Mondelēz International has acquired Grupo Bimbo’s Ricolino confectionery business for about $1.3 billion to double the size of its Mexican business and further boost its international portfolio.
The purchase involves four manufacturing plants employing approximately 6,000 people.
Ricolino is a confectionery company that makes chocolate, candies, lollipops, and other treats. Vero, La Corona, and Coronado are among the company's more than 50-year-old brands.
Bimbo will be able to focus on its core skill of grain-based goods as a result of the deal.


Enflame Shares Surge 200% in Shanghai AI Chip Debut
Fitch Eyes Japan Budget for Fiscal Discipline
BOJ Set to Raise Rates to 1.25% as Inflation Risks Build
Can Europe shake its Russia links for good?
Kioxia Rules Out SK Hynix Manufacturing Partnership
Spire Healthcare Shares Jump on £1.03 Billion Takeover Deal
White House Weighs Refined Copper Tariffs as Cost Concerns Grow
TSMC August Revenue Jumps 53% on AI Chip Demand
UK Businesses Urge Government to Cut Electricity Levies
Asian Stocks Fall as Oil Tops $100, Yields Rise
Longsys Raises $903 Million in Hong Kong IPO as Shares Debut Flat
Iraq Seeks 6 Million Bpd OPEC+ Oil Quota
Gold Prices Steady as Hot PPI Boosts Fed Rate Hike Bets
Australia Plans New Rules Giving Users Control Over Social Media Feeds
Apple Unveils $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo
UK Economy Grows 0.4% in July, Beating Forecasts
OpenAI Weighs AI Development Slowdown Over Safety Risks 



