Mergers & Acquisitions

European private brand biscuit producer expands its reach
Biscuit International, a leader in store brand biscuits, has agreed to acquire Dan Cake Portugal, a leader in butter cookies and cakes in Portugal.
Stir Foods stirs up growing private brand sauce business on east coast
California company has acquired Lancaster Fine Foods, a private label dressings, sauce company in Pennsylvania, adding to its growth on the east coast.

Ardent Mills getting into chickpeas

The flour and ingredient company is intending to purchase the business operations of chickpea supplier Hinrichs Trading Company
Pan Pacific International Holdings moves to acquire Gelson’s

The Japanese retailer entered an agreement to acquire the California chain Gelson’s Markets in Q2 2021
Dollar General reportedly seeking Vasos’ successor

As it continues to see solid growth amid the pandemic, Dollar General could be looking for a CEO candidate to succeed current chief executive Todd Vasos
Tractor Supply acquisition adds 167 Oscheln Farm and Home stores to footprint

Tractor Supply expands in Midwest with acquisition of the 60-year-old family-run chain
Foxtrot Market closes $42M funding round, adds execs

Chicago-based Foxtrot Market has raised $42 million in Series B funding, led by Almanac Insights and Monogram Capital Partners
Digital drives Q4 sales at Ahold

A focus on e-commerce is paying off, as the company reported a 129% jump in online sales
Online children’s boutique looks to expand business, own brand

Founded by two moms four years ago, Maisonette in New York has raised additional funding, enabling it to build out the platform, expand internationally and grow its own brand, Maison Me
TreeHouse posts modest gains amid coronavirus challenges

Private label leader reported a net sales increase over 3% for the fourth quarter of 2020 and anticipates more growth to come following its pasta brands acquisition; results come on heels of an investor rumored to want the company to sell.

European private brand biscuit producer expands its reach

Stir Foods stirs up growing private brand sauce business on east coast

Ardent Mills getting into chickpeas

Pan Pacific International Holdings moves to acquire Gelson’s

Dollar General reportedly seeking Vasos’ successor

Tractor Supply acquisition adds 167 Oscheln Farm and Home stores to footprint

Foxtrot Market closes $42M funding round, adds execs

Digital drives Q4 sales at Ahold

Online children’s boutique looks to expand business, own brand

TreeHouse posts modest gains amid coronavirus challenges