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Tekni-plex completes Grupo Phoenix acquisition

Acquiring the company strengthens Tekni-Plex’s ability to provide solutions for packaging, foodservice products and disposable consumer products.

September 22, 2021

Wayne, Pa.-based Tekni-Plex said it completed its acquisition of rigid packaging solutions company Grupo Phoenix.

Unibloc Pump acquires Flotronic Pumps

The investment will allow both companies to continue to grow and strengthen their global businesses.

September 8, 2021

Unibloc Pump, Kennesaw, Ga., said it acquired Flotronic Pumps Ltd, a Bolney, England-based manufacturer of specialized air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps and associated accessories.

Saputo acquires the Carolina Aseptic and Carolina Dairy businesses

The company said the acquisition of these businesses will better position the company for capturing the growing demand for aseptic protein beverages and nutritional snacks.

September 1, 2021

Saputo Inc., Montreal, said it completed the acquisition of the Carolina Aseptic and Carolina Dairy businesses formerly operated by AmeriQual Group Holdings LLC.

Harris Teeter selling Hunter Farms dairy business to Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association Inc.

The sale is expected to close on Aug. 30, 2021.

August 17, 2021

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative is a community of more than 900 dairy farm families in 13 states that is “passionate about cultivating dairy goodness and bottling fresh Maola brand milk and dairy products.”

Lifeway Foods announces intent to acquire assets of GlenOaks Farms

The acquisition will expand Lifeway Foods’ position within the better-for-you drinkable dairy space.

August 3, 2021

Lifeway Foods Inc., a Morton Grove, Ill.-based supplier of kefir and other fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, announced its intent to acquire certain assets of privately held Laguna Beach, Calif.-based GlenOaks Farms Inc., a drinkable yogurt brand founded in 1984.

Saputo Inc. to acquire the activities of Wensleydale Dairy Products

The acquisition will expand the Canadian company’s branded position in the U.K. and abroad.

July 6, 2021

Saputo Inc. said it entered into an agreement to acquire the activities of Wensleydale Dairy Products Ltd. The business, which will join Saputo Inc.’s Dairy Division (U.K.) under its Europe Sector, operates two facilities located in North Yorkshire, England, and employs approximately 210 people.

Saputo announces two strategic acquisitions

The acquisitions are in line with — and will contribute favorably to — Saputo’s new global strategic plan objectives.

May 25, 2021

Saputo Inc. announced two strategic acquisitions: one the dairy alternatives space and one in the value-added ingredients segment.

Aakash Chemicals rebrands as Vivify, launches new website

Vivify’s subsidiary Calico also rebranded.

May 17, 2021

Aakash Chemicals & Dye-Stuffs, a Glendale Heights, Ill.-based value-added supplier of colorants and specialty ingredients, said it rebranded as Vivify Specialty Ingredients.

The Martin Bauer Group acquires majority interest in Power Brands

The acquisition is part of Martin Bauer’s growth strategy.

March 4, 2021

The Martin Bauer Group, a Secaucus, N.J.-based manufacturer and provider of quality teas and botanicals, said it acquired a majority interest in Power Brands.

Danone to add Earth Island’s Follow Your Heart brand to its family of plant-based brands

Danone and Earth Island entered into an agreement under which Danone will acquire 100% of the shares of Earth Island.

February 19, 2021

Paris-based Danone and Earth Island, maker of the Follow Your Heart brand plant-based foods, said they entered into a share purchase agreement under which Danone will acquire 100% of the shares of Earth Island.