Ardian has divested its stake in Germany-based food company frostkrone for an undisclosed sum to Emeram Capital Partners. frostkrone, which was established in 1997, manufactures frozen finger food and snack products in Europe. The ...
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Amplify Snack Brands announced it has strengthened the Company’s executive leadership team by appointing Mike DeGrace as senior vice president of sales for North American region. Mr. DeGrace joins Amplify with over 30 years of ...
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Frozen poultry products manufacturer Maxi Canada has been acquired by Altamont Capital Partners, a San Francisco Bay Area based private investment firm, for an undisclosed price. Maxi Canada, which is based in St-Lin-Laurentides, Quebec, ...
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Upper Street Marketing's new subsidiary Ennoble Beverages has secured exclusive sales and distribution rights to the fast-growing Frank's RedHot Beverage portfolio. Securing exclusive rights to this portfolio, which currently includes ...
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Dairy giant Fonterra has announced to invest $240m to build a new mozzarella plant at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury, New Zealand. The expansion is expected to double the co-operative’s capacity to produce its individually ...
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Royal Dutch Shell Chief Executive Officer Peter Voser commented: “Our second quarter 2011 earnings were higher than year-ago levels, driven by increased energy prices and Shell’s operating performance. Shell reinvests its ...
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Shell’s three-year strategic plan, outlined in 2010, is building the foundations for profitable growth for shareholders in the future. We are improving near-term competitive performance, and delivering a new wave of production growth. ...
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First quarter 2012 results webcastsRoyal Dutch Shell Chief Executive Officer Peter Voser commented: “We are making good progress against our targets to deliver a more competitive performance. Our profits pay for Shell’s ...
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South African food company Pioneer Foods has announced that it would buy a 49.89% stake in major FMCG manufacturer Weetabix East Africa for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is expected to establish a strategic beachhead for Pioneer ...
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US-based private-equity firm Graham Partners has acquired freeze-dried food provider Mercer Foods. However, the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1980, Mercer Foods is a major producer of natural and organic ...
Detroit-based auto-parts maker American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) has agreed to acquire Metaldyne Performance Group (MPG) in a transaction worth about $3.3bn. MPG provides lightweight components for use in powertrain and suspension ...
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US-based specialty hydrocolloids producer CP Kelco has expanded its Dubai office, including a new laboratory for food and beverage applications. The expansion is aimed at providing technical capabilities and customer service throughout ...
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Nissan Motor has acquired a 34% equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) and became its largest shareholder. MMC will also become part of the global Alliance with Nissan and Renault. With the addition of MMC, the Alliance will be in the ...
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Polaris Industries has entered into an agreement to acquire Transamerican Auto Parts (TAP), a manufacturer of off-road Jeep and truck accessories, for $665m. After adjusting for the $115m estimated net present value of future tax ...
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Belgium-based in-mold labeling manufacturer Verstraete IML is planning to open a new production site in Clarksville, Tennessee, US in a bid to boost its business. Featuring multiple printing presses and finishing lines, the new site is ...