Heinz Sold for $23 Billion H.J. Heinz Co. agreed to be acquired by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and private-equity firm 3G Capital for more than $23 billion. February 14, 2013
Suit to Avoid Anheuser-Busch InBev, Grupo Modelo Merger February 4, 2013 The U.S. government sued to block the world's biggest beer maker from spending $20 billion to get even bigger.Read More
Fewer Mergers in 2012 January 31, 2013 Some 301 mergers were recorded by the Food Institute through the end of 2012, down about 21% for the year when compared with 2011.Read More
Hostess Finds Drake's Buyer January 30, 2013 Hostess Brands Inc. said McKee Foods Corp. agreed to pay $27.5 million for its Drake's brand, which makes Yodels, Devil Dogs and Ring Dings. Read More
Atkinson Candy Buying Three Brands January 28, 2013 Atkinson Candy Company announced an agreement to purchase the Slo Poke, Black Cow and Sophie Mae brands. Read More
Post Gets Attune January 15, 2013 Attune Foods, a San Francisco-based natural and organic cereals company, has been acquired by Post Foods.Read More
New Wonder Home January 14, 2013 Hostess has found a new home for its most popular breads, including the iconic Wonder bread.Read More
Innophos Acquires Triarco January 3, 2013 Innophos Holdings Inc. has completed its acquisition of Triarco Industries Inc. for $46 million.Read More
Teasdale Takes Zateca December 28, 2012 Teasdale Quality Foods Inc. acquired Zateca Foods LLC and Greeley Trading Company, a processor and supplier of packaged pre-cooked dehydrated beans. Read More
TreeHouse Acquires Aseptic Cheese Biz of Associated Milk Producers December 26, 2012 TreeHouse Foods Inc. has completed the acquisition of the assets of the Aseptic Cheese and Pudding business from Associated Milk Producers Inc.Read More