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Sweden: Orkla to acquire Swedish confectionery company Bubs Godis

December 29, 2022
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Orkla Confectionery & Snacks has acquired confectionery company Bubs Godis. Founded in 1992, Bubs Godis is a manufacturer of vegan sugar confectionery with a strong growth on the Nordick market. According to Patrick Axzell, CEO at Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Sweden the acquisition is aligned with strategic investment of the company in confectionery and sustainable brands, and a good platform to continue growth in Nordic and Baltic countries. With the …

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Norway: Orkla to acquire Icelandic company Noi-Sirius

May 7, 2021
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Scandinavian consumer goods giant, Orkla, has announced the full acquisition of the Icelandic chocolate and confectionery company Noi-Sirius for an undisclosed sum. In 2019, Orkla acquired a 20% minority stake in Noi-Sirius and now Orkla has agreed to acquire the remaining shares in the company. Noi-Sirius is a chocolate and confectionery manufacturer with a workforce of around 120 employees with iconic brands such Sirius, Noa Konfekt, Noa Kropp, Noa Paskaegg, …

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India: Orkla to acquire majority stake in Eastern Condiments

September 7, 2020
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Asia Pacific, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Scandinavian consumer goods giant Orkla has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in India spice exporter Eastern Condiments for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1983, Eastern Condiments Private has seven production facilities, with a workforce of around 3,000. Orkla said it would use the acquisition to “grow its position as one of the leading branded food players in India” and “have a platform for further growth in the spice …

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Norway: Orkla to sell Vestlandslefsa brand to Baxt Lierne

June 16, 2020
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Orkla, the Scandinavian consumer goods giant, has announced the sale of Vestlandslefsa, its potato flatbread brand to Baxt Lierne a Norwegian bakery company subsidiary of Skagerrak-Holding AS. According to sources, this sale is part of Orkla’s plans to restructure its portfolio and focus on its pizza production at its factory in Stranda, Norway. In addition to the Vestlandslefsa brand, the deal includes recipes, production equipment, and the Li-Klenning trademark. Paul …

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Norway: Orkla to acquire PepsiCo’s Havrefras Brand

June 3, 2020
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Orkla, the Scandinavian consumer goods giant, has announced the acquisition of Havrefras Brand, a breakfast cereal brand from PepsiCo, for an undisclosed sum. Created in 1959, Havrefras brand has been part of PepsiCo’s portfolio since the acquisition of The Quaker Oats Company in 2001. According to sources, this acquisition is in line with Orkla’s strategy of further developing a portfolio with a strong health profile. The deal will not include …

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Norway: Orkla takes stake in Noi Sirius

August 23, 2019
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Orkla, the Scandinavian consumer goods giant, has announced it has signed an agreement to take a 20% stake in Noi-Sirius, described as Iceland’s leading chocolate and confectionery manufacturer. Established in 1920 and with about 150 employees, Noi Sirius markets chocolate brands such as Sirius, Noa Konfekt, Noa Kropp, Noa Paskaegg and Konsum. While over 70% of the company’s turnover is generated in its domestic market, a growing percentage of its …

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Denmark: Orkla sells Glyngore brand to Amanda Seafoods

July 5, 2019
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Orkla, a leading supplier of branded consumer goods in Scandinavia, is selling its Glyngore canned fish business to Amanda Seafoods via its Danish subsidiary Orkla Foods Danmark for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1940, Glyngore is described as Denmark’s best-known herring and tuna brand and had net sales totalling 43 million DKK ($6.5 million) in 2018. Orkla said the aim of the sale was to “reduce portfolio complexity and concentrate …

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Portugal: Orkla invests in Asteriscos e Reticencias

April 3, 2019
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Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Norwegian company Orkla has announced a 43.5% investment in Portuguese firm Asteriscos e Reticencias, a manufacturer of fermented tea-based health drinks under the brand Captain Kombucha, for an undisclosed sum. Captain Kombucha was established in 2016 and is currently majority owned by its two founders, with the German firm Doehler Ventures also having a 15% stake. Promoted as “a delicious naturally fermented drink, handcrafted to perfection”, it is also advertised …

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Sweden: Orkla divests Mrs Cheng’s brand

