PPC partners PPC Partners acquired C.H. Guenther & Son Inc., a producer of branded and private-label food products for foodservice, quick-serve restaurants, club and retail customers around the globe.
The J.M. Smucker Company The J.M. Smucker Company acquired Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, LLC in a transaction valued at approximately $1.7 billion, after an estimated tax benefit of $200 million. Smucker also says it will explore strategic options for its US baking business, including a potential sale.