Philippine food major buys New Zealand snack firm Griffin’s
Universal Robina Corporation (URC) has snapped up New Zealand snack giant Griffin’s Foods for NZ$700m ($606.6m) in a move it says should bolster its presence in the Asian snack sector.
Archives for July 21, 2014
BBX Capital adds Helen Grace Chocolates to premium choc trove
BBX Capital has made California-based firm Helen Grace Chocolates its forth US premium chocolate acquisition in eight months.
Patent Watch
Wrigley discovers ‘pectin surprise’ for gelatin-free chewy candies
Wrigley has filed a patent to develop chewy confectionery products without animal-derived texturizing agents such as gelatin.
Yowie lays US distribution nest egg
Toy-filled chocolate egg firm the Yowie Group has secured US distribution with large C-store chain Valero Corner Store.