Campbell Soup, the leading US food manufacturer, has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the Kelsen Group, a biscuit company that is part of the Campbell International business. to a Ferrero affiliated firm for $300 million. The company said the deal would enable it to reduce its debt burden, adding that the process is now underway to divest the remainder of Campbell International, including the Arnott’s biscuit brand. Based in …
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Global confectionery group Ferrero has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Ice Cream Factory Comaker (ICFC), a Spanish ice cream manufacturer. In a joint press release, Ferrero said the acquisition reinforced its commitment to satisfying consumers’ needs in different categories. ICFC is a global food company specialised in designing and manufacturing ice cream cones, sticks, tubs, lollies and cakes in more than 15 countries. In addition to contract …
Kellogg, the leading US cereal and snacks firm, has announced it has reached an agreement to sell selected biscuit, fruit and fruit-flavored snack, pie crust, and ice cream cone businesses to confectionery firm Ferrero in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.3 billion. The transaction includes Kellogg’s biscuit business, including brands like Keebler, Mother’s, Famous Amos, Murray’s, and Murray’s Sugar Free, as well as biscuits manufactured for Girl Scouts of the USA. At the operational level, it includes …
FMCG multinational Nestle has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its US confectionery unit to the Italian firm Ferrero for $2.8 billion. The Swiss giant first announced it was conducting a “strategic review” of its confectionery operations in the second quarter of 2017. Since then, the firm has been seeking to refocus its M&A activity on the health & wellness space, as well as high-growth segments such as …
Ferrero, the Italian chocolate spread and confectionery firm, has announced the debut of its Kinder brand in the USA with the launch of chocolate novelty Kinder Joy. Kinder Joy is described an egg-shaped product containing sweet milk-cream flavour and cocoa flavours in one half, and a toy in the other. Currently sold in 170 countries, the Kinder brand offers a range of confectionery products that includes chocolate bars and surprise-filled treats. Commenting on …
Global confectionery group Ferrero is to acquire Ferrara, the third-largest US non-chocolate confectionery company, for an undisclosed amount. Ferrara produces confectionery products as Trolli gummy sweets, Brachs seasonal sweets, and Black Forest Organics organic fruity sweets. “We are pleased to announce this agreement with Ferrero, which will enable the continued growth and momentum behind our iconic and well-loved brands”, said Ferrara CEO Todd Siwak. “Joining forces with Ferrero gives us …
Confectionery and nut butter firm Ferrero is to partner with FMCG multinational Unilever to bring the Kinder chocolate brand to the ice cream category, according to a report in La Stampa. Under the terms of the agreement, Ferrero will license the Kinder brand to Unilever, who in turn will take responsibility for production and distribution. The brand range will reportedly be launched in cup, stick, cone and sandwich formats, with …
Italian confectionery multinational Ferrero has partnered with SPI Logistic to open a new logistics and packaging centre in France. The new facility is said to be equipped with the latest technology, allowing Ferrero to receive real-time information on the operation of its products and also allowing SPI Logistic control the operating parameters of the site. According to information, the facility will have around 10 semi-automated and automated lines to package Ferrero …
Ferrero, the Italian manufacturer of chocolate and confectionery products, has opened an innovation centre to develop new products in Singapore. According to a company statement, the hub has been created to develop innovation functions in areas as health and nutrition, new raw materials and product research and development, consumer insight and foresight activities. Giovanni Ferrero, chief executive officer of Ferrero, commented: “Innovation has always been a core value for Ferrero. …
Gama spoke to Nicolas Panniez, Category Manager, Ferrero. How is the way food companies are looking to reach and engage with consumers changing? How can a brand successfully resonate with consumers? Companies and their brands need to be flexible in their marketing mix and continuously monitor changing consumption and shopping behaviour. Gathering data and translating this into actionable insights is and will remain key to developing strategic brand, category, customer …
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