Verde Valle Foods, a producer and distributor of rice, beans and ready meals in a pouch, has announced the acquisition of A Dozen Cousins, a brand focused on ready-to-eat dishes inspired by Creole, Caribbean, and Latin American traditions. Founded in 1967, Verde Valle is a third-generation family firm that owns leading brands such as Verde Valle, Isadora and Helena’s Hummus. Established in 2019, A Dozen Cousins specialises in ready-to-eat foods …