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Dr. Oetker

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India: Dr. Oetker to buy start-up dessert firm Kuppies

October 5, 2021
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Asia Pacific, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Dr. Oetker, the leading food multinational, has announced the acquisition of India-based start-up Kuppies, marking its debut in the ready-to-eat cakes and desserts segment. Describing itself as an Indian company with a western palate, Kuppies specializes in western savoury and dessert products and has a product portfolio that straddles ambient, fresh and frozen foods. Oliver Mirza, Dr. Oetker India managing director and CEO, commented: “This acquisition will enable us to present Indian consumers a …

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Brazil: Dr. Oetker acquires baking aids firm Mavalerio

July 24, 2019
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Food, Latin America, Mergers & Acquisitions

Dr. Oetker, the German food firm, has announced it is strengthening its presence in Brazil with the acquisition of local baking aids firm Mavalerio for an undisclosed sum. Mavalerio has sales volumes of 31,000 tonnes per year. Its product range includes sugar and chocolate sprinkles, chocolate coatings, icing mixes, cocoa powder, sugar, popcorn and flavourings. Founded in 1969, the firm has grown internationally over a number of years, leading to …

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UK: Dr. Oetker doubles capacity at Lancashire facility

May 16, 2019
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Europe, Food

Dr. Oetker, the Germany-based food firm, has completed a £30 million ($39 million) upgrade to its pizza manufacturing facility in Leyland, Lancashire, UK, according to a report in Business Lancashire. The site, which manufactures the firm’s Chicago Town and Ristorante pizza lines, has seen a doubling in total capacity with a new production line for the Chicago Town Deep Dish pizzas range. The upgrade also includes new raw materials storage capacity and …

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Netherlands: Dr. Oetker acquires plant-based pizza firm Magioni

April 26, 2019
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Dr. Oetker, the leading food multinational, has acquired a majority stake in Magioni, a start-up firm specializing in plant-based pizzas, according to a report in Levensmiddelenkrant. The Magioni product range includes brightly-coloured pizza bases made from cauliflower, beetroot, courgette and pumpkin, which are said to be produced and stretched by hand. As well as prepared pizza bases, Magioni makes ready-prepared pizzas in vegetarian varieties such as Margherita and Funghi, and …

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Egypt: Dr Oetker acquires bakery business Tag El Melouk

July 19, 2018
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Food, Mergers & Acquisitions, Middle East & Africa

Germany-based food producer Dr. Oetker has acquired Tag El Melouk, the leading Egyptian manufacturer of baking ingredients, desserts, and other food products, for an undisclosed amount. Tag El Melouk , which has two production facilities in Cairo, produces a range of products in the baking ingredients and dessert powders categories under the brands Cook’s and Tag El Melouk. Founded in 1954, the firm employs around 400 staff and has revenue …

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Canada: Dr. Oetker to expand pizza plant

May 2, 2018
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

Dr. Oetker, the Germany-based ready meals, desserts and culinary aids firm, is to make a fresh investment in its pizza plant located in London, ON, Canada, according to a report in Global News. The upgrade is set to include a new production line featuring dough mixing together with baking, topping, freezing, and packaging operations, and is expected to lead to capacity at the plant almost doubling from 10,000 to 18,000 …

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Germany: Henkell takes majority stake in Freixenet

March 20, 2018
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Alcoholic Drinks, Mergers & Acquisitions, News

Henkell, the German subsidiary of the Dr. Oetker group specializing in wines and spirits, has announced the acquisition of 50.67% of the shares Spanish firm Freixenet, in a move that is claimed will create the world’s leading sparkling wine group. Henkell said the companies respective portfolios and international presence would “complement each other perfectly”. “While Freixenet stands for the world’s leading cava brand, Henkell’s Mionetto Prosecco is the world’s leading Prosecco and …

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Germany: Dr. Oetker and Molkerei Gropper to form joint venture

February 26, 2018
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Dr. Oetker, the German food firm, and Bavarian dairy company Molkerei Gropper have announced they are to join forces to invest in the manufacture of new refrigerated product lines. The 50:50 joint venture will see Dr. Oetker contribute its chilled products plant in Moers to the new company, while Molkerei Gropper is to effect a capital increase in the same amount to be used to invest in buildings, infrastructure and new production facilities. Production will …

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France: Unilever receives offer for Alsa business

February 14, 2018
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Unilever, the FMCG multinational, has announced that it has received a undisclosed offer from Dr. Oetker, the German pizza, desserts and culinary aids firm, to acquire its Alsa baking and dessert business. Alsa, which was acquired by Unilever in 2010, manufactures over 50 baking products for the French market including pastry aids, recipe mixes and jams for cake fillings. Commenting on the announcement, Didier Muller, general manager Dr. Oetker France, said: …

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Canada: Dr. Oetker to close pizza manufacturing facility

February 1, 2018
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

Dr. Oetker, the leading manufacturer of frozen pizza, desserts and baking mixes,  has announced plans to close its pizza manufacturing facility in Grand Falls, Canada by the end of May. In a statement, the company said: “The retail food climate in which Dr. Oetker operates has become increasingly challenging in recent years both in terms of price and cost, adding significant additional pressures in the manufacturing environment”. 70% of Grand …

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Germany: Hassia acquires Bionade and Ti brands

