Mergers and Acquisitions

Intersnack Group to acquire 40% of Universal Robina Oceania
July 19, 2019

Intersnack Group to acquire 40% of Universal Robina Oceania

Philippine-based food company Universal Robina (URC) has announced the divestiture of a 40% stake in its Oceania subsidiary, URC Oceania, to the German snack food manufacturer Intersnack.
July 19, 2019

Belgian partners, Peruvian farmers and researchers join forces around 'tunta' potatoes

ILVO, HOGENT and TRIAS in Belgium are hosting a Peruvian delegation to the Food Pilot (ILVO, Melle, Belgium) to get the production of so-called “tuntas” (freeze dried potatoes) in a small cooperative factory in the Andes.
Givaudan and Bühler partner to fast-track market access and innovation for start-ups
July 16, 2019

Givaudan and Bühler partner to fast-track market access and innovation for start-ups

Givaudan, the global leader in flavours and fragrances, and Bühler, global leader for food processing solutions, have today announced a development partnership to accelerate market access for food start-ups in Switzerland.
Teagasc and IPM Potato Group Sign New 15 Year Partnership Agreement
July 15, 2019

Teagasc and IPM Potato Group Sign New 15 Year Partnership Agreement

Teagasc and IPM Potato Group (IPM) have recently signed a new fifteen year agreement in Oak Park, Carlow.
McCain Announces a Partnership with NUGGS
July 09, 2019

McCain Announces a Partnership with NUGGS

McCain Foods, the global leader in frozen french fries, potato specialties and appetizers, announces a new strategic partnership and lead investment in NUGGS, a New York based start-up.
Treehouse Foods agrees to sell snacks division (nuts, trail mixes) to Atlas Holdings
July 09, 2019

Treehouse Foods agrees to sell snacks division (nuts, trail mixes) to Atlas Holdings

Yesterday, TreeHouse Foods, Inc., a leading manufacturer of private label foods, announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Company's Snacks Division to Atlas Holdings LLC.
Utz Quality Foods Partners With WeStock™ Shopping Assistant App
July 03, 2019

Utz Quality Foods Partners With WeStock Shopping Assistant App

Utz Quality Foods, LLC announced today their affiliation with WeStock™, the crowd-stocking application (app) designed to help every day shoppers discover and request new food and beverage products.
Starch Europe Welcomes Lantmännen-Reppe and Viresol as members
July 01, 2019

Starch Europe Welcomes Lantmännen-Reppe and Viresol as members

Starch Europe Welcomes Lantmännen-Reppe and Viresol as members.
Scottish potato hub to tackle industry challenges
June 27, 2019

Scottish potato hub to tackle industry challenges

The seeds have been sown for the creation of a world-leading potato hub in Scotland, designed to give those working in the £200 million-plus industry instant access to expert advice.
Lamb Weston Signs Agreement to Acquire Australian Frozen Potato Processor Ready Meals Pty Ltd
June 24, 2019

Lamb Weston Signs Agreement to Acquire Australian Frozen Potato Processor Ready Meals Pty Ltd

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ready Meals Pty Ltd (Ready Meals), a frozen potato processor in Australia.
Leading Food Retailer Carrefour Group sells Carrefour China to Suning.com
June 24, 2019

Leading Food Retailer Carrefour Group sells Carrefour China to Suning.com

On of the largest food retailers in the world, the Carrefour Group, announced today the signing of an agreement to sell an 80% equity interest in Carrefour China to Chinese Group Suning.com.
Kettle Foods deepens its Norfolk roots with £2.7m potato processing investment
June 19, 2019

Kettle Foods deepens its Norfolk roots with £2.7m potato processing investment

A well-known Norwich crisps brand has embedded its roots in Norfolk for decades to come by investing £2.7m in a new potato processing building - unlocking the factory's future growth potential.
FPS Food Process Solutions acquires New Zealand Processing Equipment manufacturer Total Solutions
June 05, 2019

FPS Food Process Solutions acquires New Zealand Processing Equipment manufacturer Total Solutions

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Total Solutions Limited, a leading fabricator of food processing equipment and conveyor systems in Auckland, New Zealand.
MountainKing Acquires Colorado Packing Facility Focused on Smaller-Sized Potatoes
June 03, 2019

MountainKing acquires Colorado packing facility focused on smaller-sized potatoes

In response to the explosive growth and demand for smaller-sized potatoes in smaller-sized bags.
Crisp maker Kettle could be sold after US food giant owner Campbell hired advisers to assess the future of the snack brand (Courtesy: Steve Parsons / Press Association)
May 20, 2019

Kettle Chips owner Campbell Soup eyes sale of the UK branch of this premium snack maker

Premium Potato chip maker Kettle Chips could be sold after its US owner Campbell hired advisers to assess the future of the snack brand.
Massimo Cristiani (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)
May 17, 2019

Italian potato consortium increasingly working together

The Emilia Romagna potato segment is finally working as a system as Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità l'Op regionale Agripat and Consorzio Patata di Bologna Dop organised a collective stand at Macfrut.
McCain Foods increases its stake in Brazilian potato processor Sérya
May 04, 2019

McCain Foods increases its stake in Brazilian potato specialty manufacturer Sérya

McCain Foods announces the acquisition of 70% of Sérya , a Brazilian food company operating in the pre-formed potato specialty market.
Kraft-Heinz said to consider sale of Ore-Ida frozen potato business
April 24, 2019

Kraft-Heinz said to consider sale of Ore-Ida frozen potato business

According to reporting by CNBC, Kraft Heinz is considering the sale of its Ore-Ida potato brand in order to pay down its debt

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