December 12, 2018
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Orkla has announced that it has disposed of its Mrs Cheng’s  brand, selling the business to Continental Foods for an undisclosed sum. The Mrs Cheng’s brand, which has a product portfolio of soy sauces and Thai casserole bases in Sweden, became a part of Orkla through the acquisition of Rieber & Son in 2013 and had net sales of 23.5 million SEK ($2.56 million) in 2017. Commenting on the deal, Orkla …

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Norway: Orkla to build new plant in Latvia

June 15, 2018
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

Scandinavian food giant Orkla has announced that it plans to build a new biscuit factory, which is to be located in the Latvian capital Riga. In a press release, the company said that the decision was part of the group’s strategy of consolidating production in fewer but more efficient plants and investing in new, modern technology and concentrating production in one facility. Commenting on the decision, Ann-Beth Freuchen, executive vice …

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India: MTR Foods invests in start-up company FirmRoots

May 14, 2018
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Asia Pacific, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

MTR Foods, the Indian food manufacturer that is part of the Orkla group, is making an investment in the children’s food maker FirmRoots, according to a report in the Economic Times. The deal is the first to be concluded as part of Orkla’s 50 crore INR ($7.4 million) MTR Seed Fund, established last year to invest mostly in food-tech start ups in India. The amount of the stake and the …

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Denmark: Orkla acquires Struer Brod

February 2, 2018
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Orkla, the Scandinavian food giant, has announced the acquisition of bakery firm Struer Brod via its wholly-owned subsidiary Orkla Foods Sverige. Struer Brod was established in 1929 and predominantly manufactures bakery products such as breadcrumbs, as well as breakfast cereals, for both retail and foodservice channels. The firm has also supplied Orkla since 2012. In 2016, Struer Brod had a turnover of 114 million DKK ($19 million), about half of …

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Sweden: Orkla acquires Health And Sports Nutrition Group

November 21, 2017
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Europe, Food, Health & Beauty, Mergers & Acquisitions

Scandinavian FMCG firm Orkla has announced an expansion into the sports supplements space with the acquisition of Health And Sports Nutrition Group (HSNG), described as the largest e-commerce firm for sports nutrition in the Nordic region. HSNG runs the Gymgrossisten and Bodystore platforms, offering food, dietary supplements and health and well-being products in addition to clothing. equipment and accessories. The websites offer proprietary brands and products distributed on behalf of third …

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Denmark: Orkla divests K Salat brand

November 16, 2017
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

The Danish arm of Scandinavian FMCG firm Orkla has announced the sale of its K Salat prepared salads brand to deli foods maker Stryhns, part of the Norwegian Agra group, for an undisclosed sum. Orkla described the move as being part of an effort to concentrate its activities on fewer categories. K-Salat has a product portfolio of salad spreads, mayonnaise, remoulade, dressings and potato salads. Under the agreement, Stryhns will …

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India: Orkla ventures into confectionery market

August 30, 2017
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Asia Pacific, Food, Products

Norwegian-based Orkla Group, the parent company of India’s MTR Foods, has announced its entry into the confectionery market in India with the Laban brand. The firm’s ‘human’-shaped fruit flavoured vegetable chews come in a variety of flavours including Strawberry, Mango, Green Mango and Orange, and will be sold in packs of 26g and 65g, priced at 10 INR ($0.16) and 30 INR ($0.47) respectively. Alongside the launch, the group also announced a …

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Norway: Orkla Food to buy SR Food

May 16, 2017
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Orkla Food Ingredients, the company supplier of branded consumer goods and concept solutions to the grocery sector, has announced the acquisition of an 80% stake of SR Food through its subsidiary Dragsbaek A/S. With the acquisition, Orkla is aiming to strengthen its position as a supplier of organic and vegetarian foods. SR Food is a privately-owned company established in 2003. It has a wide range of products including fresh doughs, tapas …

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Poland: Orkla acquires Colon-C supplement brand

October 5, 2016
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Europe, Health & Beauty

Scandinavian consumer goods group Orkla has announced that it has acquired the gut health supplement brand Colon-C through an asset transaction, via its wholly owned subsidiary Orkla Health Poland. Orkla describes Colon-C as a leading brand in the constipation category and a strong market leader in the fibre segment in Poland. By acquiring Colon-C, Orkla will expands its platform in gut health, which already consists of the brands Husk and Samarin, …

