USA: Heritage Distilling Company acquires Thinking Tree Spirits

Heritage Distilling Company (HDC), a craft distillery based in the US, has announced the acquisition of local peer Thinking Tree Spirits for an undisclosed sum. Thinking Tree Spirits was founded in Eugene, OR in 2014 and is described as an award-winning, women-led, farm-to-flask, Oregon grown house of brands. As a result of the transaction, HDC […]

USA: Target launches budget Dealworthy private label

US retailer Target has announced the launch of Dealworthy, a new private label range of home and personal care items that promises to offer a range of products at low prices with no compromise on quality. According to the retailer, the new line features 400 everyday items such as paper towels, body wash, laundry detergent […]

USA: Flagship Food Group to close La Tortilla Factory plant in California

Flagship Food Group, a food company majority-owned by CREO Capital Partners which manufactures and distributes a wide portfolio of brands, has announced plans to close the production site for its La Tortilla Factory brand in Santa Rosa, CA. Founded in 1977, La Tortilla Factory is a leading maker of wraps and tortillas, including low-carbohydrate, grain-free, […]

USA: Miami Beef acquires Hofmann Sausage

Miami Beef, a US maker of fresh and frozen meat products, has announced the acquisition of Hofmann Sausage, a New York-based sausage brand, to expand its product portfolio. Established in 1879, Hofmann Sausage offers beef and pork franks, smoked sausage, bratwursts, beef jerky and condiments. In a statement, Hofmann Sausage said: “[Miami Beef] aligns well […]

USA: Rind Snacks acquires Small Batch Organics

Rind Snacks, a US maker of fruit-based snacks, has announced the acquisition of Small Batch Organics, a US supplier of granola breakfast cereal. In a statement, Rind Snacks said the deal marked a major milestone in its evolution from a dried fruit brand into a vertically-integrated healthy snack platform, adding that Small Batch Organics was […]

USA: Windsong Global acquires JVN Hair and Pipette under new holding company

Windsong Global, a investment firm focused on consumer brands, has announced the acquisition of the hair care brand JVN and the skincare brand Pipette, under a new holding company called Belle Brands LLC. JVN, which was created bu hair stylist Jonathan Van Ness, is said to be sustainable and cruelty-free, and has been sold exclusively […]

USA: Coca-Cola adds Spiced flavour to cola lineup

Beverage giant Coca-Cola has announced the launch of Spiced, a new flavour variety for the company’s cola lineup in the USA and Canada. Said to be the first new permanent flavour addition to the Coca-Cola range in a number of years, Spiced is described as blending the classic Coca-Cola flavour with notes of spice and […]

USA: Creations Foods acquires HighKey

Creations Foods, a maker of gluten-free, health-oriented snacks, is expanding its presence in biscuits and confectionery with the acquisition of HighKey, a Florida maker of no sugar and low sugar treats, according to a Just Food report. HighKey makes a range of low-carbohydrate products advertised as “the snacks you crave without all the sugar”. The firm’s […]

USA: Trek One Capital acquires Alter Eco Foods

Trek One Capital, a US investment group, has announced the acquisition of organic chocolate brand Alter Eco Foods from fellow investors NextWorld Evergreen. Founded in 2004, Alter Eco Foods is described as a manufacturer of organic dark chocolate bars, truffles, granola, and quinoa, and markets its products in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. […]

USA: Bansk Group acquires majority stake in No Man’s Land Foods

Bansk Group, a private investment firm dedicated to building consumer brands, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in No Man’s Land Foods, a manufacturer of meat snacks, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1997 in Oklahoma, No Man’s Land Foods is a leading provider of jerky and meat sticks. The brand is said […]

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