Fortifi says the acquisition expands its thermal processing portfolio and broadens its capabilities in bakery, where frozen formats are changing production and distribution.
Umios says the acquisition will allow it to build a consumer-driven value cycle in North America, connecting its marine resources with High Liner Foods' processing, brands and distribution network.
Midera says acquisition strengthens its ability to deliver complete processing lines for poultry clients and advances its total line solutions strategy.
Hormel Foods says the acquisition advances its strategy of investing in growing protein categories and is expected to strengthen its foodservice platform.
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The company says net proceeds are expected to range between $305 million and $310 million, and upon closing of the transaction, the proceeds would be used to reduce the company’s debt.
Turatti Group, comprising Turatti, Tecnoceam, VGC and RS Tecnology, specializes in manufacturing food processing systems for fresh produce, fruits, prepared foods and convenience foods.
SEPAmatic designs and manufactures its technologies in Germany, including low-pressure belt separators and screw separators, perforated drums in multiple configurations, conveyors and spare parts.