Barilla is buying one of America’s fastest-growing mac and cheese brands

The Italian pasta giant has agreed to acquire GOODLES, the buzzy boxed mac and cheese brand that hit store shelves just over four years ago.

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BY Anna-Louise Jackson

A fast-growing maker of nutrient-dense macaroni-and-cheese could soon be elbowing for more shelf space in grocery stores thanks to its acquisition by a pasta powerhouse.

The iconic Italian pasta maker Barilla Group announced Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Goodles, a relative newcomer to the pasta aisle, for an undisclosed amount. The........

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