The acquisition is by far the largest by Austin, Minn.-based Hormel Foods.
11:15 am, Feb. 11, 2021
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AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Food Corp. has scooped up the Planters business from Kraft Heinz Co. for $3.35 billion in cash.
Hormel and Chicago-based Kraft announced the deal early Thursday, Feb. 11, making it the largest acquisition by Austin, Minn.-based Hormel, which expands its business line to include peanuts as well as Cheez Balls, Corn Nuts and NUT-Triton brands.
The Planters business in those areas had 2020 sales of about $1 billion.
"The acquisition of the Planters business adds another $1 billion to our portfolio and significantly expands our presence in the growing snacking space," Jim Snee, Hormel's chief executive, said in a statement.