The transaction, which includes a 240,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Danville, Va., is expected to close within the next 30 days, subject to customary US regulatory review. Terms and conditions of the deal are not being disclosed.

Nestlé introduced Life Cuisine, a new brand delivering satisfying meal solutions that match approaches to eating well. From gluten-free to high-protein, Life Cuisine is made with flavorful ingredients.

Nestlé Drumstick, an Oakland, Calif.-based brand of Nestlé USA, Arlington, Va. said it is unveiling new Crushed It! sundae cones and bars this spring. The offerings feature a unique cookie coating made with a new-to-market proprietary technology.

The cocoa in the latest Nestlé innovation is high-quality, with a rich chocolate flavor and roasted notes, pairing well with cinnamon, speculoos, maple, honey, caramel, almonds and walnuts

Since forming their alliance, both companies saw creamers as a growth opportunity and leveraged Nestlé’s more than 50 year expertise in the creamer category and Starbucks nearly 50 year heritage and well-loved coffee house flavors.

The Garden Gourmet Incredible Burger is 100% plant-based, with natural protein from soy and wheat. Natural plant extracts – beetroot, carrot, and bell pepper – help create the look of a beef burger before, during, and after cooking.

With the launch of Loop, Häagen-Dazs is debuting a reusable stainless steel double-walled ice cream container, designed by Nestlé’s global research and development group in Bakersfield, Calif.

As part of the alliance, Nestlé will obtain the rights to market, sell, and distribute Starbucks®, Seattle’s Best Coffee®, Starbucks Reserve®, Teavana™, Starbucks VIA® and Torrefazione Italia® packaged coffee and tea in all global at-home and away-from-home channels. Nestlé will pay Starbucks $7.15 billion in closing consideration, and Starbucks – with a focus on long-term shareholder value creation – will retain a significant stake as licensor and supplier of roast and ground and other products going forward. Additionally, the Starbucks brand portfolio will be represented on Nestlé’s single-serve capsule systems.

With $9.7 billion in 2017 sales, Nestlé USA is the largest of eight US operating companies as part of Nestlé Group. It includes iconic brands such as Lean Cuisine®, Nestlé® Toll House®, DiGiorno® pizza, Stouffer’s® and Nescafé® across Baking and Global Foods, Beverage, Foods, and Ice Cream divisions.

The transaction covers the US-focused confectionery brands only and does not include Nestlé’s iconic Toll House baking products, a strategic growth brand which the company will continue to develop.