{"id":539,"date":"2015-02-13T12:00:13","date_gmt":"2015-02-13T10:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.mbrahastot.donbran.co\/uncategorized\/2015\/02\/makua-foods-oy-on-ostanut-arho-nordic-oyn\/"},"modified":"2019-07-05T16:36:52","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T13:36:52","slug":"makua-foods-oy-on-ostanut-arho-nordic-oyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbrahastot.fi\/en\/press-release\/2015\/02\/makua-foods-oy-on-ostanut-arho-nordic-oyn\/","title":{"rendered":"Makua Foods Oy acquires Arho Nordic Oy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Henrik Hemmil\u00e4<\/strong> has sold Arho Nordic Oy to MB Funds, a Finnish private equity investor, and to the management group of Makua Foods Oy. The transfer of ownership will occur on 27.2.2015 when Arho Nordic\u00b4s name will be changed to Green Taste Oy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arho Nordic Oy is a growing Finnish family-owned company that specialises in food processing, importing and representation. The company represents the following brands; Myrttisen Kurkut cucumber, Green Taste and Mistral nuts, Memmas Knossos olive oil, Sicilia lemon juice,\u00a0 Pappagallo ice-cream, Mehuiza juice and smoothies, and MR. Fruit fresh wholesale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current Arho Nordic businesses Hedelm\u00e4palvelu (Fruit service) and Scan Tree Ltd will be excluded from the transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makua Foods Oy started in 2014 by acquiring the Finnish family-owned company, Makulaku Lakritsa Oy,and its sales companies in Porvoo. Makua Foods is also an importer for the Danish company OK Snacks A\/S.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<em>Arho Nordic has an interesting assortment and strong knowledge in manufacturing. This advances and supports Makua Foods&#8217; growth strategies.\u00a0 We will work closely with retail companies to offer new and interesting choices for consumers. Our goal is to reach a significant role in a number of product categories<\/em>\u201d, states <strong>Risto J\u00e4ms\u00e9n<\/strong>, CEO of Makua Foods Oy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<em>In Finland there are several interesting companies in the food industry with a solid growth potential.\u00a0 Arho Nordic has built its growth in co-operation with groceries chains, retail shops and consumers. With the help of MB Funds and Makua Foods, this company will become an even stronger partner for those retail companies<\/em>\u201d,\u00a0 says <strong>Hannu Puhakka<\/strong>, CEO of MB Funds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further information:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Risto J\u00e4ms\u00e9n<\/strong><br \/>\nCEO, Makua Foods Oy<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+358 400 646474<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Henrik Hemmil\u00e4 has sold Arho Nordic Oy to MB Funds, a Finnish private equity investor, and to the management group of Makua Foods Oy. The transfer of ownership will occur on 27.2.2015 when Arho Nordic\u00b4s name will be changed to Green Taste Oy. 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