South African Tribunal approves two mergers in seed and wheat milling

By Jenny Eagle

06-Dec-2017 Last updated on 06-Dec-2017 at 11:41 GMT

A South African Competition Tribunal has approved two mergers in seed and wheat milling in which holding company K2014202010 intends to purchase Progress Milling and Noordfed.

Pioneer Foods acquires full ownership of Heinz Foods SA

07-Nov-2017

By Gill Hyslop

US food giant Kraft Heinz is selling its 50.1% stake in its joint venture, Heinz Foods SA, to Bokomo cereals and Sasko bread maker Pioneer Foods for an undisclosed amount.

Snyder’s-Lance continues to face suit over terminated franchisees

29-Aug-2017

By Douglas Yu

A US district judge denied Snyder’s-Lance Distribution’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit on Friday, August 25, 2017.

American Bakers Association merges with Biscuits and Cracker Manufacturer’s Association

05-Jul-2017

By Douglas Yu

The American Bakers Association (ABA) has added 116 Biscuits and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association (B&CMA) companies to its membership list after the merger between the two organizations came into effect on July 1, 2017.