October 11, 2017
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Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Hassia, the German mineral water and soft drinks firm, is acquiring the carbonated drink brand Bionade and ice tea brand Ti from current owners Radeberger, according to a report in Handelsblatt. Launched in Germany in the early 1990s, the Bionade brand is now distributed across the country in retail and foodservice channels. Produced with malt and fruit juice through a fermentation process, Bionade drinks are promoted as containing wholly natural ingredients and …

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Germany: Dr. Oetker to acquire Mexican baking manufacturer Grupo Rexal

June 8, 2017
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

German food manufacturer Dr. Oetker has announced that it is to acquire Mexican-based baking aids and syrup maker Grupo Rexal. “We are delighted to be able to strengthen our market presence in Mexico by taking over a successful family business,” commented on the acquisition Richard Oetker, Dr. Oetker CEO. “Grupo Rexal’s products ideally complement our portfolio and, particularly in the field of baking, fit both our strategy and our core …

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UK: Dr. Oetker launches gluten-free pizza

October 13, 2016
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Europe, Food, Products

Dr. Oetker, the Germany-based food firm, is expanding its Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza range to offer new gluten-free options. The product, which is being launched in countries including the UK, Austria and Germany,  come in the varieties Mozarella and  Salame. In the UK, the products will be made available int Iceland and Tesco stores this autumn with an RRP of £3.50 ($4.27). Louise Beaumont, senior brand manager at Dr. Oetker …

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Germany: Dr. Oetker reports “solid” results for 2015

May 4, 2016
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Europe, Financial, Food

Dr. Oetker, the Germany-based multinational food producer, described its performance as “solid” as it released its trading statements for the past financial year. Total revenues for the group increased to €2.37 billion ($2.72 billion), or 1.4% on an organic basis, excluding consolidation and currency effects. This same underlying growth figure of 1.4% applied to both domestic sales – which increased to €716 million (€822 million) – and overseas sales, which …

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India: Dr. Oetker to open $37 million plant

February 17, 2016
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Asia Pacific, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

German food manufacturer Dr. Oetker is setting up a new manufacturing plant in Rajasthan, India with an investment of 250 crore INR ($37 million). Dr. Oetker, which sells a range of products including mayonnaises, sauces, spreads, salad dressings, cakes and dessert toppings, has two existing production units with a manufacturing capacity of 12,000 tonnes. Speaking to the Press Trust of India, Dr. Oetker India managing director Oliver Mirza said: “We have …

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Germany: Dr. Oetker launches pizza with meat substitute toppings

September 1, 2015
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Europe, Food, Products

Dr. Oetker has expanded its frozen pizza range in Germany with the launch of new vegetarian varieties featuring meat substitutes. The new Dr. Oetker Veggie range comprises three varieties with a crispy base, along with mozzarella and edam cheese. Die Zarte (Tender) is described as featuring vegetarian chicken strips with spinach, tomato and basil cream sauce. Die Herzhafte (Hearty) combines strips of vegetarian meat with red onions, green pepper and jalapeno-sour …

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Oliver Mirza, CEO
Dr. Oetker‏

April 2, 2015
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Asia Pacific, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Oliver Mirza, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Oetker India. What key trends do you expect to shape food innovation in 2015? Consumers are moving towards urbanisation and westernisation. The need for convenience food which is aspirational with restaurant-like quality which suits the Indian palate is the need of the Indian consumer. Consumers are open to new ideas and concepts in food.   What should manufacturers do to be …

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Germany: Dr. Oetker acquires Coppenrath & Wiese

March 10, 2015
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Europe, Food

German FMCG firm Dr. Oetker has announced that it is to acquire Coppenrath & Wiese for an undisclosed amount. Coppenrath & Wiese is a leading European manufacturer of pies, tarts, cakes and pastries, and reported revenues of €367 million ($393 million) in 2013. Dr. Oetker’s interest in Coppenrath & Wiese was revealed as early as June last year, when it was reported the Bielefeld-based firm was “looking carefully” at the …

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Germany: Dr. Oetker to acquire McCain pizza business in North America

August 25, 2014
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Europe, Food

McCain Foods has signed a deal to sell its frozen pizza business in North America to Dr. Oetker, CBC News reports. As a result of the deal, the value of which has not yet been disclosed, Dr. Oetker will acquire the Ellio’s brand in the US and a licence to use the McCain brand in Canada for a period of two years. Also included in the sale are operations at …

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Germany: Dr. Oetker rumoured to be in talks to acquire Coppenrath & Wiese

July 21, 2014
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Europe, Food

Dr. Oetker is the frontrunner in the race to acquire the bakery manufacturer Coppenrath & Wiese, according to a source quoted by Lebensmittel Praxis. The German Food, Beverages and Catering Union (NGG) is reported as saying that Dr. Oetker has begun talks, with no other potential buyers currently involved, although the deal is not yet certain. “Dr. Oetker wants to have a good look at the situation, weigh everything up, …

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Italy: Cameo boasts improved sales and profit in 2013

June 10, 2014
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Europe, Food

Italian food producer Cameo has released its financial results for the financial year 2013, revealing an increase in revenue, gross operating profit and net income. Its total revenues of €272.1 million ($368.6 million) represented a 3.7% upturn on 2012, the company announced in a statement. Meanwhile gross operating profit was up 9.8% to €41.4 ($56.1 million) million, and net income was up 2.7% to €21.6 million ($29.3 million). Cameo, which is …

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