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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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The Urgent Company Acquired, Surperlatus Ramps Up Biz Plans
Animal-free dairy ingredient provider Perfect Day has sold The Urgent Company, its consumer business platform, to publicly traded TRxADE, which is currently also undergoing a reverse merger with food technology and distribution company Superlatus
Boxed Bought From Bankruptcy by Distributor
Boxed.com is getting a second chance, with regional distributor MSG buying up the beleaguered online bulk food and household goods provider, the company announced today.
Heading South: ALDI to Acquire Winn-Dixie, Harveys stores (Updated)
Grocery chain consolidation continues: ALDI has announced today it is acquiring Southeastern stores Winn-Dixie and Harveys from Southeastern Grocers (SEG).
Deal Dive: Why Campbell’s Spent $2.7 Billion to Buy Rao’s Maker
The Campbell Soup Company has picked up publicly traded Sovos Brands, makers of the Raos’ Michael Angelo’s and Noosa lines of products, in order to expand into the ultra premium sauce set and further strengthen its efforts outside of soup and snacks.
Alpha Foods Sells To LiveKindly With “Completely Renovated” Products
Ahead of the relaunch of a “completely renovated” plant-based product portfolio, Alpha Foods announced today it has been acquired by LIVEKINDLY Collection (LKC).
Mars Enters Agreement To Buy Kevin’s Natural Foods
Less than a month after the idea of a possible sale surfaced, Kevin’s Natural Foods announced this morning that it was being acquired by Mars, Inc. for an undisclosed amount.
Lucky Jack Coffee Acquired By Private Label Producer
Cold brew brand Lucky Jack has been acquired by private label manufacturer Magnum Coffee Roastery earlier this year for an undisclosed amount. Magnum has added Lucky Jack’s high-caffeine extraction IP, facility, products and manufacturing capabilities as part of the deal.
Family Business: Nature’s Path Acquires Baby Food Brand
Family-owned breakfast cereal and snack brand Nature’s Path acquired fellow Canadian, CPG brand Love Child Organics in a bid to increase Nature’s presence in the toddler and kid-positioned food categories.
Unilever Buys Yasso As Part of ‘Premiumization Strategy’
Frozen novelty brand Yasso announced today it will be acquired by global conglomerate Unilever in a deal that is expected to close in the third quarter of this year.
The Whole Bowl: Briannas Acquires New Salad-Parts
After 40 years in the salad dressing business, Brianna’s is shaking things up. The company is opening a new chapter that includes new category expansions and, as announced last week, the acquisition of cheese snack maker John Wm. Macy’s