When Croatia’s food and retail group Agrokor acquired Slovenia’s Mercator, the landmark 2013 deal was supposed to create one of the biggest such businesses in central and eastern Europe, and help rebuild ties in the former Yugoslavia. Instead, the deal helped tip the Croatian group over the edge.
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By Neil Buckley
Source: Financial Times
The facility is designed to foster innovation and deepen collaboration with customers, by offering a range of new services and solidifying its role as a central hub for customer support. Tereos’ team, supported by a network of 50 scientists, will ensure customers can innovate and meet the rising consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable products.
Glanbia has agreed to acquire Flavor Producers from Aroma Holding for an initial consideration of $300 million. Flavor Producers is a US-based flavour platform, providing flavours and extracts to the F&B industries, with a focus on organic and natural ingredients.
Lesnard, who previously worked at Nike, The North Face and Sephora, has a mission to “grow and sustain GODIVA’s position and expertise in the premium chocolate category, leveraging ongoing support from pladis to take GODIVA and its legendary chocolate to new heights.”
