Just as auto racing has followers around the world, tortillas are getting the green light from consumers of all ethnicities for their versatility, convenience, healthy ingredients and gluten-free options.
B&G Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Robert’s American Gourmet Food, LLC, which does business as Pirate Brands, from VMG Partners, Driven Capital Management, founder Robert Ehrlich and certain other entities and individuals for approximately $195 million in cash.
Mary’s Gone Crackers, which makes a line of gluten-free, organic and nonGMO snacks, says it was purchased by Kameda USA Inc., a subsidiary of Japan’s largest manufacturer of rice crackers. Kameda takes a majority stake in Mary’s Gone Crackers, acquiring more than 70% of the company.
Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery, Boulder, Colo., is offering weekly giveaways and a $1,000 reward to fans who help in the search for “Soft & Fluffy” gluten-free bread.