Acquisitions and Funding

Scoular has sold its sunflower and wild bird food blending business, including the Winkler, Manitoba processing facility, to Orenda Commodity Services Ltd.; the deal closed Jan. 19, 2026, with financial terms undisclosed.

The acquisition adds momentum to MPearlRock’s strategy of identifying and scaling emerging consumer packaged goods through its combined capabilities in science, merchandising and operational expertise.

The acquisition of BAKO Western Limited strengthens the group’s regional presence in the South West of England and enhances its ability to serve customers with improved logistics and product availability.

With demand for frozen bakery products rising steadily, Gonnella’s move positions the company to meet growing consumer needs while reinforcing its reputation for quality and reliability.

Regulators ultimately concluded that the merger would not raise competition concerns or lead to higher consumer prices.