News on Mergers and Acquisitions

Lamb Weston has entered into an agreement to purchase Ready Meals Pty Ltd, a frozen potato processor in Australia. (Courtesy: Rawpixel | Pixabay)
June 24, 2019
Lamb Weston Signs Agreement to Acquire Australian Frozen Potato Processor Ready Meals Pty Ltd
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ready Meals Pty Ltd (Ready Meals), a frozen potato processor in Australia.
With a presence in China dating back to 1995, Carrefour China operates a network of 210 hypermarkets and 24 convenience stores.
June 24, 2019
Leading Food Retailer Carrefour Group sells Carrefour China to Suning.com
On of the largest food retailers in the world, the Carrefour Group, announced today the signing of an agreement to sell an 80% equity interest in Carrefour China to Chinese Group Suning.com.
Kettle Chips has opened a new £2.7m potato intake building. (Courtesy: Ella Wilkinson)
June 19, 2019
Kettle Foods deepens its Norfolk roots with £2.7m potato processing investment
A well-known Norwich crisps brand has embedded its roots in Norfolk for decades to come by investing £2.7m in a new potato processing building - unlocking the factory's future growth potential.
FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Total Solutions Limited , a leading fabricator of food processing equipment and conveyor systems in Auckland, New Zealand.
June 05, 2019
FPS Food Process Solutions acquires New Zealand Processing Equipment manufacturer Total Solutions
FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Total Solutions Limited, a leading fabricator of food processing equipment and conveyor systems in Auckland, New Zealand.
MountainKing Acquires Colorado Packing Facility Focused on Smaller-Sized Potatoes
June 03, 2019
MountainKing acquires Colorado packing facility focused on smaller-sized potatoes
In response to the explosive growth and demand for smaller-sized potatoes in smaller-sized bags.
Potato Chip manufacturer Kettle Chips could be sold after US food giant owner Campbell hired advisers to assess the future of the snack brand (Courtesy: Steve Parsons / Press Association)
May 20, 2019
Kettle Chips owner Campbell Soup eyes sale of the UK branch of this premium snack maker
Premium Potato chip maker Kettle Chips could be sold after its US owner Campbell hired advisers to assess the future of the snack brand.
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Massimo Cristiani (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)
May 17, 2019
Italian potato consortium increasingly working together
The Emilia Romagna potato segment is finally working as a system as Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità l'Op regionale Agripat and Consorzio Patata di Bologna Dop organised a collective stand at Macfrut.
Two examples of the pre-formed frozen potato products offered by the Brazilian potato processor Sérya
May 04, 2019
McCain Foods increases its stake in Brazilian potato specialty manufacturer Sérya
McCain Foods announces the acquisition of 70% of Sérya , a Brazilian food company operating in the pre-formed potato specialty market.
Ore-Ida made its name as processor of frozen potato products by the invention of the tater-tot in 1953
April 24, 2019
Kraft-Heinz said to consider sale of Ore-Ida frozen potato business
According to reporting by CNBC, Kraft Heinz is considering the sale of its Ore-Ida potato brand in order to pay down its debt
Linda and Brian Reis (the grandson of the original owners) have managed and grown the company since 2006.
April 16, 2019
Ballreich's potato chip company gets new owners
Late last week, Ballreich Bros. Inc. announced that it had been sold to Ballreich Snack Food Company, a newer investor group formed by northwest Ohio business professionals who want to keep the company thriving.
Western Polymer primarily supplies cationic starch to the paper industry and manufactures native and modified potato starch for food applications
March 03, 2019
Ingredion acquires potato starch manufacturer Western Polymer
Ingredient supplier Ingredion Incorporated has acquired the operations of Western Polymer, a company focused on the production of native and modified potato starches for food and industrial applications
Rite Stuff Foods offers naked and filled potatoes in flavours such as triple cheese, sour cream and chives, broccoli and cheese, sour cream and chives.
February 22, 2019
Rapidly expanding Finger Food manufacturer Frostkrone acquires Rite Stuff Foods
European Frozen Finger Food manufacturer Frostkrone Group announced earlier this month it had completed the acquisition of the Idaho based company Rite Stuff Foods Inc., a manufacturer specialised in the production of potato snacks.
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February 15, 2019
Kellogg Company may acquire a stake in Indian snack maker Haldiram's
Kellogg's, the world's second-largest snack foods company, is exploring options to acquire a stake in India's snack manufacturer Haldiram's. This could be one of the biggest deals involving an Indian consumer brand.
Both Food Processing Solutions (FPS) and Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP) are suppliers of processing equipment to the potato processing industry and work using high hygienic standards (Courtesy: FPS Solutions)
February 11, 2019
FPS Food Process Solutions to Acquire Charlottetown Metal Products
Food Processing Solutions (FPS) is in the process of acquiring majority control of the Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP), subject to local government approval. Both companies supply processing equipment to the potato processing industry.
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The Good Crisp Company receives investments to Fuel Expansion
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SiccaDania acquires NivobaHovex
January 15, 2019
SiccaDania acquires NivobaHovex
Manufacturer of equipment for the (potato) starch industry SiccaDania has acquired NivobaHovex, also a specialist in starch processing. By combining the resources within the SiccaDania group, they will strive to become the world leader in advanced starch and co-products systems.
A box storage system for potatoes installed by Farm Electronics at B & C Farming Ltd (Courtesy: Farm Electronics / Facebook)
January 04, 2019
Tolsma-Grisnich takes full ownership of Farm Electronics, its UK Potato Storage Systems subsidiary
The Tolsma-Grisnich Group, specialized in potato storage and potato handling, will take full ownership of its UK subsidiary Farm Electronics, effective from 1 January 2019.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Marvel Packers Pty Ltd , a frozen potato processor in Australia. Marvel Packers Pty Ltd, operates frozen potato processing and storage facilities (for frozen product) in Hallam, Victoria.
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December 21, 2018
Lamb Weston acquires Australian Potato Processor Marvel Packers
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Marvel Packers Pty Ltd , a frozen potato processor in Australia. Marvel operates frozen potato processing and storage facilities (for frozen product) in Hallam, Victoria.

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