Mergers & Acquisitions in Dry Processing and Bulk Solids Handling

Mergers & Acquisitions

Tracking mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures in dry processing and bulk solids handling.

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Power Crunch products

Food & Beverage

Ferrero Group Acquires Protein Snack Company Ferrero Group Acquires Protein Snack Company

The acquisition of Power Crunch further supports Ferrero's expansion in the better-for-you product category.

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Jan 24, 2025

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Food & Beverage

PepsiCo Finalizes Siete Foods Acquisition PepsiCo Finalizes Siete Foods Acquisition

byKristen Kazarian

Jan 21, 2025

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Founded in 2012, Simple Mills is a market-leading natural brand

Food & Beverage

Flower Foods to Acquire Simple Mills for $795M Flower Foods to Acquire Simple Mills for $795M

byKristen Kazarian

Jan 9, 2025

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Founded in 1917, Duke's Mayo is the is the fastest growing scaled brand in the mayo category

Food & Beverage

Private Equity Investor Acquires Duke's Mayo Parent Company Private Equity Investor Acquires Duke's Mayo Parent Company

byKristen Kazarian

Jan 8, 2025

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LECORP offers mechanical and pneumatic conveying among other services.

Centro Acquires LECORP Centro Acquires LECORP

byKristen Kazarian

Jan 3, 2025

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BASF site in Illertissen, Germany

Food & Beverage

Louis Dreyfus Co. Acquires BASF's Food & Health Ingredients Business Louis Dreyfus Co. Acquires BASF's Food & Health Ingredients Business

byKristen Kazarian

Dec 27, 2024

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POSS represents a strategic acquisition for Duravant as the company expands its investments in the protein sector.

Screening & Separation

Duravant Acquires Canadian Separator Technology Manufacturer

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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Unilever says it is looking to sharpen its Foods portfolio for long-term growth and scalability.

Food & Beverage

Unilever to Sell 2 Food Brands

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PPI is a manufacturer and packager of refrigerated and frozen potato products

Food & Beverage

Post to Acquire Potato Manufacturer

Post to Acquire Potato Processing Division of Potato Grower

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

L to R: John P. Olivo, president, Fresh Express, and Carter McEntire, new VP of Foodservice

Food & Beverage

Fresh Express Acquires Produce Processor / Wholesaler

Fresh Express Acquires Produce Processor / Wholesaler

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The two rivals will allow Quikrete to capitalize on higher demand for building materials.

Building Materials

Quikcrete Acquires Summit Materials for $11.5B

Quikcrete Acquires Summit Materials for $11.5B

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The acquisition of Harris Tea will provide vertical integration across the company's existing tea business.

Food & Beverage

TreeHouse Foods Announces Acquisition of Private Tea Company for $205M

TreeHouse Foods Announces Acquisition of Private Tea Company for $205M

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Giant Cement is a cement producer on the US East Coast

Building Materials

Heidelberg Materials to Acquire Giant Cement for $600M

Heidelberg Materials to Acquire Giant Cement for $600M

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Dips include guacamole, hummus, and more

Food & Beverage

PepsiCo to Acquire Refrigerated Dips & Spreads Brands

PepsiCo to Acquire Refrigerated Dips & Spreads Brands

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

This is the largest acquisition in the company's history

ANSA Chemicals Acquires BleachTech for $327M

ANSA Chemicals Acquires BleachTech for $327M

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Whitebridge Pet Brands North America manufacturers many brands

Food & Beverage

General Mills to Acquire Pet Food & Treat Brand in $1.45B Deal

General Mills to Acquire Pet Food & Treat Brand in $1.45B Deal

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Hershey also owns Jolly Rancher and Twizzler

Food & Beverage

Hershey Acquires Sour Strips Candy Brand

Hershey Acquires Sour Strips Candy Brand

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Food & Beverage

Molson Coors Acquires ZOA Energy Drink Brand

Molson Coors Acquires ZOA Energy Drink Brand

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Fortifi's Frontmatec team is handling the transition and integration.

Food & Beverage

Fortifi Acquires German Protein Processing Company

Fortifi Acquires German Protein Processing Company

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The acquired brands will complement the PureBites portfolio.

Food & Beverage

Pure Treats Pet Food Acquires Freeze-Dried Pet Food Manufacturer

Pure Treats Pet Food Acquires Freeze-Dried Pet Food Manufacturer

The acquisition will offer dry and wet handling/mixing services

Material Handling & Transport

HaF Equipment Acquires Semi-Bulk System

HaF Equipment Acquires Semi-Bulk System

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The new company will focus on nutritional and healthy products

Food & Beverage

Hormel Sells Health Foods Business

Hormel Sells Health Foods Business

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Ghost will align with KDP's other energy drink brands.

Food & Beverage

Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire Ghost for $1B

Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire Ghost for $1B

Smucker will focus on continued progress on the integration of Hostess Brands.

Food & Beverage

J.M. Smucker to Sell Cookie Brand for $305M

J.M. Smucker to Sell Cookie Brand for $305M

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The snack company has been in business for 10 years

Food & Beverage

PepsiCo to Purchase Mexican-American Snack Company for $1.2B

PepsiCo to Purchase Mexican-American Snack Company for $1.2B

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Zemba Materialsprovides a closed-loop solution for construction materials

Building Materials

The Zemba Companies Acquires Geiger Materials

The Zemba Companies Acquires Geiger Materials

The energy drink line will launch end of year

Food & Beverage

Keurig Dr Pepper & Black Rifle Coffee Make Energy Drink Deal

Keurig Dr Pepper & Black Rifle Coffee Make Energy Drink Deal

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

SolidEx is known for its spin loader technology

Material Handling & Transport

Vortex Acquires SolidEx

Vortex Acquires SolidEx

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Food & Beverage

Hain Celestial Sells Snack Brand to Our Home

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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Food & Beverage

Conagra Completes Divesture of Agro Tech Foods Ltd

Conagra Completes Divesture of Agro Tech Foods Ltd

byKevin Cronin, Editor-in-Chief

The CPG giant purchased it in 2018

Food & Beverage

Campbell Soup Co. Divests Pop Secret Brand

Campbell Soup Co. Divests Pop Secret Brand

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

T-TEK is an end-of-line packaging company that will add to Duravant's packaging portfolio.

Packaging Systems

Duravant Acquires End-of-Line Packaging Company T-Tek

Duravant Acquires End-of-Line Packaging Company T-Tek

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

LYB aims to increase the recycling of hard-to-recycle flexible plastic waste materials.

LyondellBasell to Acquire APK AG Recycling Technology

LyondellBasell to Acquire APK AG Recycling Technology

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

The acquisition adds drug filling and finishing services

Pharma & Medical Products

Bora Pharmaceuticals Acquires Emergent BioSolutions' Sterile Facility

Bora Pharmaceuticals Acquires Emergent BioSolutions' Sterile Facility

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Kellanova brands complement the Mars portfolio

Food & Beverage

Official: Mars to Acquire Kellanova for $35.9B

Official: Mars to Acquire Kellanova for $35.9B

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

Smithfield closed its Altoona, IA plant earlier this month

Food & Beverage

Smithfield Foods Completes Acquisition of Cargill Plant

Smithfield Foods Completes Acquisition of Cargill Plant

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor