MHP Offers to Acquire UVESA Group

December 19, 2024 MHP Group

With a strong track record of adhering to stringent animal welfare and quality standards MHP’s expertise would complement and enhance Spain’s existing poultry industry, with the deal presenting significant opportunities for sustainability, food security gains and animal welfare initiatives.

Fresh Express Acquires McEntire Produce to Expand Foodservice Operations Across North America

December 16, 2024 Fresh Express Inc.

This strategic acquisition combines McEntire Produce’s strong foodservice capabilities with Fresh Express’s national retail supply footprint, unlocking exciting growth opportunities across the foodservice sector. 

Brightfarms Expands to Texas with New State-of-the-Art Greenhouse in Lorena

December 10, 2024 Cox Farms/BrightFarms

The Lorena greenhouse, which will cover 1.5 million square feet upon completion, is designed with cutting-edge cooling technology such as KUBO’s Ultra-Clima system, enabling BrightFarms to create and sustain optimal growing conditions year-round, regardless of the Texas heat or external climate conditions. The new facility will create over 250 job opportunities for Lorena and the surrounding Texas triangle area, offering competitive benefits available from the very first day of employment.

Monomoy Acquires Oliver’s Food Packaging and Equipment Business

The acquisition extends Monomoy’s track record of executing corporate carve-outs, building on the firm’s recent carve-outs of Waupaca Foundry from Proterial, Ltd. and Valtir (formerly Trinity Highway Products) from Trinity Industries, Inc. Oliver will continue to operate under its current management team.