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SpartanNash acquires Fresh Encounter retail chain

- Retail
Food solutions company SpartanNash today announced its acquisition of Fresh Encounter Inc., a 49-store supermarket chain serving Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.

Bloom Fresh enters blueberry category with acquisition

- General News
Bloom Fresh has acquired Inka’s Berries' breeding program, further expanding its global footprint in the development of innovative, high-quality fruit varieties.

TIPA-HFFVA golf tournament celebrates merger

- General News
On Friday, September 27th, the Texas International Produce Association and the Houston Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association celebrated their historic merger with a highly successful golf tournament at the prestigious Golf Club of Houston.

EarthFresh Farms acquires Mountain King Potatoes

- General News
We are pleased to announce the purchase of Mountain King Potatoes by EarthFresh Farms, effective September 25, 2024.

Mastronardi Produce acquires full ownership of BerryWorld North America

- General News
Mastronardi Produce will continue to hold exclusive rights to market all premium berry proprietary varieties in North America.

Courchesne Larose expands to Ontario with acquisition

- General News
Partnering with Veg-Pak marks a pivotal strategic opportunity for Courchesne Larose to establish itself as a major player in Canada’s two largest markets.

Kubota North America acquires Bloomfield Robotics

- General News
Kubota Corporation, Osaka, Japan, through its North American subsidiary, Kubota North America Corporation, has acquired Bloomfield Robotics, Inc., a Pittsburgh-based company.

Rotunda Capital Partners invests in Mama Lycha Foods

- General News
As part of the transaction, Luis Marconi, executive partner of Rotunda, will become Executive Chairman of the board of Mama Lycha Foods.

Reports: C&S cynical about Kroger-Albertsons divestiture choices 

- General News
The Times said C&S referred to the banners the company is being offered in the divestiture – Haggen, Mariano’s, QFC, and Carr’s – as Kroger’s “worst.” 

Superfruit bowl franchise Playa Bowls acquired by private equity firm

- General News
Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in consumer, distribution and retail-related investments, today announced that it has acquired Playa Bowls, a rapidly expanding franchise restaurant concept, from Tamarix Equity Partners and other investors.