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Italian Pasta Giant Barilla Acquires Gal Gadot's Mac & Cheese Brand

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By נבו שפיר

First reported by Ice · 2 hours ago

What happened

Italian pasta giant Barilla is acquiring the American mac and cheese brand Goodles, co-founded and invested in by Israeli actress Gal Gadot. The deal expands Barilla's U.S. presence with a fast-growing, health-focused brand, while Gadot is expected to receive a significant payout.

  • 01Barilla is acquiring the mac and cheese brand Goodles.
  • 02Gal Gadot is a founding partner and investor in Goodles.
  • 03Goodles has gained significant market share in the U.S.
  • 04The company achieved profitability for the first time in 2024.
  • 05Gadot's involvement has faced some boycott calls.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

GlobesUnrated · Hebrew27 minutes ago
Italian Pasta Giant Barilla Acquires Gal Gadot's Mac & Cheese Brand
IceUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago
Gal Gadot's Food Company Goodles Acquired by Italian Pasta Giant Barilla

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