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Keurig Dr Pepper’s $18 billion bid for JDE Peet’s signals rapid coffee consolidation as record bean prices and supply shocks squeeze margins.

According to reports, Coca-Cola has halted its plans to sell Costa Coffee, the UK-based coffee chain that it acquired for $5.1 billion back in 2018.

L Catterton has announced the acquisition of Good Culture, a rapidly growing cottage cheese brand, in a deal valued at more than $500 million.

The Compleat Food Group has completed the acquisition of Greencore’s sauces and soups business in Bristol, UK, following approval from the Competition and Markets Authority.

Kenya’s High Court has allowed regulatory reviews to proceed for Diageo’s $2.3 billion sale of its majority stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to Asahi Group Holdings.

The transaction is valued at approximately $3 billion and is expected to enhance AB InBev's operational control over its packaging facilities, which are critical to its supply chain.

Unilever Indonesia has agreed to divest its tea business in Indonesia, including the SariWangi brand, to Savoria Kreasi Rasa, a subsidiary of Djarum Group.

By bypassing the Phase 1 investigation, the CMA aims to expedite the process, benefiting both ABF and Hovis as they seek regulatory clearance for the acquisition.

Canadian sports nutrition company Cizzle Brands has acquired 100% of Flow Water from RI Flow Sub in a transaction valued at approximately $83.75 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.

Kenyan beer distributor Bia Tosha has filed a case at Kenya’s High Court, asking that Diageo’s $2.3 billion East African Breweries (EABL) sale to Asahi is blocked.

This acquisition, finalised for a purchase price of $750 million, enhances McCormick's foothold in the burgeoning Mexican market.

SACMI has acquired a majority stake in the French-based Groupe Emballage Technologies, strengthening its position in the food packaging sector and expanding its footprint in key European markets.