Finances and Deals: Page 25

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    Tyson to acquire Williams Sausage Company

    The meat giant’s purchase of the sausage and bacon processor, for an undisclosed sum, comes after a period of M&A inactivity in the meat sector. 

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
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    Soylent acquired by Starco Brands

    The price paid for the plant-based nutritional beverage and snack brand was not disclosed by either company.

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
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    Elo Life Systems raises $24.5M for molecular farmed monk fruit sweeteners

    The food tech company, spun out of Precision BioSciences in 2021, also is working with Dole on a disease-resistant banana.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    Activist investor Third Point takes $240M stake in IFF

    While many details surrounding the deal remain unknown, Daniel Loeb’s firm has a history of getting involved with food companies and agitating for change.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    Coca-Cola struggles to integrate $5.6B purchase of BodyArmor

    The purchase of the sports drink, the largest in the company’s history, led to more “disruption in the short-term” than expected, CEO James Quincey said, but he remains optimistic about the brand’s future.

    By • Feb. 15, 2023
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    Food inflation to remain volatile despite recent improvements, trade group says

    While prices in January increased 11.3% compared to the same month a year earlier, the annual rate was the lowest since April, according to the government — a sign the surge in grocery costs could be moderating.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
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    Opinion

    Why brands need to pay attention to this year’s ‘Snack Bowl’

    Brands are starting to place a heavier focus off the big screen and onto social media platforms, writes Joe Charnitski, director of customer experience management best practices at Sprinklr.

    By Joe Charnitski • Feb. 14, 2023
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    TreeHouse Foods looking to M&A to improve manufacturing capacity

    While demand has increased for private label items, the company has not been able to fully capitalize on it because of pervasive supply chain issues.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
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    Tofurky bought by Morinaga Nutritional Foods for undisclosed amount

    The plant-based meat pioneer has worked with the division of the Japanese dairy giant for 17 years, and the acquisition will help strengthen its supply chain and bolster future expansions.

    By • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Kellogg will not split off its plant-based brands

    The CPG giant — which saw sales increase 12% in its last quarter — is holding on to MorningStar Farms and only breaking off its cereal brands, CEO Steve Cahillane said on the earnings call.

    By • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Post enters pet food category through $1.2B deal with J.M. Smucker

    The deal, which includes Rachael Ray Nutrish and Kibbles ‘n Bits, gives the Pebbles cereal and Peter Pan peanut butter producer a prominent presence in a category dominated by Mars, Nestlé and General Mills.

    By • Feb. 9, 2023
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    Rebellyous Foods raises $9.5M to build its plant-based chicken tech

    The Seattle company is working toward deploying a custom manufacturing facility, which founder and CEO Christie Lagally said will allow the brand to undercut meat prices.

    By • Feb. 6, 2023
  • A bottle of D'Usse cognac sits on an old wooden bar next to a gold-rimmed old fashioned glass and cocktail glass, both which have the gold D'Usse cross. A small white box is next to the bottle.
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    Bacardi buys majority of Jay-Z’s cognac brand, ending legal battle

    The entertainer and businessman created D’Ussé with the alcohol maker, but filed a series of lawsuits challenging the company’s valuation of his share.

    By • Feb. 6, 2023
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    Courtesy of Michroma
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    Michroma raises $6.4M to speed commercialization of natural red food color

    The company, which ferments bioengineered fungi to produce a pigment, received funds from General Mills-backed Supply Change Capital, Dr. Oetker and CJ CheilJedang.

    By • Feb. 2, 2023
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    Dole selling its fresh vegetables division for $293M to Chiquita subsidiary

    The fresh produce giant said proceeds from the sale of the division, which generated revenue of $1.28 billion in 2021, will be used primarily to pay down debt.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    How FDA stopped the momentum for CBD in food and drink

    Several companies bought big into the once-promising segment, but the government’s decision not to permit the ingredient in food and beverages has left producers unwilling to invest further.

    By • Jan. 31, 2023
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    Danone exploring options, including a sale, for US organic dairy business

    The review includes the Horizon Organic and Wallaby brands, which represent 3% of the company’s global revenues and have been a drag on growth and margins.

    By • Jan. 30, 2023
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    Former Kind execs launch incubation and investment firm Camino Partners

    The entity represents a new name and mission for Daniel Lubetzky’s Equilibra Partners Management, with a goal of helping startups on their journey.

    By • Jan. 24, 2023
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    No Meat Factory raises $42M to expand plant-based protein manufacturing

    The Canada-based company makes branded alternative protein items for other companies, and seeks to offer its services globally.

    By • Jan. 13, 2023
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    Kerry negotiating 500M euro sale of sweet ingredients business

    The divestment would free the company up to expand in higher-growth areas, and would help potential buyer IRCA become a global leader in components for the segment.

    By • Jan. 12, 2023
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    From cloud to bottle: Richard’s Rainwater turns to raindrops for a sustainable beverage

    The company forecasts sales to top $10 million in 2023, and has benefited from growing demand for earth-friendly products and recent water quality concerns.

    By • Jan. 12, 2023
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    Tyson adds 150 more jobs to Illinois plant expansion

    The company broke ground on the $180 million addition to its plant — which will now add 400 new positions — in August.

    By • Jan. 11, 2023
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    Sovos Brands sells Birch Benders to Hungry Jack pancake owner

    The divestiture to Hometown Food for an undisclosed amount will better position the company for growth by allowing it to focus on other premium brands, including Rao’s and Noosa.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    Reese’s enters the frozen aisle through Hershey and Unilever partnership

    The collaboration between the longtime business allies allows the peanut butter and chocolate candy to expand its presence in stores, and brings a distinctive offering in ice cream treats.

    By • Jan. 6, 2023
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    Benson Hill sells Fresh division for $21M to concentrate on ingredients

    Agribusiness company IMG Enterprises closed on its Florida facility, real estate, and packhouse at the end of 2022 and will complete the transaction through a stock purchase this year.

    By • Jan. 6, 2023