Building on its 100-plus years of carrot farming heritage, Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms has entered into an agreement to acquire Arizona-based Rousseau Farming Co.‘s carrot operations. This move, part of Bolthouse Farms long-term growth plans, further demonstrates its vision of “Plants Powering People” and its mission to feed and nourish people. “This acquisition will help us scale to serve […]
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Bolthouse Farms Introduces More Than 25 New Products
AJ Bernstein, VP of marketing for Bolthouse Farms, said the Bakersfield, California-based company was launching more than 25 SKUs at the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit. Most will start shipping in early spring, she said. Bolthouse Farms is adding two new flavors to its existing beverage line: Dutch Chocolate Banana and Carrot Ginger Turmeric. […]
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Butterfly Equity Buys Bolthouse Farms from Campbell Soup Company
An affiliate of Butterfly Equity has agreed to purchase Bolthouse Farms from Campbell Soup Co. for $510 million. The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed by the end of 2019. Butterfly Equity is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector. Bolthouse Farms is Butterfly’s fourth […]
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Campbell To Sell Its Fresh And International Business Units
Campbell Soup Co. on Aug. 30 announced plans to sell its non-core businesses—including its fresh and international units—as part of its “board-led strategy and portfolio review to improve performance and drive shareholder value.” Campbell International consists of Arnott’s and the Kelsen Group, along with the company’s manufacturing operations in Indonesia and Malaysia and its businesses in […]