People & Industry News

Asahi to purchase Peroni, Grolsch

February 10, 2016

Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. says it has submitted an offer to Anheuser-Busch InBev to purchase SABMiller’s Peroni, Grolsch.

US Foods to go public

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2016

Months after a merger with rival Sysco Corporation, US Foods Holding Corp. has filed a registration statement to go public.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: February 2016

February 10, 2016

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

Chobani rejects bid from PepsiCo for stake in company

Jeremy Gerrard

February 9, 2016

Greek yogurt manufacturer Chobani has rejected an offer from global beverage company PepsiCo which sought a stake in the company.

FPSA announces meat speakers for annual conference

Jeremy Gerrard

February 5, 2016

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) has announced the slate of speakers for the meat track of breakout sessions at the 2016 FPSA Annual Conference held in Bonita Springs, FL this March.

TreeHouse completes acquisition of ConAgra private brands

Jeremy Gerrard

February 2, 2016

TreeHouse Foods has completed its acquisition of ConAgra Foods’ private brands operations for $2.7 billion.

Coca-Cola invests in Nigerian snack, beverage company

Jeremy Gerrard

February 1, 2016

The Coca-Cola Company acquired a 40 percent stake in Chi Ltd, a Nigerian company that produces value-added dairy products and snacks.

Danish food packaging manufacturer to build Missouri plant

Jeremy Gerrard

January 29, 2016

Danish food packaging supplier Brodrene Hartmann will begin production in the US, announcing it will invest $30 million to build a factory in Missouri.