Ferrero Expands US Footprint With Acquisition Of Purely Elizabeth
Ferrero Group has entered a definitive agreement to acquire US wellness and better-for-you food brand Purely Elizabeth.
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Ferrero to buy better-for-you breakfast brand Purely Elizabeth
The deal builds on the Luxembourg-based food giant's $3.1 billion acquisition of cereal maker WK Kellogg in 2025.