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Upfield has taken a minority stake in Alternative Foods London, which operates via its egg alternatives and vegan bakery brand, Oggs.

Dutch spirits producer Lucas Bols has completed the acquisition of Tequila Partida from the Shansby Trust and Edrington USA.

Nestlé Health Science has agreed to purchase a majority stake in functional nutrition company, Orgain, from founder Andrew Abraham and Butterfly Equity.

Culligan-owned Quench has acquired drinking water systems provider, Pure Aqua Tech of Michigan, in a move to further expand its footprint.

Salty snacks company Benestar Brands has announced its acquisition of San Francisco-based pork rind producer, 4505 Meats.

Vertical farming company Kalera has entered into a definitive merger agreement with special purpose acquisition company, Agrico Acquisition Corp.

Upside Foods, formerly Memphis Meats, has announced its acquisition of Wisconsin-based cultivated seafood company Cultured Decadence.

Viterra has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire the grain and ingredients business of Gavilon Agriculture Investment, for $1.1 billion.

C.H. Guenther & Son, a provider of branded and private label food products, has acquired Baldinger and Sons bakeries for an undisclosed sum.

Benson Hill has announced the acquisition of ZFS Creston, a food-grade white flake and soy flour manufacturer, for approximately $102 million.

TricorBraun has acquired Zuckerman Honickman and Vessel Packaging in a move to strengthen its position in the beverage packaging market.

Private equity firm MidOcean Partners has acquired Casper’s Ice Cream, a manufacturer and distributor of frozen novelty and ice cream products.