Key Facts

—The deal. US food multinational Rich’s has acquired the Peruvian ingredients company Viafoods.

—The buyer. The purchase was made through its local arm, Rich de los Andes, run in Peru by Máximo Peralta Ramos.

—The target. Viafoods imports, makes and distributes ingredients for bakeries, patisseries and foodservice.

—The terms. The value of the transaction was not disclosed by either company.