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The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ordered Vandemoortele to sell its Worcester laminated dough production facility and UK sales operations in Staines-upon-Thames following its acquisition of Délifrance, announced last year.

The UK Competitions and Markets Authority has today (20 August 2026) cleared Danone’s £864 million acquisition of plant-based nutrition brand Huel.

Canada’s Competition Bureau is seeking to block Nortera Food’s proposed acquisition of B&G Foods Canada’s Green Giant and Le Sieur vegetable business.

JSB Industries has acquired the crustless sandwich brand Fave’Wich from Gold Medal Bakery.

Pilgrim’s Europe has announced plans to acquire Walkers Deli & Sausage Company from Samworth Brothers, expanding its presence in the UK premium pork market.

Sazerac has entered into a binding agreement to acquire UK vodka and ready-to-drink (RTD) brand Au Vodka.

Corby Spirit and Wine Limited has agreed to sell the Lamb’s rum brand and related assets to Maison des Futailles and Glen Turner Company Limited.

Ferrero Group has agreed to acquire US better-for-you food brand Purely Elizabeth.

Saputo has agreed to sell its UK dairy division to Lactalis in a deal valuing the business at approximately £988 million.

Second Nature Brands has completed its previously announced acquisition of meat snack producer Tillamook Country Smoker.

Procter & Gamble has agreed to acquire science-backed health and wellness brand Thorne.

Nichols has acquired Irish functional vitamin beverage brand VitHit in a £64 million deal, aligning with its strategy to strengthen its portfolio by investing in differentiated soft drinks brands.