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Pepsi’s $705M Buy Of Snack Seller Makes It Leader Of China Market 
Partnerships / Acquisitions // February 25, 2020

Pepsi has purchased Be & Cheery, a Chinese company that sells online snacks, for a reported $705 million, according to a report Monday (Feb. 24) by CNN. The move, if approved by Haoxiangni shareholders and China’s top market regulators, would make Pepsi “China’s leading consumer-centric...

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Report: Hostess Weighs Sale After Takeover Interest From Food Giants

August 27, 2023
Some of the world’s biggest food companies are reportedly interested in buying Hostess Brands. The Twinkies-maker is considering a sale after hearing takeover interest from companies that include General Mills, PepsiCo, Mondelez International and The Hershey Company, Reuters reported Friday (Aug. 25) — citing sources familiar with the matter. PYMNTS has contacted all five companies for comment but has not yet received […]

Pepsi’s $705M Buy Of Snack Seller Makes It Leader Of China Market 

February 25, 2020
Pepsi has purchased Be & Cheery, a Chinese company that sells online snacks, for a reported $705 million, according to a report Monday (Feb. 24) by CNN. The move, if...