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Glanbia acquires thinkThin for $217M

Acquisition will help expand Glanbia's presence in the bar category.

November 18, 2015

With its existing products, thinkThin will increase Glanbia Performance Nutrition's presence in the bar category and provide exposure to the expanding nutrition bar segment.

Snyder’s-Lance to acquire Diamond Foods

Acquisition to expand Snyder’s-Lance’s footprint in snacking.

Abigail Watt

October 28, 2015

In a combination of two snack companies with major brands, Snyder's-Lance has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Diamond Foods.

Walgreens acquires Rite Aid for $17.2B

Acquisition will further Walgreens' commitment to accessible, affordable healthcare.

Abigail Watt

October 28, 2015

Walgreens Boots Alliance has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Rite Aid.

Mars acquires Mexican manufacturer Grupo Turin

Acquisition will expand operations in Mexico.

Abigail Watt

October 1, 2015

Mars Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Grupo Turin, a Mexican manufacturer of high-quality chocolates founded in 1928.

Hawaiian Host finalizes Mauna Loa acquisition

Mauna Loa acquired from The Hershey Co., now an official subsidiary.

Abigail Watt

March 3, 2015

Mauna Loa joins Hawaiian Host as an official subsidiary, and together they will have more than 300 employees in Hawaii.

Mondelez enters 'free-from' market with Enjoy Life Foods acquisition

Allergy-friendly brand part of a $12 billion and growing segment.

Abigail Watt

February 17, 2015

Mondelez Int’l is acquiring Enjoy Life Foods, a private U.S. snacking company that focuses on creating "free-from" snacks.

Lindt sees significant growth worldwide

Russell Stover acquisition helped company reach 3.39 billion Swiss francs in sales.

Crystal Lindell

January 14, 2015

It looks like Lindt’s and Sprüngli’s decision to buy Russell Stover Candies back in September 2014 is working out for the chocolate maker.

Mrs. Fields Confections acquires Maxfield Candy assets

Maxfield Candy and Nutty Guys brands become part of Mrs. Fields’ growing portfolio.

Abigail Watt

January 7, 2015

Mrs. Fields Confections, a subsidiary of Famous Brands Int’l, is acquiring almost all assets of Maxfield Candy Co., including its top brands, Maxfield Candy and Nutty Guys.