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UK independent drinks wholesaler LWC Drinks has acquired Wigan Beer Company.

Butterfly Equity has agreed to acquire food packaging manufacturer Sabert Holding Corp.

Crosta Mollica and European Pizza Group are to merge, creating a European pizza business with €1 billion in retail sales.

Nexture has announced its acquisition of La Crema, a Dubai-based manufacturer of chocolate and food ingredients for bakery, ice cream and fine pastry applications.

German drinks manufacturer Berentzen-Gruppe, maker of the Berentzen fruit liqueur and schnapps brand, has confirmed it is in talks with US-based Sazerac over a potential takeover deal.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has begun its Phase 1 inquiry into McCormick & Co’s acquisition of Unilever’s food business.

US-headquartered Hain Celestial has entered into an agreement to sell its international business to global private equity firm Aurelius, aiming to streamline its portfolio and create a more ‘focused’ North American business.

Chilean AI food-tech company NotCo has confirmed it has sold its operations in Brazil to local investment firm Ferrara, owner of a portfolio of natural food brands in Brazil and the US.

Agrana is planning to acquire flavour specialist Esarom in a move designed to strengthen its position in tailored food and beverage solutions.

Spanish food group Grupo Fuertes has acquired Teruel-based Jamones Albarracín.

Mane has acquired US-based citrus ingredients specialist Cvista.

General Mills has completed the sale of its business in Brazil to local coffee giant 3corações.