Acquisitions and Funding
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Eshbal closes Dare to Be Different Foods acquisition deal
Under the terms announced by Eshbal, the deal transfers majority ownership and certain operating assets of D2BD to Eshbal, positioning the Canadian firm to leverage D2BD’s existing product lines, retail relationships and manufacturing know how as it pursues broader North American distribution.
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Arbor Investments acquires Furlani Foods to expand baking portfolio
The purchase adds Arbor’s scale and category depth through Furlani’s established brands and private label capabilities, while preserving the company’s operational leadership and existing management team.
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Eshbal acquires Gluten Free Nation
The deal brings into Eshbal’s portfolio a commercial bakery known for breads, rolls, muffins and sweet goods sold across retail, foodservice and e-commerce channels, and is presented as a strategic step to enhance capacity and product breadth ahead of the company’s 2026 to 2028 roadmap.
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Edita secures Hostess Brands rights across Africa
The deal completes the company’s ownership of the three brands across the entire continent and expands its manufacturing and distribution remit.
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PaperTech acquires Bake‑Best Trays
The deal integrates Bake-Best’s specialized trays, designed with microwave-active susceptor technology to enhance food browning and crisping, into PaperTech’s sustainable packaging portfolio, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional CPET and polypropylene materials.