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Macroalgae manufacturer Marine Biologics has acquired Spoitz Enterprises, a Canadian firm known for its macroalgae biochemical engineering.

Belgian dairy companies Vache Bleue Group and Flanders Food Production (FFP) have merged to form the European Dairy Company.

Albertsons has terminated its planned $24.6 billion merger with Kroger following court rulings blocking the deal due to antitrust concerns.

SHS Drinks has announced its acquisition of Shandy Shack, a British brand in the mid-strength ABV beer space.

Constellation Brands has reached an agreement with global spirits company Sazerac, to divest its Svdeka vodka brand for an undisclosed sum.

Ty Nant has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Fonthill Water and Decantae Mineral Water from Primo Water.

KPS Capital Partners first announced back in June that Eviosys (one of its portfolio companies), will be sold to Sonoco for €3.615 billion.

TreeHouse Foods has agreed to acquire private brand tea business operations of Harris Freeman & Co (Harris Tea) for $205 million.

One Rock Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Europe Snacks, a manufacturer of private label savoury snacks in Europe.

Grupo Bimbo has initiated legal proceedings against Maple Leaf Foods and several former senior officers, seeking CAD $2 billion in damages.

Agrana has entered into a joint venture agreement with Ingredion, marking a new step in the evolution of starch production in Romania.

Supreme, a UK-based consumer goods company, has bought Typhoo Tea out of administration.