Australia: Tempo Group rescues heritage condiments brand Spring Gully
Sydney-based Tempo Group has acquired the intellectual property and brand portfolio of Spring Gully Foods – including the Spring Gully, Gardener, Leabrook Farms and Ozemite labels – after the South Australian condiment maker entered voluntary administration in October. Spring Gully Foods, founded in 1946 and known for jams, sauces, pickles and relishes, ceased trading in […]
USA: Prosperity Organic Foods acquires Miyoko’s Creamery
Prosperity Organic Foods, the private firm behind the vegan butter brand Melt Organic, has announced the acquisition of dairy-alternative producer Miyoko’s Creamery. Founded in 2014 by Miyoko Schinner, Miyoko’s Creamery produces a range of artisan vegan cheeses, butters and cream products. Commenting on the move, Prosperity Organic Foods CEO Scott Fischer said: “We are excited […]
Australia: Pure Foods Tasmania completes acquisition of Elato Ice Cream
Pure Foods Tasmania (PFT) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Australian ice cream and gelato brand Elato Ice Cream (Elato), strengthening its frozen desserts portfolio. As part of the acquisition, PFT will take ownership of all Elato Ice Cream intellectual property and brand assets, including recipes, formulations and distribution agreements, with plans […]
Canada: Trubar to be acquired by ETI Gıda
Canadian plant-based snack company TruBar has announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by ETI Gida, a leading Turkish consumer packaged goods business, for C$201 million ($142 million). Trubar is described as a snacking company offering a range of plant-based protein snacks made with natural, clean-label ingredients, distributed through national retailers, […]
UK: Emmi buys The English Cheesecake Company
Emmi, the leading Swiss dairy group, has announced its acquisition of UK dessert producer The English Cheesecake Company. Founded in 2000 as a family business, The English Cheesecake Company produces cheesecakes inspired by traditional British recipes, available in all major UK retailers. Its portfolio includes classic cheesecakes, vegan and frozen products, as well as on-the-go snack […]
UK: Unilever sells Graze brand to Katjes International
FMCG giant Unilever has agreed to sell its UK healthy-snacking brand Graze to Katjes International – owner of confectionery group Candy Kittens – marking a strategic exit from parts of its foods portfolio. Under the deal, Katjes (via its UK subsidiary Future Snacks Ltd) will acquire 100 % of Graze’s shares, including its full product […]
USA: Horizon Family Brands acquires Maple Hill Creamery
Horizon Family Brands, a leading US provider of better-for-you food and beverages, has acquired Maple Hill Creamery, America’s original 100% grass-fed organic dairy company. Maple Hill, founded in 2009 and known for milk, yogurt, kefir and butter sourced exclusively from small family farms under regenerative agriculture standards, will now operate under Horizon’s broader platform. The […]
South Africa: Woodlands Dairy Group acquires Ladismith Cheese
South African dairy firm Woodlands Dairy Group has announced its acquisition of 100% of Ladismith Cheese Company, including its subsidiaries Ladismith Powder Company and Mooivallei Suiwel, from seafood wholesaler Sea Harvest Group. Founded in 1999, Ladismith Cheese Company offers a portfolio of cheese, butter and milk powder. Made up of Woodlands Dairy and its fully owned […]
Germany: Naba Feinkost acquires vegan spread brand Hedi
Naba Feinkost, the German family-owned delicatessen producer, is set to acquire the organic brand Hedi, a maker of vegan spreads, at the turn of the year. The deal will expand Naba Feinkost’s portfolio to three brands – Nabio, Reichenhof and now Hedi – strengthening its offer in the specialist organic trade. According to Felicitas von […]
UK: Idilia acquires Shaken Udder
Idilia Foods, a diversified Spanish food and drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of Shaken Udder Group, the UK’s leading premium milkshake brand. Founded in 2004, Shaken Udder is described as producing milkshakes made with fresh milk and real ingredients, available in major retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda, as well as across the […]