Items Tagged with 'mergers and acquisitions'

From major acquisitions to economic and policy changes, the food industry has had an eventful year. EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards takes a moment to reflect.

Matthews Automation Solutions delivers warehouse execution system (WES) and warehouse control system (WCS) software, controls and integration services.

Kraft Heinz says the separation – which comes a decade after the merger of Kraft Foods and H.J. Heinz – aims to maximize its capabilities and brands while reducing complexity.

The company says this strategic move reflects its evolution, growth and renewed focus on innovation and customer experience.

Founded in 2012 by Katlin Smith, Simple Mills is a natural brand offering better-for-you crackers, cookies, snack bars and baking mixes.

FOOD ENGINEERING Editors Derrick Teal and Alyse Thompson-Richards and Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Editor Kelley Rodriguez discuss the major trends affecting food manufacturing in 2024 and what they expect to see in 2025. They cover food safety, automation, sustainability, mergers & acquisitions, and more.

The transactions are subject to customary closing conditions and are expected to close by the end of 2024.

Lancaster Colony Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, T. Marzetti Company, manufacture and sell specialty food products for the retail and foodservice channels.

Situated on 15 acres, the 178,000-sq.-ft. facility maintains 32-ft. clear heights, 29 loading docks, 236 parking spaces and 116,000 sq. ft. of freezer space.

The pace of M&A activity in the food and beverage sector has trended much slower in 2024 compared to recent years, but several indicators suggest a pickup in activity.