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Bazooka Candy Brands Sold for $700 Million

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner and Madison Dearborn Partners have sold the company to Apax Partners, a private equity firm.

August 17, 2023

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Haribo Opens First North American Factory

Located in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., the state-of-the-art facility will produce Haribo Goldbears to meet growing American consumer demand.

July 27, 2023

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Unilever Set to Buy Yasso

Yasso’s products meet consumer demand for on-the-go, healthier, indulgent frozen snacks, complementing Unilever’s portfolio of premium ice cream brands.

June 17, 2023

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Mars Team Develops Innovative Warehouse Management System

Developed and implemented in less than one year, the first-of-its-kind technology will drive efficiencies and save millions of dollars.

May 25, 2023

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Mondelēz International Opens $50M Global R&D Innovation Center

The state-of-the-art New Jersey facility will support product, process, and packaging development for the company’s consumer-favorite snacks.

May 12, 2023

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Mondelēz International Names Deepak Iyer as EVP & President, AMEA

Effective June 5, Iyer will assume leadership of the company’s Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa business.

May 5, 2023

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Soft Drinks Lead Food and Beverage Category in Packaging Volume

Soft drinks are by far the most popular package type in the food and beverage category, but some smaller categories may see volume gains in the near future.

April 7, 2023

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Kerry to Sell Sweet Ingredients Portfolio for Over $500 Million

Advent International’s portfolio company, IRCA, is the potential new owner.

January 13, 2023

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Morinaga America Promotes Current CEO & President

Teruhiro Kawabe has been chosen to serve as chief representative for the U.S and president/CEO of MAI.

January 12, 2023

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Mondelēz Selling Part of Gum Business for $1.35 Billion

Perfetti Van Melle will be the new owner of Mondelēz’ developed-market gum business in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

December 21, 2022

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Ferrero Buying Blue Bunny Maker

The acquisition of Wells Enterprises marks the latest step in Ferrero’s growth in the worldwide ice cream sector.

December 12, 2022

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Barry Callebaut Breaks Ground on New Chocolate Factory

The new manufacturing facility, the company’s third in India, is tied to the country’s rapidly developing demand for high-quality chocolate.

November 30, 2022

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Nestlé to Invest Almost $2 Billion on Projects in Saudi Arabia

The investments will contribute to food security and the development of local businesses, fuel local innovation, and create jobs for youth and professionals in the country.

November 29, 2022