2 February 2021
Barilla finalises purchase of Catelli dry pasta business in Canada
Italian food company Barilla has strengthened its presence in North America by completing the acquisition of Canada’s Catelli dry pasta business.
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1 February 2021
IFF to conclude merger with DuPont’s Nutrition and Biosciences business
US-based International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has announced that it will conclude the merger with DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences (N&B) business.
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1 February 2021
Smithfield Foods to reduce sugar and sodium by 10% across portfolio by 2025
Smithfield Foods, a US-based pork producer and food-processing company, is aiming to lower sugar and sodium levels by 10% across its product portfolio and embrace clean labelling by 2025.
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29 January 2021
Flagship Food Group takes majority stake in La Tortilla Factory
US-based diversified food company Flagship Food Group has acquired a majority stake in La Tortilla Factory (LTF), which produces tortillas and authentic Mexican foods.
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28 January 2021
Cargill acquires cooked meat producer ProPortion Foods in US
Global food company Cargill has reportedly acquired US-based cooked meat products manufacturer ProPortion Foods for an undisclosed sum.
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28 January 2021
The Baupost Group acquires stake in Hispanic food company Cacique
US-based investment management firm The Baupost Group has agreed to acquire a minor stake in Hispanic food company Cacique.
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27 January 2021
The Craftory invests in organic chickpea snacks company Hippeas
Investment house The Craftory has made a $50m investment in US-based organic chickpea snacks maker Hippeas.
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27 January 2021
PepsiCo and Beyond Meat’s new JV to offer new plant-based protein products
PepsiCo and plant-based meat substitute producer Beyond Meat have formed The PLANeT Partnership (TPP) joint venture (JV) to develop, produce and market innovative snacks and beverages made from plant-based protein.
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26 January 2021
Post Holdings acquires Peter Pan peanut butter brand
US-based consumer packaged goods company Post Holdings has completed the acquisition of the Peter Pan peanut butter brand from Conagra.
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25 January 2021
KIND Snacks founder invests in egg white protein snacks firm Quevos
KIND Snacks founder and executive chairman Daniel Lubetzky has reportedly invested in egg white protein snacks company Quevos, through his family office Equilibra Partners Management.