J.M. Smucker confirms deal to buy Hostess Brands for $5.6bn
The Smucker’s jam and Meow Mix cat-food owner said acquiring Hostess is “a compelling expansion of our family of brands”.
11 September 2023
11 September 2023
The Smucker’s jam and Meow Mix cat-food owner said acquiring Hostess is “a compelling expansion of our family of brands”.
The US grocery retail giants are hoping their plans will help them secure regulatory approval for their controversial merger.
The company has been added to the government's list of ineligible and suspended suppliers.
Centromarca, Federalimentare, IBC and the Italian Food Union have come up with a multi-pronged plan.
Prices have reportedly dropped by almost 10% since the original measure was introduced in April.
Switzerland-based IDAK also owns the food companies Kadi and Margherita.
Cibus Capital has sold the business to fellow investor Fiera Comox.
The added capacity comes at “just the right time” for Heartisan, with the manufacturer running production “at full steam”.
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