Finances and Deals
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Daring Foods acquired by one of Australia’s biggest plant-based meat producers
The purchase of the vegan chicken brand gives v2food a U.S. foothold as it looks to become a global plant-based leader through a partnership with Ajinomoto.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 13, 2025 -
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Monster Energy executives aim to revitalize Thrifty Ice Cream
A holding company linked to Hilton Schlosberg and Rodney Sacks plans to bring the former Rite Aid-owned brand into new retailers and geographies.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 12, 2025 -
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Mergers and acquisitions
Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.
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Bazooka chews up $48B confections space by turning candy into ‘edible entertainment’
The gum and Ring Pop maker is differentiating itself through innovations that encourage consumers to play with their food.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 12, 2025 -
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Why Kellanova’s snack brands inked first sports deal as a group
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts marketer has teamed with U.S. Soccer, the governing body for MLS and the NWSL.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 6, 2025 -
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B&G Foods continues to sell off brands with the divestment of Le Sueur vegetables
The company has been actively pruning its portfolio in recent years to sharpen its focus and reduce debt.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 1, 2025 -
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Q&AInside the private equity firm giving new life to Chef Boyardee, Pillsbury
Brynwood Partners purchases well-known brands that have fallen out of favor with large CPG manufacturers, then boosts marketing and innovation to rejuvenate sales, says CEO Henk Hartong.
By Christopher Doering • July 14, 2025 -
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Nutella maker Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg for $3.1B
The acquisition would add cereals such as Froot Loops and Rice Krispies, giving the Luxembourg-based company a deeper U.S. presence in everything from cookies to ice cream.
By Christopher Doering • July 10, 2025 -
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Monster Energy execs purchase Thrifty ice cream business
A holding company, linked to Hilton Schlosberg and Rodney Sacks, paid $19.2 million for the Rite Aid-owned brand and a healthcare business.
By Christopher Doering • July 9, 2025 -
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Canned food maker Del Monte declares bankruptcy, seeks buyer
The 139-year-old company said it is facing pressure from “a dynamic macroeconomic environment,” with a sale the most effective way to turn around its business.
By Christopher Doering • July 2, 2025 -
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French fry maker Lamb Weston adds new board members after activist pushback
Former CEOs of Nestlé USA and McCormick are set to join as part of a settlement agreement between the frozen potato products manufacturer and shareholder Jana Partners.
By Christopher Doering • July 1, 2025 -
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Mars’ $36B takeover of Kellanova delayed amid EU investigation
The merger is now expected to close late this year as regulators look into how the deal could impact Mars’ bargaining power with retailers and prices for consumers.
By Christopher Doering • June 25, 2025 -
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Jones Soda sells cannabis business for $3M
The divestiture of its Mary Jones brand will allow the company to focus on other categories, such as alcohol and functional beverages.
By Christopher Doering • June 24, 2025 -
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Deep DiveBack from the dead: Once discontinued brands get another chance
Slice, Hydrox and Odwalla are back on the market several years after they left, often with modernized changes aimed at attracting new consumers without alienating nostalgic shoppers.
By Christopher Doering • June 23, 2025 -
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Sponsored by SmartCommerceThe new price reality: Why 84% of consumers have seen rising costs and how brands must respond
84% of consumers have seen rising prices, 66% expect more – brands with smart promotions and clear value will win.
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Why Corn Nuts is a ‘diamond-in-the-rough’ for Hormel Foods
The food maker has taken the snack into new retail channels and accelerated innovation after it was acquired as part of a $3.35 billion deal with Kraft Heinz.
By Christopher Doering • June 16, 2025 -
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Food tech investments slow as AI grabs venture capital attention
Despite the barren funding landscape, there has been some traction for early-stage alternative protein startups, according to a Pitchbook report.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 10, 2025 -
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Tom Brady enters the snacking game with vegan gummies
The organic offering, called Goat Gummies, will be offered through a partnership with Gopuff.
By Christopher Doering • June 10, 2025 -
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How Nerds Gummy Clusters became the candy aisle’s biggest hit
With sales nearing $1 billion, the once-unloved candy under Nestlé has thrived under new owner Ferrara, overtaking Skittles to become the top sugar confection on the market.
By Christopher Doering • June 9, 2025 -
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Conagra to sell seafood brands Van de Kamp’s and Mrs Paul’s for $55M
The sale, part of the food maker’s efforts to streamline its portfolio, comes three days after it divested Chef Boyardee.
By Christopher Doering • June 6, 2025 -
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Post Holdings buys rest of Ronzoni pasta maker for $880M
By purchasing the remainder of 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, the food maker is building a deeper presence in branded and private label pasta, cereal and nut butter.
By Christopher Doering • June 4, 2025 -
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Crisco owner B&G Foods sells tomato brands amid efforts to reshape portfolio
The New Jersey company has been on a selling spree in recent years to streamline its focus and reduce debt.
By Christopher Doering • May 27, 2025 -
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Kraft Heinz to explore ‘strategic transactions’ as sales decline
The ketchup and Jell-O maker did not provide details or a timetable for a decision in its announcement on Tuesday.
By Christopher Doering • May 20, 2025 -
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Johnnie Walker owner Diageo teases selloffs amid tariff impact
The spirits producer, which denied reports it will divest Guinness earlier this year, said taxes on European imports could result in a $150 million hit to profits.
By Chris Casey • May 20, 2025 -
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Chobani buys plant-based food maker Daily Harvest
The acquisition broadens the dairy giant’s reach into ready-to-make meals that include smoothies, pasta and breakfast bowls.
By Christopher Doering • May 16, 2025 -
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Tariffs are slowing ‘what was an active M&A pipeline’ for Post Holdings
The Bob Evans and Fruity Pebbles owner is instead focused on smaller deals that increase capacity and potentially open the door to enter private label.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 14, 2025
