Century Pacific acquires Hunt’s PH license

TUNA canner Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF) announced on Tuesday its acquisition of the Philippine license for pork and beans brand Hunt’s from Hunt-Universal Robina Corp. (HURC), a 50-50 joint venture between URC and ConAgra Foods.

CNPF said it purchased the rights to manufacture, sell, and distribute Hunt’s branded products in the Philippines HURC, adding that the acquisition also includes the transfer of manufacturing assets and inventory related to HURC’s Hunt’s product lineup.