“Spicy Deal”: Kraft Heinz acquired the majority of shares in Just Spices

Kraft Heinz, the global player in the foodstuff market, acquired the majority of shares in the Dusseldorf-based start-up Just Spices that offers e.g. baking mixes, cookbooks and, of course, spices. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom led the transaction on the part of Kraft Heinz and our team advised Kraft Heinz in relation to IP and IT law aspects (Dr. Benjamin Koch) and data privacy topics (Dr. David Weller). A press release is available on the website of “JUVE“. The German newspaper “Handelsblatt” and the online magazine “Gründerszene” also reported on the deal.