Acquisition of Allied Sales & Distribution extends reach.

The transaction adds to Batory’s capabilities in precision blending.

Acquisition of Nutriati assets follows Ingredion’s investment in InnovoPro.

Servitje tells analysts, ‘We play for the long haul.’

But Hershey to keep North America stake.

Second Nature Brands owns Kar’s Nuts and Sanders Chocolates brands.

Transaction valued at $1.3 billion.

Production of R.E.D.D.’s line will be moved to Danbury, Conn.

Move unlocks opportunities in UK and international markets.