Canada: Agropur acquires Scotsburn Ice Cream
Quebec, Canada based dairy giant Agropur has acquired Nova Scotia-based firm Scotsburn Ice Cream for an undisclosed amount, according to a CBC report. Agropur, which owns brands such as Natrel and Oka Cheese as well as Agropur, is said to want to increase its presence in the ice cream sector. Scotsburn Ice Cream manufactures ice […]
Canada: Mondelez International to close Montreal plant
US-based confectionery and snacks firm Mondelez International is closing its biscuit factory in Montreal, Canada, with the loss of 454 jobs, according to a report in The Globe and Mail. The closure, which is slated for 2017, will see 95% of the plant’s output shifted to the Toronto area and the remainder relocated to the […]
USA: Vermont Cider Company enters ‘ultra-premium’ segment
US-based Vermont Cider Company has announced the launch of its first “ultra-premium” ciders called Addison and Wassail. Named after the Addison County where it is produced, Addison Cider is to be offered year-round and has 5% ABV. Commenting on the launch, Vermont Cider Company director of cider making Ben E Calvi said: “For this flagship cider, […]
USA: Remy Cointreau agrees to acquire Westland Distillery
Remy Cointreau, the French alcoholic drinks firm, has announced that it has agreed to acquire US whiskey manufacturer Westland Distillery. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Based in Seattle, WA, Westland Distillery is described as producing whiskey with a distinctly American single malt style. The firm’s portfolio of single malts, including Westland Single Malt […]
USA: Bavaria acquires Latis Imports
Dutch brewer Bavaria has acquired US based Latis Imports, an importer of Belgian specialty craft beers, according to a report in Brewbound. Latis Imports, co-founded by David Van Wees, currently imports Boon, Palm, Rodenbach and Steenbrugge beers and is set to expand its portfolio to include Bavaria brands. Bavaria had previously purchased 60% of Palm […]
USA: Pilgrim’s Pride to acquire GNP Company
Leading US poultry firm Pilgrim’s Pride has announced a definitive agreement to acquire GNP Company, a provider of branded chicken products in the Upper Midwest region of the USA, in an all cash, $350 million transaction. GNP Company has production facilities in Cold Spring and Luverne, MN, and Arcadia, WI, approximately 400 farm partners and […]
USA: Beauty Elite acquires Fuel Hair
Beauty Elite, a firm active in the haircare and pet care sectors, has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Fuel Hair for an undisclosed amount. Fuel Hair was founded in 2014 and is described as producing salon-quality products for consumers to use at home. The company’s products range from liquids, powders and aerosols to tools such […]
USA: Hormel divests Clougherty Packing
Meat and packaged foods firm Hormel has announced the sale of its Clougherty Packing business to Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer. Clougherty Packing is the parent company of Farmer John and Saag’s Specialty Meats, whose brand lines include products such as ham, bacon, sausages and lunch meat as well as raw cuts of meat. […]
USA: Dr Pepper Snapple acquires Bai Brands for $1.7 billion
Soft drinks giant Dr Pepper Snapple has announced that it is purchasing Bai Brands, a company that manufactures low-calorie coffee-fruit drinks, for $1.7 billion. The Bai Brands product line includes enhanced water, carbonated flavoured water, coconut water and ready-to-drink teas. With its Bai, Bai Bubbles, Cocofusion and other innovative brands, Bai was positioned for expanding […]
UK: Heineken partners with Deliveroo for home deliveries
Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has partnered with the UK-based online delivery service Deliveroo to offer home beer and cider delivery, according to a report in Business Insider. The partnership will reportedly spawn a new brand called Brew House which will offer home deliveries of beers and ciders under the Heineken, Bulmers and Sol brands. Brew […]