Muller acquires Berief Food
Muller, the Germany-based dairy giant, has acquired Berief Food, a German producer of plant-based foods, for an undisclosed sum. Based in Beckum, Berief Food has been developing and producing plant-based alternatives, including drinks, yoghurts, and tofu based on regional raw materials, for almost 40 years. Following the acquisition, Berief Food will continue to operate as […]
India: Emami to acquire majority stake in Incnut Digital
Emami, the Indian personal care and FMCG specialist, has entered into an agreement to acquire a 60% majority stake in Incnut Digital, a digital-first beauty and wellness company, for 321 crore INR ($38.4 million). The transaction is structured in two tranches, with Emami initially acquiring a 45.4% stake for 242.9 crore INR ($29.1 million), before […]
South Africa: Beyers Chocolates enters liquidation
Beyers Chocolates, the South African confectionery manufacturer, has been placed under provisional liquidation following a dispute with the retail chain Woolworths. The company, founded by Kees Beyers, has been a supplier of private-label chocolates for the retailer for over 30 years. According to reports from Moneyweb, Beyers Chocolates faced a liquidity crisis after Woolworths reduced […]
France: Breizh Rebond acquires Les Quatre Saisons
Breizh Rebond, the French regional private equity firm, has acquired Les Quatre Saisons, a producer of jams and spreads. Based in Poher, Brittany, Les Quatre Saisons specialises in sweet and savoury spreads, confits and energy products for athletes. The transaction, which was approved by the Lille Commercial Court on 30th April, makes Breizh Rebond the […]
Sweden: Fazer to acquire confectionery manufacturer Aroma AB
Fazer, the Finnish food and confectionery company, has agreed to acquire Aroma AB, a Swedish confectionery manufacturer specialising in the pick & mix segment. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Fazer’s position in the Swedish confectionery market across packed candy, seasonal products, and pick & mix. Aroma, which was founded in 1921, operates three production […]
USA: Bel Group acquires Brainiac snack brands
Bel Group, the global dairy, fruit and vegetable snacking company, has acquired the Brainiac and Little Brainiac brands from US functional snack producer Ingenuity Foods. The acquisition adds a functional snacking platform to Bel Group’s North American portfolio, complementing its existing GoGo squeeZ range. Formulated with Omega-3s and other essential nutrients, the Brainiac range is […]
Ireland: Bisca acquires East Coast Bakehouse
Bisca, the Danish manufacturer of cakes and biscuits, has acquired East Coast Bakehouse to expand its European platform and strengthen its market position in the UK and Ireland. East Coast Bakehouse, an Irish biscuit company founded in 2016 and based in Drogheda, specializes in chocolate chip and chocolate-coated biscuits, alongside specialty vegan and high-protein variants. […]
UK: Finsbury Food Group acquires Flower & White
Finsbury Food Group, the UK speciality bakery manufacturer, has expanded its operations with the acquisition of 100% of Flower & White, the better-for-you snacks brand. Based in Telford, Flower & White produces lower-calorie snack bars and light sweet treats for direct-to-consumer (DTC), retail and foodservice channels. According to Finsbury, the business is currently growing at […]
USA: Sigma acquires Roger Wood
Sigma, the Mexican multinational food producer, has announced the acquisition of USA-based smoked meat company Roger Wood. The acquisition, for which financial terms were not disclosed, sees Sigma take ownership of a firm with a heritage of more than 80 years and a leading position in the smoked sausage market in the USA Southeast. Roger […]
USA: The Wine Group acquires Phony Negroni brand
The Wine Group, the US-based wine and spirits company, has announced the acquisition of the Phony Negroni non-alcoholic beverage line from St. Agrestis, the Brooklyn-based spirits producer. The deal includes the full Phony Negroni portfolio, comprising the flagship Phony Negroni, Phony Mezcal Negroni, Phony Espresso Negroni, Phony White Negroni, and Amaro Falso. First launched in […]