USA: The Urgent Company to acquire Coolhaus ice cream
Perfect Day a subsidiary of The Urgent Company has announced the acquisition of US-based ice cream maker Coolhaus and announced plans to turn it into an animal-free brand. Coolhaus is a leading women-owned ice cream brand and a pioneer in dessert innovation and novelties with its thoughtfully-crafted, super-premium, and innovative ice cream and plant-based frozen […]
USA: Hain Celestial to acquire That’s How We Roll brands
Hain Celestial, a North American organic and natural products company, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire That’s How We Roll brands, ParmCrisps and Thinsters, for approximately $259 million. ParmCrisps and Thinsters are better-for-you brands made of simple ingredients. While ParmCrisps are high-protein, low-carb cheese crisps and snack mixes, Thinsters are […]
USA: Planterra Foods to open a new manufacturing facility in Denver
JBS owned Planterra Foods has announced the opening of a new 189,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Denver. The new facility will increase Planterra’s production capacity of plant-based protein products, allowing the brand to reach new customers and retailers and it will generate 200 new jobs. “This is a huge milestone for Planterra Foods, and a dream […]
USA: Hungry Squirrel to open a new facility in Texas
Keto-friendly sauce and dressing company, Hungry Squirrel, has announced the opening of a new facility in Texas. The new facility will help the company to expand operations and serve the growing demand for keto-friendly all-natural products created for people with food limitations. Founder and CEO of Hungry Squirrel, Sandra DiCicco commented, “We are very excited […]
USA: General Mills to sell European dough business to Cérélia
US food giant General Mills has agreed to sell its European dough business to Cérélia, a global leader in ready-to-bake dough solutions. The transaction, which is expected to close by the end of fiscal 2022, includes General Mills branded and private label dough business in Germany, the UK, and Ireland, including the Knack & Back and […]
USA: BlueTriton Brands to acquire Saratoga Spring Water
Natural spring water company BlueTriton Brands has announced the completion of the acquisition of certain assets of Saratoga Spring Water Company (SSWC). Founded in 1872, Saratoga Spring Water Company bottles natural spring water from Saratoga Spring selling throughout the United States and internationally. “We are thrilled to welcome Saratoga Spring Water Company’s products into the […]
USA: Mondelez to invest $122.5 million in facility expansion
Mondelez International, the snack and confectionery multinational, has announced an investment of $122.5 million to expand supply chain operations during the next three years in Virginia. The investment will be used to expand the Richmond Biscuit Bakery by 68,000 square feet, enabling it to house a high-speech Oreo production line, and to open a sales […]
USA: Treasury Wine Estates to acquire Frank Family Vineyards for $315 million
Australian global winemaking and distribution business Treasury Wine Estates has reached an agreement to acquire wine business Frank Family Vineyards for $315 million. Founded in 1992 by Rick Frank, the Frank Family Vineyards has a portfolio of sparkling award-winning luxury hand-crafted wines complementary to Treasury Wine Estates offering. The acquisition includes the Frank Family Tasting […]
USA: The J.M. Smucker to build a $1.1 billion facility in Alabama
The J.M. Smucker has announced the investment of $1.1 billion in a new facility and distribution centre in Alabama to meet the consumer demand. The new manufacturing facility is the third dedicated to the production of Smucker’s Uncrustables brand and will support The J.M. Smucker’s strategy to more than double its current production capacity. The […]
USA: The Planting Hope Company announces public listing
Planting Hope Company, a manufacturer of plant-based food and drinks, has announced plans to publicly list on Canada’s TSX Venture Exchange (TSX VE) on the 29th November. Described as a women-managed and woman-led company with a focus on nutrition, sustainability and diversity, Planting Hope Company claims to develop, launch and scale innovative plant-based and planet-friendly food and […]