Saveur Publisher Sells 'Major' Stake to $2.5B European Media Co.

In quietly important news, World Publications, the Winter Park, Florida-based publisher of Saveur, Spa and Islands among other titles, sold a “major stake” to Stockholm-based Bonnier Magazine Group, who you haven’t heard of because this is their “first foray into the U.S. magazine field.”

Now, before you get yourself all Gruner + Jahr II — remember, that big German publishing conglomerate that sold its U.S.-based business to Meredith and Mansueto Ventures last year, bailing on the states — we point you to this part of the press release:

The deal provides World with the backing to fuel an aggressive growth plan that includes new acquisitions, brand extensions and growth of existing magazines.

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