South Africa: Rhodes Food Group to buy Pioneer Foods frozen business
South Africa-based food business Rhodes Food Group (RFG) has announced the acquisition of the frozen food business of domestic peer Pioneer Foods for an undisclosed sum. Pioneer Foods’ frozen foods portfolio includes pies, pastries, sausage rolls, pizza, and party packs, and the brands Today, Mama’s, Big Jack, and Man’s Meal. Manufacturing is conducted from a […]
UK: Pioneer Foods to acquire Good Carb Food Company
Pioneer Foods UK, the UK division of the South African food manufacturer, has announced that it is acquiring UK cereal firm Good Carb Food Company. The transaction, which is effective immediately, sees Pioneer Foods UK acquiring 100% of the issued share capital of The Good Carb Food Company – owner of the market-leading Lizi’s granola brand – […]
South Africa: Pioneer Foods to take full ownership of Heinz Foods South Africa
Pioneer Foods, a leading South African food manufacturer, has announced that it has agreed a deal whereby it will acquire the outstanding shares in its joint venture with Heinz Foods Proprietary SA, a subsidiary of the US food giant Kraft Heinz, for an undisclosed sum. As a result of the deal, Heinz Foods South Africa will […]
South Africa: Pioneer Foods acquires Streamfoods
South African packaged goods company Pioneer Foods has bought UK’s Streamfoods for £7.5 million ($10.0 million), according to reports in Fin 24 and Business Day Live. Northamptonshire-based Streamfoods is owned by the Wellness Group of companies and manufactures a range of fruit snacks and bars, predominantly targeting children, under the Fruit Bowl brand. The acquisition […]