Finances and Deals

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    Brownie Brittle owner buys meat snack maker Tillamook Country Smoker

    The acquisition by Second Nature gives it a presence in the fast-growing protein snacks space, which had been missing from its portfolio.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    Ingredion strikes deal to buy Tate & Lyle for $3.6B

    The combined company will generate nearly $10 billion in annual revenue and have a broad portfolio to address more consumer needs, such as clean label and lower sugar.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    Mergers and acquisitions

    Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.  

    By Food Dive staff
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    Sunflower power: Inside Barry Callebault’s bid to win the chocolate alternatives race

    The world’s largest chocolate supplier is partnering with Planet A Foods to scale its cocoa-free substitute ChoViva, which has received “very strong” interest from U.S. food manufacturers.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    Nestlé buys rest of ready-to-drink meals brand

    The purchase of the remaining 51% of yfood Labs comes three years after the food giant’s initial investment, and will give Nestlé a bigger presence in healthier, portable offerings.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    IFF to sell food ingredients business for $4.3B

    The transaction with CVC Capital Partners marks the latest step by IFF to improve growth and boost profitability.

    By • May 29, 2026
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    Splenda owner to buy Equal sweeteners maker

    Heartland Food Products will acquire Whole Earth Brands’ Americas business in a deal combining some of the most recognized sugar substitute brands.  

    By • May 27, 2026
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    Nutella maker Ferrero may take ‘a breather’ in large-scale M&A in the US

    After spending more than $8 billion for brands such as Keebler, Butterfinger and Rice Krispies, the sweets giant is turning its attention to innovation and boosting efficiencies.

    By • May 27, 2026
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    How the food and beverage industry is rethinking manufacturing investments

    Companies are increasingly focused on modernizing facilities as they shrink their footprints.

    By • May 26, 2026
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    The co-manufacturer’s dilemma: How MattPak learned to say yes to more business

    Ninety-eight percent uptime, no temp labor, a facility doubling in size. MattPak's automation story.

    By Brooklyn Kiosow • May 26, 2026
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    Danone exits stake in Lifeway Foods

    The dairy giant is selling off its shares in the kefir maker, ending a long and tumultuous relationship between the two companies.

    By • May 19, 2026
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    Ingredion makes $3.7B offer to buy ingredients rival Tate & Lyle

    A potential acquisition would expand Ingredion’s position in texture and mouthfeel.

    By • May 14, 2026
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    BuzzBallz owner takes stake in influencer Alix Earle’s cocktail brand Sipmargs

    The deal is Sazerac's second investment in a celebrity-backed brand in two weeks after it purchased equity in Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila.

    By • May 14, 2026
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    Ben & Jerry’s owner to offer ice cream at entertainment venues through Mini Melts partnership

    The agreement advances Magnum's out-of-home growth strategy by targeting consumers in high-traffic locations.

    By • May 13, 2026
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    Egg giant Cal-Maine diversifies business with purchase of Van’s waffles

    The acquisition will significantly boost the company's growing prepared foods segment and solidify its presence in breakfast.

    By • May 12, 2026
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    Suja Life taps into sizzling demand for health and wellness with IPO

    The cold-pressed juice pioneer raised nearly $200 million in its offering, which it plans to use to expand production and consider an acquisition, its CEO said.

    By • May 11, 2026
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    Babybel parent buys Brainiac snacks to expand better-for-you portfolio

    The acquisition comes as the GoGo squeeZ maker looks to expand its U.S. presence and become a leader in functional foods.

    By • May 6, 2026
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    Banks fail to address meat and dairy’s rising methane emissions: report

    Most banks with greenhouse gas reduction targets failed to account for methane — a powerful driver of climate change — emitted by the agricultural companies they finance, per a new report from Planet Tracker.

    By Lauren Schenkman • April 30, 2026
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    Mondelēz CEO says Iran war could further erode consumer confidence

    Dirk Van de Put said shoppers are already “very concerned” about affordability, the economy and job security.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Sazerac nabs minority stake in Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila

    The investment continues a run of dealmaking for the spirits giant as it looks to appeal to the next generation of drinkers.

    By • April 28, 2026
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    Laird Superfood buys better-for-you food maker Terrasoul for $48M

    The acquisition, funded with the help of a private equity firm, is "a significant step forward” in building a superfoods and functional nutrition giant, Laird’s CEO said.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Nestlé sells Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital

    The deal includes the brand's cafes and the majority of its CPG business, a spokesperson confirmed.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    Nerds maker Ferrara to spend $675M on new South Carolina plant

    The 750,000-square-foot facility is a “major step forward” for the company in positioning itself as a leader in candy, its CEO said.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    Mars, Ofi collaborate to cut carbon footprint of cocoa production

    The confectionery giant and ingredients supplier’s five-year project aims to employ regenerative agriculture practices and reduce emissions across their shared supply chain in Ecuador.

    By Zoya Mirza • April 22, 2026
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    No more ‘sleeping beauties’: Babybel owner quietly emerges as US healthy snacks powerhouse

    Despite strong growth with brands tailored to today’s trends, new North American CEO Peter McGuinness said the cheese snacks and fruit and veggie pouch maker needs to do more to promote its offerings.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    How Chobani’s protein push is reshaping its dairy empire

    The yogurt giant's head of commercial growth says the company could lean on innovation or M&A as it looks to expand further into dairy, noting it's still not in every category.

    By • April 15, 2026