Food & Beverage U.S. Approves Mars–Kellanova Deal as EU Opens Antitrust ProbeEU regulators said the deal could give Mars excessive bargaining power by adding Kellanova’s “must-have” brands to its portfolio. June 26, 2025
Consumer Goods Summer Dealmaking Heats Up as 7-Eleven, Pop Tarts Drive M&A WaveLast month was already the busiest July for M&A in three years, led by Boeing's $4.7 billion purchase of Spirit AeroSystems. August 19, 2024
Food & Beverage Mars Buys Kellanova for $36B in Year’s Biggest DealThe packaged food industry has been grappling with declining volumes, slowing growth and a weakening global consumer. August 14, 2024
MidOcean-Backed Casper’s Ice Cream Appoints Russell Stokes as CEOStokes joins Casper's Ice Cream from Mars Inc., where he served as chief strategy officer. August 12, 2024
Food & Beverage Mars Reportedly Weighs Buyout of Snackmaker KellanovaA deal could value Kellanova at around $30 billion. August 5, 2024