Permira, a international private equity firm, announced that a company backed by the Permira funds has signed definitive agreements to simultaneously acquire Medora Snacks, LLC (“Medora”) and Ideal Snacks Holding Corporation (“Ideal”).

Campbell Soup Company announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets and business of Garden Fresh Gourmet for $231 million. Garden Fresh Gourmet is the No. 1 branded refrigerated salsa in the U.S. and also makes hummus, dips and tortilla chips.

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The Barry Callebaut Group has signed an agreement to acquire the customer portfolio, brands, recipes, and manufacturing equipment from nut products manufacturer American Almond Products Co., Inc.

The company signed an agreement to acquire Flavor Infusion, a highly specialized supplier for natural beverage solutions in North America, from its founders.

McCormick announced the agreement to acquire D&A on February 20, 2015.

David Peck has joined Avure Technologies as a Food Scientist at their Global Headquarters and Customer Center.

Hormel Foods Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Applegate Farms, LLC (“Applegate”), owner of the Applegate® brand, a natural and organic value-added prepared meats category. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals in the United States, and is expected to close within 60 days.

The report titled "Frozen Food Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2013 - 2019" states that this market was valued at $ 224.74 billion in 2012, and will register a CAGR of 3.9% between 2013 and 2019.

Village Tea Company Distribution, Inc., a division of Accel Brands, Inc. announced that it has re-launched its premium loose leaf tea brand at select Whole Foods Markets® in the SW Region.