M&As this week: The Hershey Company, Kraft Heinz, Hilton Food Group
The Hershey Company has completed the acquisition of Pirate Brands from B&G Foods for $420m.
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The Hershey Company has completed the acquisition of Pirate Brands from B&G Foods for $420m.
Global dairy company Arla Foods has joined forces with farmer organisations in the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Republic of Ireland, France and Germany to urge the UK government and the European...
Global food companies Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Bunge, Cargill, and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) are focusing on new ways to standardise and digitise agricultural shipping transactions worldwide.
Kite Hill has raised $40m through a funding round led by 301 INC.
Global food company Cargill has launched the Waxy Corn Promise programme in order to ensure a long-term sustainable crop supply for food starch.
A survey conducted by Action on Salt (AOS) revealed that 28% of meat-free products exceeded maximum salt targets, which were due to be met by 31 December 2017.
USDA-certified Creekstone Farms Premium Beef has started construction on a $35m refrigerated distribution centre at its plant located in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Global dairy co-operative Arla Foods UK is set to launch its Baby & Me Organic brand, which will include porridge and pouches.
Global confectionery company Ferrero USA has announced plans to expand its industrial facility located in Franklin Township, Somerset, New Jersey.
Maurice Hickey intends to purchase the business of Green Isle Foods, including Donegal Catch, from 2 Sisters Food Group for an undisclosed sum.