Kerry buys two US food companies for $67m

Kerry Group has announced the acquisition of two US based food ingredients businesses for $67 million.

Kerry Group has announced the acquisition of two US based food ingredients businesses for $67 million.

Guernsey Bel provides ingredients for ice-cream, breakfast cereal and and confectionery products. Pacific Seasonings provides seasonings and spices for the meat, prepared foods and snack food industries.

Since year-end 2002, Kerry Group has also completed the acquisition of Sunpure, a manufacturer of natural citrus flavours and ingredients.

Sunpure was acquired for a total consideration of $68 million.