UK based biscuit companies Fox’s Biscuits and Burton’s Biscuits, owned by Ferrero, are merging into a single business called Fox’s Burton’s Companies UK. According to sources, on the 28th March 2022, the two firms merged and will now be led by Simon Browne, the previous head of Burton’s Biscuits. Simon Browne said: “After many years of looking at one another, we are excited about bringing together two businesses that share …
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Italian confectionery group Ferrero has announced the acquisition of remaining shares of the Ice Cream Factory Comaker and relevant group companies (ICFC). Ferrero initially acquired a controlling stake in ICFC in July 2019, to support its long-term strategic goals in the ice cream market. ICFC is a company specialised in private label ice creams distributing its product to several countries. According to the company’s statement, during the last two years, …
Ferrero-relative company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Burton’s Biscuit from Ontario Teachers’ for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will allow the Italian producer to enlarge its offer of sweet biscuits products by adding to its portfolio British iconic brands such as Maryland Cookies, Jammie Dodgers, Wagon Wheels, Paterson’s, and Thomas Fudge’s, in addition to the six manufacturing sites in the United Kingdom, which are located in Blackpool, …
CTH Invest, a Belgian holding company associated with Ferrero, has entered into an agreement to acquire part of Fox’s biscuit business from 2 Sister Food group for £246 million ($328 million), according to a FoodBev report. Fox’s Biscuits owns brands such as Rocky Bars, Party Rings, Crunch Creams, and also manufactures for private label companies. As part of the deal, CTH Invest will acquire Fox’s manufacturing facilities at Batley and Kirkham in …
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 …
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 …
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