Ferrara Candy Company to Acquire Jelly Belly Candy Company

Ferrara Candy Company Acquires Dori Alimentos from ACON Investments

October 4, 2023

Food & Beverage

Ferrara Candy Company (through holding company CTH) has agreed to acquire Dori Alimentos, a leading Brazilian manufacturer and distributor of sweets and snacks, from a family shareholder group and an affiliate of ACON Investments. The transaction, subject to closing conditions and expected to close in Q4 2023, expands Ferrara's geographic footprint into Brazil; financial terms were not disclosed.

Ferrero Acquires WK Kellogg Co

September 26, 2025

Food & Beverage

The Ferrero Group has completed its acquisition of WK Kellogg Co, with WK Kellogg Co becoming a wholly owned subsidiary. WK Kellogg Co shareholders received $23.00 in cash per share; Ferrero says the purchase expands its strategic growth and brand portfolio in North America.

Ferrero Group Acquires Wells Enterprises (Blue Bunny, Bomb Pop)

December 7, 2022

Food & Beverage

The Ferrero Group agreed to acquire Wells Enterprises, the family-owned maker of Blue Bunny, Bomb Pop, Halo Top and other ice cream brands, as part of Ferrero's strategic expansion into the ice cream category and North American market. Wells Enterprises will remain a stand-alone business with its Le Mars leadership and manufacturing footprint intact; terms were not disclosed and the transaction was expected to close in early 2023.

CTH Invest SA (Ferrero-related) Acquires Nonni's Bakery from Vestar Capital Partners

July 24, 2024

Food & Beverage

CTH Invest SA, a Ferrero-related Belgian holding company, has agreed to acquire Nonni's Bakery from Vestar Capital Partners. The acquisition returns Nonni's to its Italian roots, strengthens Ferrero-related groups' presence in North America, and brings into the fold a Wexford, Pennsylvania-based artisanal biscotti and packaged-snacks manufacturer with ~350 employees and four plants.

CTH (Ferrero-related Company) Acquires Burton's Biscuit Company from Ontario Teachers'

June 1, 2021

Food & Beverage

A Ferrero-related Belgian holding company (CTH) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Burton's Biscuit Company from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board. Burton's—headquartered in St Albans with six UK manufacturing sites and about 2,000 employees—generated over £275 million of sales in the last 12 months; the buyer expects to enlarge its sweet biscuits offering by adding Burton's brands and production capacity.

Vertical Wellness Acquires The Organic Candy Factory

November 18, 2020

Food & Beverage

Vertical Wellness (VWEL) acquired The Organic Candy Factory in a stock transaction to expand its branded health-and-wellness portfolio into the fast-growing better-for-you candy segment. The acquisition gives Vertical Wellness an established organic, vegan gummy brand and a direct-to-consumer and retail footprint that the company plans to scale and integrate with its distribution and hemp/CBD capabilities.