Juliana Teves

Nutella maker Ferrero Group is buying cereal giant WK Kellogg Co in a $3.1 billion deal. Ferrero said that it “plans to invest in and grow” the Kellogg business, which includes 14,000 employees and 22 plants. The sale comes at a volatile time for the snack industry, as consumer preferences are changing: Buyers are pulling back spending in response to higher prices, and they’re also shifting to private labels. Read more: https://cnn.it/3GCERu3

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The Italian food giant Ferrero is expanding its North American portfolio by acquiring WK Kellogg, known for iconic brands like Froot Loops, Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes. Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, announced it will buy WK Kellogg’s for $23 a share, representing a total enterprise value of $3.1 billion. Read more about the deal, here: https://trib.al/H3ei7ha (Photo: Wilfredo Lee via Associated Press)

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New Podcast | Quality assurance for small breweries At Round Corner Brewing in Melton Mowbray, head brewer Lara Lopes knows just how important quality control and quality assurance is when it comes to producing great beer. Lara began her career with AB InBev in Brazil before moving to the UK to join Round Corner Brewing. During her tenure, the brewery has earned prestigious accolades, including two trophies at the International Brewing Awards and also “World’s Best” titles at the World Beer Awards, alongside numerous other international medals and awards. Lara was also named Young Brewer of the Year at our Brewers Choice Awards in 2022 and beyond her brewing achievements, she serves as a judge at international beer competitions. In her recent talk at our Brewers Lectures, Lara discussed why QA matters. She highlighted some common challenges for small breweries, suggested simple measures that work and argued why it’s imperative to make QA a team habit. The link to listen is right below! https://lnkd.in/eAmtjggr

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📈 Ferrero to Acquire WK Kellogg for $3.1 Billion — Shares Surge +30% After Hours 🇮🇹 The Italian confectionery giant Ferrero, best known for Nutella, Kinder, and Tic Tac, is expanding aggressively into the breakfast food sector with the acquisition of WK Kellogg Co, the cereal spin-off of Kellogg’s. 💰 Deal Size: $3.1 Billion 📊 Stock Movement: ▫ WK Kellogg (Ticker: KLG) closed up +3.49% ▫ After-hours spike: +30.40% to $22.82 🔍 Strategic Impact ▪ Strengthens Ferrero’s U.S. footprint ▪ Diversifies its portfolio beyond confectionery ▪ Marks a bold move into the $40B+ global cereal market 💡 Investors are reacting positively, pricing in strategic synergies and growth potential. — 🧠 At INVES7, we track high-impact M&A activity that shapes industries and investment opportunities. 📢 Are we seeing a new era of cross-border consumer consolidation? #INVES7 #Ferrero #Kellogg #MergersAndAcquisitions #EquityMarkets #ConsumerGoods #FoodIndustry #Investing #StockMarket #KLG #Nutella #PrivateEquity #GrowthStrategy #GlobalExpansion

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BREAKING: It's official, Kraft Heinz has announced they will be splitting into two separate companies. One will focus on sauces and spreads, the other will focus on traditional grocery items (Link in the comments). #kraftheinz #kraft #heinz #foodindustry #foodindustrynews #groceryindustry #groceryindustrynews

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The chocolate confectionery market continues to demonstrate robust global growth, with emerging markets also playing a key role in expanding consumption. In our latest Growth Potential, find out where expansion is forecast to be greatest by 2029.

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From convenience to health-focused choices, #snacking is evolving gradually. Brands like General Mills and Cibo Vita are leading the charge in #functionalsnacking, offering products designed to support #guthealth and overall well-being.   Meanwhile, PepsiCo acquisition of poppi for $1.9 billion underscores the shift toward low-sugar, gut-friendly offerings.   Discover how Snackification 3.0 is transforming the market landscape and uncovering new #businessopportunities for your brand. Dive into such valuable insights here: https://lnkd.in/g3m3qPK9 #functionalsnacking #healthylifestyle #betterforyou #nutritiontrends #wellnesssnacking #foodinnovation #aiinfood #personalizednutrition #futureproofingbusinesses

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