Ferrero Group Acquires Power Crunch from Bio-Nutritional Research Group
January 24, 2025
Ferrero Group has signed an agreement to acquire protein snack maker Power Crunch from Bio-Nutritional Research Group, Inc. The deal will bring Power Crunch's Irvine, California office and roughly 50 employees into Ferrero's North America organization and expands Ferrero's presence in the better-for-you snacks category in the U.S.; the transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks.
- Buyers
- Ferrero Group
- Targets
- Power Crunch
- Sellers
- Bio-Nutritional Research Group, Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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