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Gama Innovation Award: Grandiosa Pizzatasku Pocket Pizza

February 25, 2016
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Europe, Food

Gama Innovation Award – Packaging MANCHESTER – 25th February 2016: The Gama Innovation Award – Packaging for February goes to Grandiosa Pizzatasku Pocket Pizza, a new pack format that allows consumers to enjoy hot pizza on the go. Emblazoned with the slogan “easy to heat, easy to eat”, Grandiosa Pizzatasku ‘Pocket’ Pizza, which has been launched in Finland by Scandinavian food firm Orkla, is a new concept that turns microwave pizza …

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“Epic” crisps target the digital generation

February 11, 2016
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Europe, Innovations

The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 11th February 2016: In this week’s Innovation Insight we look at an attempt to reinvent savoury snacks for the digital generation through the use of irreverent marketing, unusual branding and visually arresting packaging – Kims All In Crisps. In an apparent effort to redirect its energies to the tweens and teens markets, Danish snack and crisp manufacturer Kims has unveiled Kims All …

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Czech Republic: Orkla to buy Hame

January 6, 2016
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Norwegian firm Orkla has announced that it is acquiring Czech food manufacturer Hame for €175 million (£129 million). In a statement, Orkla said that joining forces with Hame would allow it to double its turnover in Central Europe. In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Hame holds leading positions in  pates, ready meals, ketchup, preserved vegetables, jams and baby food. Its brands include Hame, Majka, Znojmia, and Otma. “The categories offered by …

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Sweden: Orkla Foods Sverige acquires Anamma Foods AB

May 21, 2015
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Europe, Food

Orkla Foods has announced that it has acquired the Swedish producer of frozen vegan meals, Anamma Foods AB. Under the motto “Always 100% vegan”, Anamma produces a range of frozen dishes that are aimed to meet the needs of those consumers who are looking for products containing no meat, eggs or dairy products. Items in the product range include meat-alternative escalopes, mince, burgers, patties and falafel. “Vegetarian and vegan food …

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Norway: Orkla extends distribution agreement with PepsiCo

May 4, 2015
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Europe, Food, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Orkla ASA has announced that it has signed a new agreement to manage PepsiCo’s brands in Northern Europe. In a statement, the company said that it had begun sales of Tropicana juice in Sweden and Denmark in January 2015, followed by Finland in April. The new agreement also covers Tropicana in Norway, as well as Quaker in the Nordics, and PepsiCo’s snacks in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Peter A. Ruzicka, …

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Norway: Orkla to sell OJSC Orkla Brands Russia

December 8, 2014
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Europe, Food

Orkla, a leading supplier of branded consumer goods in the Nordics, has entered into an agreement to sell OJSC Orkla Brands Russia to domestic confectionery producers Slavyanka-Lyuks JSC. Orkla Brands Russia is an established confectionery producer in Russia, with local brands such as Krupskaya, SladCo and Pekar. The company was established in February 2011 through the merger of SladCo and Krupskaya, which have been part of Orkla since 2005 and …

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Sweden: Orkla Foods bottle production ‘returns home’

April 8, 2014
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Europe, Food

According to media reports, Orkla Foods Sverige is switching bottle production for the Felix brand of ketchup from the UK to its Fagelmara factory in the Blekinge region in Sweden. The company had previously purchased its bottles and caps from the UK, but now both components are to be manufactured and purchased in Sweden. Orkla claims this will reduce carbon dioxide emissions from transporting bottles to the factory by more …

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Sweden: Abba Seafood, Frodinge Dairy and Procordia form Orkla Foods

January 13, 2014
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Europe, Food

The merger of three of Sweden’s largest food companies – Abba Seafood, Frodinge Dairy and Procordia – has been further consolidated with the official naming of the combined business as Orkla Foods Sverige AB, Food Supply reports. With combined revenues of approximately SEK 4.8billion and around 1500 employees, Orkla Foods will become one of Sweden’s largest food manufacturers. Brands in the Orkla stable include Abba, Felix, Kalles, Frodinge, Mrs Cheng’s, …

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