Big Food’s stake in the future – in-house venture-capital funds
A guide to some of the in-house, corporate-venture arms operated by the world's major packaged-food companies.
Orkla
Orkla expands pizza chain portfolio with acquisition of Germany’s Stückwerk
The deal was done through New York Pizza, the Dutch pizza chain in which Orkla acquired a majority share in June.
Orkla adds Switzerland’s Hans Kaspar to ingredients portfolio
Orkla has been active in acquisitions in the ingredients space of late.
Orkla dishes up more M&A with move for pizza chain New York Pizza
The Nordic FMCG group has added to its foodservice business, investing in the Dutch pizza chain.
Orkla takes full control of Iceland confectioner Noi-Sirius
Orkla has instigated yet another deal with the full takeover of Iceland's largest confectionery producer...
Orkla acquires UK firms Cake Decor, For All Baking
Norway-based food firm Orkla has extended this year's acquisition spree with two deals in the UK – Cake Décor and For All Baking. The transactions are being conducted by Orkla's…
Orkla solidifies plant-based ambitions with new alt-protein business
Orkla has solidified its ambitions in plant-based foods by setting up an alternative-protein business, while the Norway-based firm also signalled its readiness to make acquisitions in the category. The Oslo-headquartered company - home…
Two deals in two days as Orkla snaps up Poland’s Ambasador92
Norway-based food group Orkla has continued its acquisition spree by buying Polish sales and distribution company Ambasador92. The deal comes just a day after Orkla announced its purchase of Finnish…
Orkla acquires Finnish foodservice supplier Fort Deli
Norway-based food group Orkla has announced its acquisition of Finnish foodservice business Seagood Oy Fort Deli for an undisclosed sum. Orkla has bought 80% of the shares of Fort Deli. Henrik…
Orkla buys up rest of local sports nutrition firm Proteinfabrikken
Norway-based food group Orkla has taken full control of local sports nutrition business Proteinfabrikken. Oslo-headquartered Orkla has held a 16.7% stake in Proteinfabrikken since 2014 but has now acquired the…
2020 – The year in food industry M&A
As this year has been dominated by Covid-19, it is impossible to examine M&A activity in the global food industry without doing so through the prism of the virus. For…
