Weston Foods attracts “broad group” of suitors
Parent company George Weston Ltd. says there is interest in the Canada-based baker from “financial and strategic” parties.
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Italy’s Gruppo Morato eyes Spanish expansion after factory purchase
The deal is part of its plan for expansion in Europe, the company said.
Italian baker Gruppo Morato buys local peer Ro.Mar
Ro.Mar is one of the first companies in Italy to manufacture sourdough bread.
South Africa’s RCL Foods names new CEO
The owner of Rainbow chicken and Supreme flour has promoted an executive to the hot...
Nature One snaps up Nepean River in all-Australian dairy deal
Nature One Dairy founder and CEO Nick Dimopoulos said the deal will strengthen its position...
US-based Louisiana Fish Fry acquired by PE firm MidOcean Partners
The Baton Rouge business was acquired from an affiliate of another US investment group, Peak Rock Capital.
Beyond Meat boss Ethan Brown calls for tax on eating meat
In an interview with the BBC, the founder of Beyond Meat stopped short of calling for a tax on meat.
Universal Robina Corp. exits Oceania with sale to Intersnack
The deal comes after two acquisitions in seven years in New Zealand and Australia by the Philippines-based Universal Robina Corp.
UK conglomerate Camellia takes majority stake in local apple supplier Bardsley England
Camellia said the investment would ensure Bardsley can invest further in developing its packing operations and in extending its orchards.
Euralis, Maisadour in talks over future of duck assets
The France-based manufacturers are weighing up the future of their duck-meat businesses.
Investor-backed venture Gourmet Italian Food buys snack maker Fabian
The Luise family will retain a minority holding in Fabian.
