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Fourth & Heart (Tava Life) has raised $1m in the series A round of funding from a private investor. The funding was raised through equity crowd funding marketplace, CircleUp.
Dean Foods Company has appointed executive vice-president and chief operating officer Ralph Scozzafava as chief executive officer and a member of its board of directors.
Bunge North America will acquire a controlling stake in Grupo Minsa after reaching a subscription agreement to invest in the company.
The Coca-Cola Company will raise $500m by issuing 20-year fixed-rate notes in a public offering in a transaction that is expected to be closed by 2 September.
Australia-based aquaculture prawn producer Seafarms Group will raise A$7.1m ($5.40m) through a private placement transaction that is expected to be closed by 29 August.
Swiss meat processor Bell will acquire charcuterie specialist Cher-Mignon, which is in line with the company’s strategy to boost its business in regional charcuterie.
The January Company, a leading North American manufacturer of Chinese-style meat, has been acquired by Tall Tree Foods, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners.
Meat product manufacturer and distributor Hempler Foods Group will acquire the business and certain assets of Fletcher's Fine Foods in a transaction that is expected to be completed in September.
Snack manufacturer Mondelēz has agreed to acquire the global licence of Cadbury-branded biscuits, including Cadbury’s Fingers from Burton’s Biscuit Company.
Altamont Capital Partners (Altamont) portfolio company Tall Tree Foods has acquired The January Company (January), a US-based manufacturer of Chinese-style meat products.
