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Applegate Farms Ownership
Who owns Applegate Farms?
Applegate Farms is owned by Hormel Foods. It was acquired on July 13, 2015.
Was Applegate Farms formerly PE-backed?
Yes. Applegate Farms was formerly owned by 1 private investor.
Applegate Farms Business Overview
Where is Applegate Farms headquartered?
Applegate Farms is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
What sector is Applegate Farms in?
Applegate Farms is a food company.
When was Applegate Farms founded?
Applegate Farms was founded in 1987.
Food M&A Summary in 2015
Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, food ranked 12 in number of deals in 2015. The largest food acquisition in 2015 was Big Heart Pet Brands - which was acquired by The J. M. Smucker for $5.8B.
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