Mars completes majority stake acquisition in foodspring
Mars has this week completed its acquisition of a majority stake in foodspring, the German direct-to-consumer targeted nutrition companies.
Originally announced in June, the deal...
Givaudan completes acquisition of Vietnamese flavour company
Givaudan, the Swiss fragrances and flavours specialist, has completed its acquisition of Vietnamese flavour company, Golden Frog.
The company originally announced its intention to acquire...
McCain Foods invests $12m in potato processing capacity
The Canadian division of McCain Foods is investing $12 million in its potato processing facility in Florenceville, New Brunswick.
The investment will add capacity to...
Greencore buys Freshtime boosting presence in food-to-go salads & snacking
Convenience food maker, Greencore Group, is expanding its presence in food-to-go salads and snacking with the acquisition of Freshtime UK.
Based in Boston, Lincolnshire, Freshtime...
Burton’s boosts product offering with Paterson Arran acquisition
UK biscuit manufacturer, Burton’s Biscuit Co., is broadening its product portfolio with the acquisition of independent Scottish food company, Paterson Arran.
Paterson Arran producers a...
Hershey boosts nutritional snacking portfolio with ONE Brands acquisition
The Hershey Company is meeting changing consumer tastes with the acquisition of ONE Brands, a move that provides it with a portfolio of low-sugar,...
Chr. Hansen expands R&D footprint to meet demand for natural ingredients
To help meet increasing demand for natural ingredients and sustainable products, bioscience company Chr. Hansen is expanding its R&D facilities north of Copenhagen.
The company...
Pernod Ricard boosts bourbon offering with Castle Brands buy
Pernod Ricard is acquiring New York-based premium spirits maker, Castle Brands, for $223 million.
The deal sees Pernod Ricard strengthen its spirit offering, particularly with...
Puris expanding production footprint with Cargill investment
Cargill is betting big on alternative proteins by investing an additional $75 million in Puris, the largest producer of pea protein in North America.
The...
Consider implications of GM on agriculture, gov urged
The Government is being urged to consider the wider implications before supporting the introduction of genetic modification (GM) to UK agriculture.
Despite the perceived production...
