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M&M's and Snickers producer Mars confirms $35.9bn Kellanova acquisition
Food giant Mars is set to acquire Kellanova, the maker of snacks such as Pringles and Cheez-It, for $35.9 billion.
Aug 14, 2024


Utz Brands finalises acquisition of key distribution rights from National Food Corp
Utz Brands has completed its acquisition of 65 direct-store delivery routes in South Florida from National Food Corp.
Aug 13, 2024


Above Food announces $34m acquisition of The Redwood Group’s crop ingredients business
Above Food has entered into an agreement to acquire The Redwood Group’s speciality crop food ingredients division for $34m.
Aug 12, 2024


Conagra Brands adds Sweetwood Smoke to portfolio
US-based CPG firm Conagra Brands has acquired Sweetwood Smoke & Co., maker of Fatty Smoked Meat Sticks.
Aug 12, 2024


Russian authorities block AB InBev sale of JV stake
Russian authorities have blocked the deal in which Anadolu Efes had agreed to buy AB InBev’s stake in their Russian joint venture.
Aug 9, 2024


Mars reportedly considering Kellanova acquisition
Mars is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of Kellanova, the maker of Cheez-It and Pringles, according to Reuters.
Aug 5, 2024


Schenck Process FPM rebrands as Coperion following Hillenbrand acquisition
The company formerly known as Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials (FPM) has officially rebranded to Coperion.
Aug 2, 2024


GoodLife Foods expands presence in Halal food market with Pure Ingredients purchase
GoodLife Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Pure Ingredients, a prominent player in the halal frozen food sector.
Aug 1, 2024


Hill Biscuits acquired by Cerealto UK
Hill Biscuits has been acquired by Cerealto UK, the UK arm of the Spanish agri-food business.
Aug 1, 2024


Newlat Food completes acquisition of Princes Limited, forms New Princes Group
Princes Limited has announced the successful completion of its acquisition by Italy-based Newlat Food.
Jul 31, 2024


Milcobel to sell ice cream business Ysco to investor group
Milcobel has announced plans to sell its subsidiary ice cream producer Ysco to Davidson Kempner Capital Management.
Jul 31, 2024


Ferrero-related company CTH Invest to acquire Nonni’s Bakery
CTH Invest. a Ferrero-related Belgian Holding Company, has revealed plans to purchase Nonni’s Bakery from US private equity firm Vestar...
Jul 29, 2024
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