Schenck Process FPM transitions name to Coperion The brand's legal change to Coperion to be completed by August 1. Liz Parker Kuhn May 7, 2024 Following its September 2023 acquisition by Hillenbrand, Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials transitions its name and brand to Coperion. Read More
Forward Consumer Partners snaps up Firehook Bakery Firehook was founded in 1992 in Alexandria, VA as a neighborhood bakery. Liz Parker Kuhn May 3, 2024 Concurrent with the closing, Firehook also expanded its executive team, adding a new CEO, chief growth officer, and CMO.Read More
Subway wraps company sale to Roark The sandwich chain was sold to the private equity firm for an undisclosed amount. Jenni Spinner May 1, 2024 The sandwich chain was sold to the private equity firm for an undisclosed amount.Read More
Woodland Foods acquires Idan Foods The brand aims to pair Idan's breading capabilities with its culinary team and flavor profile development capabilities. Liz Parker Kuhn April 25, 2024 Woodland Foods brand will add breading, batter, and coating systems capabilities to its solutions portfolio.Read More
Grote Company acquires conveyor manufacturer ProFab The Arkansas-based company will run as a Grote brand with standalone operations. Jenni Spinner April 24, 2024 The Arkansas-based company will run as a Grote brand with standalone operations.Read More
Glanbia plc to acquire Flavor Producers LLC The acquisition will increase Glanbia's flavor innovation, manufacturing, and North America reach and footprint. Liz Parker Kuhn April 23, 2024 Glanbia will operate Flavor Producers within its Glanbia Nutritionals business, complementing the company’s existing flavors capabilities.Read More
Fortifi acquires protein processing company Nothum All Nothum employees will join Fortifi’s broad-based ownership program. Liz Parker Kuhn April 18, 2024 Nothum Food Processing Systems is a designer and manufacturer of batter, tempura, breading, and frying lines primarily for protein processing.Read More
pladis adds Godiva to its $3.2 billion portfolio of brands The move will expand the 180-year-old start-up's portfolio of snacking brands. Liz Parker Kuhn April 10, 2024 Steve Lesnard joins pladis as president of Godiva, bringing an expertise in premium brands and retail to the business.Read More
Hain Celestial sells Thinsters brand to J&J Snack Foods The better-for-you line of cookies is made without corn syrup or peanuts. Jenni Spinner April 9, 2024 The better-for-you line of cookies is made without corn syrup or peanuts.Read More
Vandemoortele acquires a majority stake in Banneton Bakery The acquired company specializes in the manufacture of freezer-to-over croissants. Jenni Spinner April 3, 2024 The acquired company specializes in the manufacture of freezer-to-over croissants.Read More