Switzerland: Nomad Foods to close Rorschach factory
Nomad Foods, the European frozen food specialist, is to shut its manufacturing plant in Rorschach, Switzerland, as part of an operational review. The facility, which produces frozen vegetables and ready meals under the Findus brand, is scheduled for closure due to what the company described as a “challenging market environment” and “significant cost pressures”. The […]
UK: Nomad Foods to acquire Fortenova Group
Nomad Foods, Europe’s leading frozen food company, has announced the acquisition of east European frozen foods business Fortenova Group for a purchase price of approximately €615 million ($694 million). Fortenova Group has a portfolio of products such as fish, ready meals, fruits, vegetables, pastry, and ice cream marketed under the Ledo and Frikom brands. The company operates […]
Switzerland: Nomad Foods to acquire Findus Switzerland
Leading frozen foods company Nomad Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Findus Switzerland from Froneri, and intellectual property from an affiliate of Nestle, for approximately €110 million ($131 million). Findus is a leading frozen brand with a portfolio of products across categories such as fish, vegetables, and ready meals. The acquisition of Findus […]
UK: Nomad Foods set to acquire Aunt Bessie’s business
Nomad Foods, the UK-based frozen food giant, has reached an agreement to acquire the Aunt Bessie’s business from William Jackson & Son in a deal worth €240 million ($281 million). Aunt Bessie’s is a leading manufacturer and distributor of frozen foods in the United Kingdom. Frozen Yorkshire puddings and frozen potatoes together account for most […]
Ireland: Nomad Foods to acquire Green Isle
Nomad Foods, the UK-based frozen food giant, has announced that it is set to acquire its Irish peer Green Isle, a subsidiary of Boparan Holdings and owner of the Goodfella’s pizza brand. Green Isle manufactures and distributes a portfolio of branded and private label frozen pizzas in the UK and Ireland. The Goodfella’s brand, which accounts for the majority of the […]