Honey-Can-Do Acquires Joyce Chen, Origins and Keilen Brands from Columbian Home Products

J.A.M. Enterprises Acquires Chantal Cookware

February 6, 2023

Consumer Products

Lori Carriello's J.A.M. Enterprises has acquired Chantal, a 51-year-old Houston-based cookware company founded by Heida Thurlow. The buyer plans to continue Chantal's legacy while expanding product lines and opening new markets for the premium housewares brand.

Lenox Corporation Acquires Oneida Consumer LLC

June 3, 2021

Consumer Products

Lenox Corporation has acquired Oneida Consumer LLC, bringing the Oneida branded tabletop products — including flatware, dinnerware and cutlery — into Lenox’s portfolio. The acquisition expands Lenox’s brand portfolio and distribution reach across retail and e-commerce channels, and represents a divestiture by The Oneida Group.

Mondelēz International Acquires Hu (Hu Products)

January 4, 2021

Food & Beverage

Mondelēz International acquired Hu Master Holdings, the parent of Hu Products (Hu Kitchen), closing the transaction on January 4, 2021. Mondelēz — which had been a minority investor through its SnackFutures unit since 2019 — will operate Hu as a separate business to preserve the brand while providing resources to expand distribution, e-commerce and cross-category growth; financial terms were not disclosed.

Kontoor Brands Acquires Helly Hansen

June 2, 2025

Consumer Products

Kontoor Brands, Inc. has completed its acquisition of global outdoor and workwear brand Helly Hansen from Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited. The deal expands Kontoor's portfolio and is expected to be accretive to revenue, adjusted EPS and cash flow in fiscal 2025 while driving greater category, channel and geographic diversification.

Verde Valle Foods Acquires A Dozen Cousins

May 14, 2025

Food & Beverage

Verde Valle Foods, the U.S. subsidiary of family-owned Verde Valle, has acquired A Dozen Cousins, a ready-to-eat beans, rice and seasoning sauces brand. Founder and CEO Ibraheem Basir will remain as General Manager as Verde Valle looks to strengthen supply chain capabilities and expand its ready-to-eat pouch meal portfolio into the natural products channel.

Food52 Acquires Dansk from Lenox Corporation

May 3, 2021

Consumer Products

Food52 acquired heritage housewares brand Dansk from Lenox Corporation and will assume Dansk’s sales channels to revitalize and relaunch the brand globally. Food52 said it will preserve Dansk’s iconic design heritage while reintroducing remastered classic products, archival releases, and new designs for its commerce channels.