US food majors and their investment vehicles

Tyson Foods fund to invest in “breakthrough” businesses

Tyson Foods has become the latest US food company to set up an investment fund with the establishment of a…

Danone eyes stake in Michel et Augustin through new investment fund

French dairy giant Danone has confirmed it is in "exclusive negotiations" to acquire a minority interest in premium biscuit-to-dessert maker…

Kellogg’s 1894 fund to invest in “next-generation innovation”

Kellogg is establishing an investment vehicle, Eighteen94 Capital, that will make "minority investments" in companies pioneering "next generation innovation" in…

Hain Celestial to sell “non-core” brands, sets up venture unit

Hain Celestial said today (4 May) it plans to sell off brands that "no longer fit into its core strategy",…

301 Inc’s John Haugen on why multinationals are eyeing start-up investment opportunities – audio

Last month, Campbell Soup Co. announced plans to launch an investment vehicle that will support the development of high-growth start-up food companies.…

Campbell Soup Co. to invest in start-ups – CAGNY

Campbell Soup Co. has detailed plans to launch an investment vehicle that will support the development of high-growth start-up food companies. …