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Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has entered an agreement to acquire JDE Peet’s in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately €15.7 billion.

McCormick & Company has agreed to acquire an additional 25% stake in McCormick de Mexico from long-time joint venture partner Grupo Herdez for $750 million, giving the US flavour manufacturer a controlling 75% interest in the business.

New Zealand-based dairy giant Fonterra has announced a divestment of its global consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis for $2.3 billion.

In a move to bolster its presence in the healthy convenience sector, Premier Foods has acquired Merchant Gourmet, a brand known for its ready-to-eat meals centred around pulses and grains.

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Provisur Technologies, a leading provider of further processing solutions for the protein sector.

80 Acres Farms and Soli Organic have announced a strategic merger aimed at establishing one of the largest and most advanced indoor farming networks globally.

Agrana has announced its strategic acquisition of Mercator-Emba, a Slovenian food manufacturer specialising in syrups and dessert toppings for the foodservice sector.

Finsbury Food Group has acquired a 70% stake in Lola’s Cupcakes, a UK-based player in the premium cupcake and celebration cake sector.

Associated British Foods (ABF), the parent company of Kingsmill, has announced its agreement to acquire Hovis Group in a significant deal...

Century Pacific North America, the US subsidiary of Century Pacific Food, has acquired the Loma Linda plant-based brand from Atlantic Natural Foods.

TasFoods has announced plans to divest its Pyengana Dairy business, a move aimed at reallocating resources to bolster its poultry operations.

The European Commission has cleared Prosus’ €4.1 billion acquisition of Just Eat Takeaway, a deal set to establish the world’s fourth largest food delivery group.