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The joint venture includes a transaction to acquire the remaining stake in local dairy group Mastellone Hermanos, creating a newly integrated dairy leader in the region.

Fresh Del Monte Produce has completed the acquisition of select assets from Del Monte Foods.

Le Duff Group has announced the acquisition of Spain's Panamar Bakery Group, marking the largest single transaction in the French conglomerate's history.

Molson Coors has announced the acquisition of Atomic Brands, adding RTD cocktail brand Monaco Cocktails to its portfolio.

Varun Beverages has announced the acquisition of South African dairy company Crickley Dairy through its subsidiary, The Beverage Company.

Danone has entered into an agreement to acquire UK plant-based functional nutrition brand Huel, in a major deal reported to be worth around €1 billion.

Unilever has confirmed it is in discussions with McCormick & Company over a potential sale of its food business.

Valeo Foods Group has agreed to acquire 100% of Prestige-96, marking its latest move to strengthen its position in Europe’s competitive sweet treats and snacking sector.

According to the Financial Times, Kraft Heinz and Unilever recently held talks exploring a ‘mega merger’ of their food brands that would bring Hellmann's mayonnaise and Heinz ketchup under the same roof.

Ferrero Group has entered the better-for-you segment in South America with the acquisition of Brazilian premium protein snack company Bold Snacks.

UVESA, part of the international food and agri-business MHP Group, has signed an agreement to acquire Payán Hermanos, a poultry company based in Maracena, Granada.

De Kuyper Royal Distillers has confirmed plans to sell its Mandarine Napoléon liqueur brand to Pagès-Vedrenne, part of the Iconic Nectars Group.