGGS Parent Company Simulate Sells To Ahimsa
Simulate, the producer of alternative protein brand NUGGS, announced it has sold to The Ahimsa Companies via a combination of cash and equity at an undisclosed valuation.