Foodservice strategy
French group Le Duff snaps up pastries supplier Lecoq Cuisine
France-based restaurant group Le Duff has acquired speciality pastry maker Lecoq Cuisine through its Bridor bakery subsidiary. New York-headquartered Lecoq…
Monogram Foods receives investor backing to pursue further M&A
US-based co-manufacturer and private-label supplier Monogram Foods has received backing from two investor firms. Memphis-based Monogram Foods has sold a…
Orkla dishes up more M&A with move for pizza chain New York Pizza
Orkla has bought a majority stake in Dutch pizza chain New York Pizza, expanding the Nordic consumer-goods group’s business as…
Can dark kitchens deliver for food manufacturers?
Dark kitchens existed before the emergence of Covid-19 but, like most trends with a digital bent, the pandemic has turbocharged…
Kraft Heinz to buy Turkey sauces firm Assan Foods
Kraft Heinz has acquired Assan Foods, a Turkey-based condiments supplier that has been one of the US giant’s co-manufacturers. Assan…
Airline caterer SATS takes controlling interest in Thailand’s Food City Co.
SATS in Singapore, a foodservice caterer to the airline industry, plans to take a majority interest in Thailand’s Food City…
US manufacturer Monogram Food Solutions to add to production
US manufacturer Monogram Food Solutions is investing in its production footprint through a new site in the east of the country.…
France’s Fleury Michon in talks to sell Canada subsidiary
France-based food manufacturer Fleury Michon is in talks over the potential sale of its subsidiary in Canada. In a stock-exchange…
Haystack Mountain Creamery bought by PE firm The Stage Fund
Haystack Mountain Creamery, a US-based cow and goat's cheese producer, has been bought by private-equity firm The Stage Fund for…
Fresh produce supplier Greenfood Group to build new plant in Sweden
Investor-backed Greenfood Group in Sweden, a manufacturer of fresh fruit and vegetables, sandwiches and wraps, is building a new production facility…