Norwegian food group Rieber & Søn has snapped up United Pancakes, a company that manufactures batter for pancakes and waffles.

The deal, struck for an undisclosed sum, will see Rieber & Søn acquire Pancakes&friends, a brand recently launched in Norway and Sweden. The deal is expected to be completed next month.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

“UP possesses a unique process and  recipe technology, while Rieber & Søn has resources for flavoring, sales and branding,” Rieber & Søn said today (18 April).

The company added the acquisition was part of plans to expand in the baking category.

“Rieber & Søn will with this acquisition be able to take an early position within chilled and liquid batters, and to develop this category for the benefit of trade and consumers. Our expertise in product development and flavoring gives us the best position to drive growth in this forward-looking category. The acquisition is in line with the group’s increased focus on baking-related products, which is a growth area in the market.”

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact