Hain Celestial.
Hain Celestial said last week that it is set to buy WhiteWave
Foods' tofu and meat-alternative business. The company, which
produces a range of natural and organic products, said the acquisition
would strengthen its existing range of meat-free products. Under the
deal, Hain Celestial will buy the TofuTown brand. The company said it
would not snap up the WhiteWave range, although it will continue to
market existing products under the WhiteWave brand for a transitional
period under license. Financial details for the deal, which is expected
to close next month, were not disclosed. Hain Celestial said the tofu
business generated sales of $8 million in the last fiscal year.
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