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Berlin Packaging has acquired Nissho Jitsugyo, a supplier of packaging products and services to diverse markets and regions across Japan.

Valeo Foods has agreed to acquire IDC Holding, a producer of wafers, biscuits, confectionery and chocolate in Central and Eastern Europe.

T. Hasegawa USA, a subsidiary of global flavour and fragrance giant T. Hasegawa Co, has announced its acquisition of Abelei Flavors.

Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo has signed an agreement to acquire Brazilian bakery firm Wickbold for an undisclosed sum.

Ranjit Singh Boparan has sold his European poultry operation, Boparan Holdings to his private investment vehicle Boparan Private Office.

Sainsbury’s has acquired ten leasehold stores from HHGL, which trades as Homebase, for conversion into Sainsbury’s supermarkets.

Competition and Markets Authority has initiated a merger inquiry into Müller's anticipated acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy.

The Bonduelle Group has revealed plans to offload its packaged salad businesses in France and Germany.

Mount Franklin Foods has announced the acquisition of assets from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Stuffed Puffs.

Beverage giant Pernod Ricard has acquired a minority stake in premium non-alcoholic agave-based spirit brand Almave.

The proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons Companies has come under intense scrutiny from US Federal Trade Commission

Conagra has finalised the sale of its 51.8% ownership stake in Agro Tech Foods, streamlining its portfolio and enhancing shareholder value.