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Articles Tagged with ''acquisitions''

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Topps to become public company under special purpose acquisition

Madison Dearborn Partners to sell majority of its ownership position.
April 7, 2021
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The Topps Company, Inc., parent company of Bazooka Candy Brands, and Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II, a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, have announced plans that will result in Topps becoming a public company.


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Mondelēz to acquire majority interest in UK performance nutrition brand

Grenade offers high-protein bars, shakes, cookies.
March 22, 2021
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Mondelēz International will acquire a significant majority interest in Grenade, a UK performance nutrition pioneer in the fast-growing high-protein bar segment.


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American Licorice acquires Torie & Howard brand

Torie Burke to join American Licorice team to continue brand growth.
February 2, 2021
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Torie & Howard was co-founded by Torie Burke and Howard Slatkin in 2012 with a pledge to produce health-friendly and socially conscious treats.


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Valeo Foods acquires German marzipan maker Schluckwerder Group

Irish company makes 18th acquisition, first in Germany.
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Alyse Thompson
January 13, 2021
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Dublin-based Valeo Foods is acquiring Schluckwerder Group, maker of Lübeck marzipan, from German investment firm Novum Capital.


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Mondelēz International acquires chocolate maker Hu

Company made a minority investment in Hu in April 2019.
January 5, 2021
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Mondelēz International made an initial minority investment in Hu in April 2019 through SnackFutures, its innovation and venture hub dedicated to unlocking emerging snacking opportunities.


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FONA

McCormick acquires FONA International for $710M

Acquisition to strengthen McCormick’s capabilities, expand its technology platform.
January 4, 2021
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McCormick & Company Inc. has purchased all shares of FONA International, manufacturer of clean and natural flavors for the food, beverage and nutritional markets.


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Wholesome Sweeteners

Whole Earth Brands to acquire Wholesome Sweeteners

With an initial purchase price of $180M, the transaction is set to close in 2021.
December 21, 2020
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The transaction, expected to close in the first quarter of 2021, has been unanimously approved by Whole Earth Brands’ and Wholesome’s Boards of Directors.


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NC Custom ACE USA

NC Custom acquires apparel, hard good supplier ACE USA

Acquisition will allow NC Custom to support promotional, travel and leisure business.
December 16, 2020
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NC Custom, the parent company of Amusemints and subsidiary of Nassau Candy, has acquired the continental U.S. business of ACE USA.


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Bit-O-Honey

Spangler acquires Bit-O-Honey brand

Bit-O-Honey set to ship from Bryan, Ohio starting Jan. 1.
November 24, 2020
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Dum Dum maker Spangler Candy Co. has acquired the Bit-O-Honey brand from Pearson’s Candy Co.


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Mars acquires KIND North America

Mars took a minority stake in KIND in November 2017.
November 18, 2020
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Mars, Incorporated will fully acquire KIND North America, three years after Mars took a minority stake in the snacking company.


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