In a deal reported by DEA News, the Chernogolovka group of companies has reached an agreement to acquire Kraft Heinz’s baby food operations in Russia. The news cites the group’s press service confirming the transaction.
The official statement says that the acquisition covers Kraft Heinz’s two brands and two manufacturing facilities located in Georgievsk and Ivanovo. The precise value of the deal was not disclosed, and the parties will need to finalize the terms with the Russian regulatory authorities before the transaction can proceed.
Since 2020, Chernogolovka has managed the baby food line under its own brand, “Chernogolovka baby.” The product range includes milk porridges, fruit juices, fruit purées, and children’s meatballs, along with junior juice offerings. The development reflects the company’s ongoing involvement in the Russian pediatric nutrition sector and its established distribution network in Russia’s food market.
Earlier in the year, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture noted that several domestic food producers faced temporary challenges in sourcing foreign ingredients used in baby food formulations. This context may influence regulatory considerations and supply chain planning as the proposed acquisition progresses [Citation: DEA News via the group’s press service].