Mergers and Acquisitions

Conagra Foods to sell Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings to Givaudan
May 23, 2016

Conagra Foods to sell Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings to Givaudan

ConAgra Foods, Inc. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings business to Givaudan for approximately $340 million.
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announced today the completion of its acquisition of Diamond Foods, Inc.
February 29, 2016

Snyder's-Lance acquisition of Diamond Foods complete

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNCE) announced today the completion of its acquisition of Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMND) ('Diamond Foods' or 'Diamond').
Conagra Foods Completes Sale of Private Label Operations to Treehouse Foods
February 01, 2016

Conagra Foods Completes Sale of Private Label Operations to Treehouse Foods

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) announced today the completion of the sale of its private label operations to TreeHouse Foods for proceeds of $2.7 billion in cash, excluding transaction-related expenses and subject to post-closing adjustments.
Snyder's-Lance Announces Meeting Date for Shareholder Vote and Preliminary Full Year 2015 Results
January 28, 2016

Snyder's-Lance Announces Meeting Date for Shareholder Vote and Preliminary Full Year 2015 Results

A meeting date of February 26, 2016 is set for the vote of the stockholders of Diamond and Snyder's-Lance to vote on approving the recently announced acquisition of Diamond Foods by Snyder's-Lance, Inc.
Snyder's-Lance also announced estimated preliminary unaudited net sales for the full year of $1.66 billion
Conagra Foods plans Lamb Weston spin-off
November 18, 2015

Conagra Foods plans Lamb Weston spin-off

Conagra Foods announces plans to separate into two independent public companies, Conagra Brands ('Diverse portfolio of Leading Brands') and Lamb Weston ('Leading Foodservice Supplier of Frozen Potatoes')
tna acquires Inserting and Labeling specialist Unique Solution
November 05, 2015

tna acquires Inserting and Labeling specialist Unique Solution

tna announces the expansion of its family of brands with the acquisition of Unique Solutions®, a leading provider of value-added inserts and onserts which are dispensed and/or applied using Unique Solutions’ full range of inserting and labeling equipment.
Conagra Foods to sell private label brands to Treehouse Foods
November 02, 2015

Conagra Foods to sell private label brands to Treehouse Foods

ConAgra Foods, Inc. today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its private label operations to TreeHouse Foods for approximately $2.7 billion
Snack Food Manufacturer Snyder's-Lance to acquire Diamond Foods
October 29, 2015

Snack Food Manufacturer Snyder's-Lance to acquire Diamond Foods

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNCE) and Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMND) yesterday announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Snyder's-Lance will acquire all outstanding shares of Diamond Foods
The Kraft Heinz Company Announces Successful Completion of the Merger between Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation
July 02, 2015

Merger between Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation successfully completed

The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the merger between Kraft and Heinz.
Way Better Snacks Sweeet Potato Corn Tortilla Chips
June 19, 2015

Way Better Snacks Announces Investment from Alliance Consumer Growth, fueling continued expansion

Live Better Brands, makers of the Way Better Snacks brand of tortilla chips and crackers, announces a minority growth-equity investment from Alliance Consumer Growth (ACG), a leading consumer-focused private equity firm.
Permira Funds to Acquire Maker of PopCorners® and Other Better-For-You Snack Products
June 09, 2015

Permira Funds to Acquire Maker of PopCorners® and Other Better-For-You Snack Products

Private Equity firm Permira is to acquire two manufacturers of Better-For-You branded and private label snack products, Medora Snacks, LLC and Ideal Snacks Holding Corporation
Conagra Foods acquires Blake's All Natural Foods
May 12, 2015

Conagra Foods acquires Blake's All Natural Foods

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Blake’s All Natural Foods, a rapidly-growing, family-owned company which makes natural and organic frozen meals, including pot pies, casseroles, pasta dishes and other entrees.
Paqui Brand Tortillas and Tortilla Chips acquired by SkinnyPop
April 27, 2015

Paqui Brand (Tortilla Chips) acquired by SkinnyPop

SkinnyPop Popcorn LLC recently announced that it has acquired the Paqui brand of “better-for-you” tortilla chips and tortillas and that Paqui will immediately become a sibling brand to SkinnyPop in the better-for-you family of snack food brands.
Utz Quality Foods brands
April 20, 2015

Utz Specialty Division launched to offer Better-for-You Snack Foods

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. recently announced the culmination of strategic development work to launch the Utz Specialty Division. The Utz Specialty Division will provide Retailers with a range of brands and products to excite consumers around better-for-you, craft and regional snack foods.
IFF to Acquire Ottens Flavors to Strengthen North American Business
April 14, 2015

IFF to Acquire Ottens Flavors to Strengthen North American Business

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances for consumer products, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Henry H. Ottens Manufacturing Co., Inc
Heinz and Kraft merge to form Kraft Heinz Company
March 25, 2015

Heinz and Kraft merge to form Kraft Heinz Company

H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Company, forming the third largest food and beverage company in North America with an unparalleled portfolio of iconic brands.
Bunge purchases snack pellet manufacturer Heartland Harvest
March 13, 2015

Bunge purchases snack pellet manufacturer Heartland Harvest

Bunge North America, the North American operating arm of Bunge Limited, announced that it has purchased the assets of Heartland Harvest, Inc., a North American leader in the production of die cut pellets used to make extruded foods.
Ingredion Completes Acquisition of Penford Corporation
March 11, 2015

Ingredion Completes Acquisition of Penford Corporation

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, announced today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Penford Corporation, a U.S.-based leader in specialty ingredients for food and non-food applications.

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