Kellanova

Mars has completed its $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova, combining Kellanova's brands such as Pringles, Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts with Mars's portfolio. The deal, first announced in August 2024, received all required regulatory approvals earlier this month. » More on finance.yahoo.com

The EU Commission has approved Mars' takeover of the snack business Kellanova. The deal is worth $35.9 billion and creates a new major player in the US food industry. Competition authorities, after review, saw no risk that Mars would gain a dominant position over supermarkets. » More on t-online.de

Kellanova, Walmart and Indigo Ag are expanding their collaboration to promote regenerative rice farming in Arkansas through the "Source by Indigo" program. Farmers will receive resources, data, technical support and financial premiums for climate-friendly rice grown using measures such as improved water management, optimized fertilization and crop rotation. The initiative builds on a four-year partnership that has already achieved savings of more than 37,000 tonnes of CO₂‑equivalent and over 11 billion gallons of water. » More on de.investing.com