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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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Campbell Soup Co. Completes Acquisition of Garden Fresh Gourmet for $231 Million
“The acquisition of Garden Fresh Gourmet provides Campbell with another platform for growth in a key strategic area – the fast-growing perimeter of the grocery store,” said Jeff Dunn, President–Campbell Fresh.
McCormick to Acquire Stubb’s for $100 Million
Stubb’s is the leading premium barbecue sauce brand in the U.S.
Campbell to Acquire Garden Fresh Gourmet to Extend Presence in Faster-Growing Packaged Fresh Category
Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets and business of Garden Fresh Gourmet for $231 million. Garden Fresh Gourmet is the No. 1 branded refrigerated salsa in the U.S. and also makes hummus, dips and tortilla chips.
Applegate Announces Agreement With Hormel Foods
Applegate, the nation’s leading natural and organic meat company, announced today an agreement with Hormel Foods, Inc. to become an independently operated, stand-alone subsidiary.
The Hershey Company Unwraps Consumer-Centric Innovations at NCA Sweets & Snacks Expo
As consumers’ relationships with food evolve, The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) uses its knowledge, insights and taste expertise to create consumer-centric innovations. The products Hershey will debut this week at the National Confectioners Association’s annual Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago reflect the company’s strategic focus areas.
Utz Quality Foods, Inc. Answers Consumer Demand for New Better-for-You Snack Foods
Utz Quality Foods, Inc. today announces the culmination of strategic development work to launch the Utz Specialty Division. In recognizing the ever-growing consumer demand for snack foods, the Utz Specialty Division will provide Retailers with a range of brands and products to excite consumers around better-for-you, craft and regional snack foods.
FBU Boston: Entrepreneurship Isn’t a Hobby
If attendees walked away with anything from FBU Boston, it’s that entrepreneurs are best suited to endure mistakes as early as possible and to fully commit to an idea.
What Angel Investors Look For In a Natural Foods Company — PLUS Seth Goldman’s Bonus Criteria
Do you ever wonder how experienced food and beverage entrepreneurs think about what companies to invest in themselves?