USA: B&G Foods buys McCann’s brand from TreeHouse Foods
US-based consumer goods firm B&G Foods has announced the acquisition of the McCann’s Irish Oatmeal brand from TreeHouse Foods, the private label manufacturer, for $32 million in cash. Positioned as a “premium” Irish oatmeal brand, McCann’s is sold across the USA and Canada as a classic traditional steel cut Irish oatmeal “known for the distinctive, […]
US: B&G Food to acquire Back to Nature Foods
B&G Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire snack company Back to Nature Foods for approximately $162.5 million in cash. Back To Nature Foods specializes in ‘better-for-you’ products. Its product range encompasses cereal, biscuits, crackers, nuts and soup Robert C Cantwell, president and chief executive officer of B&G Foods, commented: “We are very pleased […]
USA: B&G Foods acquires Victoria Fine Foods
US-based consumer goods firm B&G Foods is adding to its portfolio, having agreed to acquire Victoria Fine Foods for $70 million. Post acquisition, B&G projects that the Victoria brand, once integrated, will generate $41 million in sales. Brooklyn, USA based Victoria Foods offers pastas and speciality sauces, condiments and spreads under the Victoria brand. Victoria […]
USA: B&G Foods to acquire ACH’s seasoning businesses
B&G Foods, the US foods manufacturer, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the spices and seasonings business of ACH for approximately $365 million in cash, subject to a post-closing inventory adjustment. The ACH spices and seasonings business includes the Spice Islands, Tone’s and Durkee brand, in addition to Weber brand sauces and seasonings, […]
USA: B&G Foods revamps Green Giant brand
B&G Foods, the US-based ambient and frozen foods firm, has announced a revamp of its Green Giant line-up with the “aim to make it easier for today’s health-minded consumers to add more veggies into meals”. Among the new lines being launched are Green Giant Veggie Tots, “the kid-friendly, mom-approved alternative to potato tots and French fries […]
USA: B&G Foods near to acquiring Green Giant brand – reports
B&G Foods, a snack company which sells across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, is reportedly just one step away from acquiring the Green Giant frozen and canned vegetable business from General Mills. According to sources quoted by Reuters, B&G is in late stage discussions but General Mills could yet turn to other interested […]