Arnott’s, the Australian biscuit and cracker firm, has announced the acquisition of New Zealand food brands Mother Earth, Flemings, and VP Brands from Prolife Foods to expand its snacking portfolio. Mother Earth is described as a brand of muesli bars and baked slices with a growing presence in Australia. Flemings and VP offer bars, nuts and snack mixes in the New Zealand market. Commenting on the move, Arnott’s Group MD …