USA: NightFood acquires Suffield Foods and Hook Marketing
US-based snack company NightFood is reporting that it has reached a definitive acquisition agreement for Hook Marketing and Fiber One branded ice cream producer and distributor Suffield Foods. Hook Marketing was granted a license by General Mills to produce Fiber One probiotic ice cream, launched in April, operating through its subsidiary Suffield Foods. NightFood produces […]
USA: B&G Foods acquires Victoria Fine Foods
US-based consumer goods firm B&G Foods is adding to its portfolio, having agreed to acquire Victoria Fine Foods for $70 million. Post acquisition, B&G projects that the Victoria brand, once integrated, will generate $41 million in sales. Brooklyn, USA based Victoria Foods offers pastas and speciality sauces, condiments and spreads under the Victoria brand. Victoria […]
Canada: Premium Brands announces three acquisitions
Canadian speciality foods firm Premium Brands has announced an expansion in bakery, pasta and deli foods with the acquisition of Island City Baking, Conte Foods and Larosa Fine Foods. Located in Richmond, BC, Canada, Island City Baking is a manufacturer of fresh and frozen artisan bread, including sandwich loaves, rolls, rye and sourdough loaves, ciabatta […]
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 […]
Australia: Cobs Fine Foods enters crisps market
Australian popcorn maker Cobs Fine Foods is extending its line of products with the launch of crisps under the new Hip Chips name, according to an article in Food & Beverage Industry News. The gluten-free range, claimed to contain “nothing artificial” and promoted as “never oily”, is said to contain high oleic sunflower oil rather […]
Thailand: Spar enters market
Spar, the world’s largest food retail voluntary chain, has announced its entry into the Thai market. The company has formed a retail partnership with Bangchak Retail Company (BRC) for a 300 store venture, representing an investment of €74 million ($78 million) over the next five years. According to a company press release, BCR will open […]
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 […]