Tag: mergers and acquisitions

Bayer has entered an agreement with UK-based NIAB to acquire their strawberry pipeline and commercial portfolio / Focus on large-scale professional strawberry growers.

An estimated 400 stores are expected to be divested in Kroger and Albertsons’ $24.6 billion deal, worth up to $2 billion.

International Fruit Genetics will merge with AMFRESH’s SNFL Group to create a new global breeding entity: BLOOM FRESH International.

The remaining 18 company-operated locations in the St. Louis area are being acquired by Leevers Supermarkets, Inc., a current Save A Lot Retail Partner with 29 stores in markets including Denver, Colo. and Philadelphia, PA.

The acquisition expands AgroFresh's footprint in food waste reduction and freshness solutions for table grapes and berries and bolsters the organization's impact in growing regions in South Africa, China, Australia, and South America.

Pacific Coast Fruit Company’s distribution capabilities and King Harvest’s expertise in food manufacturing sets the stage for future growth and opportunities.

Co-founded by former multi-national foodservice distributor sales executive specialist Jay Kallu and retail produce expert Andy Eustis, Vertical Choice partners with local growers to bring their produce to market.

The transaction, expected to close next month, includes 11 Sullivan’s Foods locations, a convenience store/gas station, and three Ace Hardware stores, according to media reports.  

The acquisition of Rowe's IGA, an independent supermarket chain with seven stores in Jacksonville, Florida, is aligned with the Massy Integrated Retail Portfolio's strategy to expand its retail footprint in the US market.