1440 Foods, a portfolio of sports and active nutrition brands, announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Bain Capital Private Equity to acquire a significant stake in the company, in partnership with existing investor and operator 4x4 Capital. 

ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, announced it is adding to its flavors capabilities with an agreement to acquire Revela Foods, a Wisconsin-based developer and manufacturer of innovative dairy flavor ingredients and solutions.

Chobani, LLC announced that it has acquired La Colombe for $900 million. Chobani financed the acquisition through the combination of a newly issued $550 million term loan, cash on hand and the exchange of Keurig Dr Pepper's (KDP) minority equity stake in La Colombe into Chobani equity.

Highlander Partners, L.P., a Dallas-based private investment firm, announced the merger of its portfolio company, Benestar Brands, with Palmex S. de R.L. de C.V., a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners. In this strategic move, Wind Point will become the majority shareholder of the combined business, while Highlander will retain a significant minority position.

Summit Hill Foods began as a family-owned bakery and has grown into a leading branded food company with nationally recognized, premium brands Better Than Bouillon®, The Original Louisiana Hot Sauce™ and Better Than Gravy®. 

CORE Industrial Partners announced the completion of the previously announced sale of J&K Ingredients LLC, a manufacturer of specialty clean label food & beverage ingredients.

The J. M. Smucker Co. announced the formation of a new strategic business area—sweet baked snacks—and the subsequent officer election of Dan O'Leary to senior vice president and general manager, sweet baked snacks and pet, effective immediately. 

Vita Specialty Foods offers a portfolio of food products through licensing agreements, private labeling, and its own brands, including the nationally acclaimed Virginia Brand Vidalia Onion Vinaigrette.

The proposed acquisition would combine Jelly Belly Candy Company’s more than 100 flavors of Jelly Belly® jelly beans and gourmet specialty confections with Ferrara’s broad portfolio of sugar candies.

Citation will become Cibo Vita's first outside shareholder. Cibo Vita's co-founders Emre Imamoglu (CEO) and Ahmet Celik (President) will continue to hold a significant ownership interest.