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Cantaloupe has completed the acquisition of micro market solutions provider, Three Square Market, for $41m, comprised of 90% cash and 10% stock.

Ferrero has announced an agreement to acquire Blue Bunny and Bomb Pop ice cream maker, Wells Enterprises, for an undisclosed amount.

Italian cheese company Gennaro Auricchio has announced the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of 3BLatte Caseificio (3B Latte).

California Dairies, a dairy farmer-owned cooperative, has agreed to acquire DairyAmerica for an undisclosed sum, effective 1 January 2023.

AG Barr has announced the acquisition of energy drink maker Boost from the company’s founder Simon Gray and his wife Alison.

Italian coffee producer Lavazza has made a binding offer to acquire online coffee company, MaxiCoffee, according to Reuters.

New spirits group Magellan & Cheers has purchased Spanish vermouth brand Perucchi for an undisclosed amount, marking its first acquisition.

Firmenich and DSM have announced the launch of the Exchange Offer as part of their merger process, which was first announced in May.

Smurfit Kappa has signed an agreement to acquire Spanish bag-in-box packaging facility, Pusa Pack, for an undisclosed amount.

Alkaline water company Flow Beverage has sold its Verona, Virginia, production facility to BioSteel Sports Nutrition for $19.5m.

American Beverage Corporation, a subsidiary of Harvest Hill Beverage Company, has announced its acquisition of Poppilu for an undisclosed sum.

E & J Gallo Winery has announced its acquisition of Californian wine producer, Denner Vineyards, for an undisclosed amount.