Mergers & Acquisitions

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Acquires Yogurtini

Rocky Mountain already currently franchises and/or operates 16 self-serve frozen yogurt stores under the name Aspen Leaf Yogurt.
Swatch to Acquire Harry Winston

The two companies will also explore the opportunities for a joint diamond polishing venture bringing together the manufacturing and diamond expertise of the two companies.
Snyder's-Lance Names CEO

Pretzel maker Snyder's-Lance is promoting its president and COO Carl Lee to lead the company, as CEO David Singer plans to retire in May.
Sanofi's Chattem Acquires Rolaids Brand

The product acquisition is expected to further strengthen the Consumer Healthcare division of Sanofi U.S.
Inventure Foods Expands Brand Portfolio

The specialty food manufacturer enters into a licensing agreement with Vidalia Brands Inc., to develop a new line of prepackaged snacks for vending, grocery and convenience store distribution.
Unilever Agrees to Sell Skippy Brand

Unilever will sell its global Skippy business to Hormel Foods for a total cash consideration of approximately $700 million.
Dean Foods Completes Sale of Morningstar

As a result of this transaction, Dean Foods expects to realize approximately $887 million in proceeds, net of taxes and expenses.
Starbucks Adds Teavana to Emerging Brands

Starbucks acquired Teavana for an aggregate acquisition price of approximately $620 million in cash.

Sara Lee Names Chief Innovation Officer