Perfetti Van Melle Acquires Mondelēz International's Developed‑Market Gum Business

Regal Confections Acquires Mondoux Confectionary

July 16, 2024

Food & Beverage

Regal Confections, supported by Clearspring Capital Partners, has acquired Mondoux Confectionary, a Quebec-based confectionery manufacturer and distributor known for its Sweet Sixteen gummy line and Giacomo chocolate brand. The deal adds Mondoux's manufacturing and direct-store-delivery footprint (including 77 trucks and ~200+ employees) to Regal's national distribution and owned brand portfolio to deepen presence in the Convenience & Gas channel across Eastern Canada and nationally.

Brenntag Specialties Acquires Colony Gums

October 9, 2023

Food & Beverage

Brenntag Specialties, the life-sciences division of Brenntag SE, has acquired Colony Gums, Inc., a family‑owned Monroe, North Carolina manufacturer of stabilizer systems and hydrocolloids. The deal will give Colony access to Brenntag’s global distribution network while strengthening Brenntag’s position in the nutrition and specialty ingredients market through Colony’s formulation expertise.

Mondelēz International Acquires Majority Interest in Grenade

March 22, 2021

Food & Beverage

Mondelēz International agreed to acquire a significant majority interest in Grenade, a UK-based performance nutrition and high-protein snack brand. The founders will retain a minority stake and the Grenade management team will continue to run the business from its Solihull headquarters as Mondelēz aims to expand its presence in the fast-growing well-being and high-protein snack category.

Mondelēz International Acquires Majority Stake in Give & Go

April 1, 2020

Food & Beverage

Mondelēz International agreed to acquire a significant majority interest in Give & Go Prepared Foods, the North American leader in fully-finished sweet baked goods, expanding Mondelēz's presence in the in-store bakery channel. The deal was sold by funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, and Give & Go's senior management will retain a minority interest and continue to run the business from its existing headquarters.

Mentha Acquires Jollein to Accelerate International Growth

December 23, 2022

Consumer Products

Mentha has acquired Jollein, the Dutch specialist in baby and toddler products, to support the brand's next phase of international expansion and strengthen Mentha's position in the baby products market. Jollein, founded and led by owners Wim and Marrit Smits, is market leader in the Netherlands and currently active in 41 countries; Mentha will support further professionalization and market share growth.

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.