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The UK Competitions and Markets Authority has today (20 August 2026) cleared Danone’s £864 million acquisition of plant-based nutrition brand Huel.

Ferrero Group has agreed to acquire US better-for-you food brand Purely Elizabeth.

Procter & Gamble has agreed to acquire science-backed health and wellness brand Thorne.

Nichols has acquired Irish functional vitamin beverage brand VitHit in a £64 million deal, aligning with its strategy to strengthen its portfolio by investing in differentiated soft drinks brands.

Vandemoortele has completed the final phase of its acquisition of US-based Banneton Bakery

Orkla Snacks has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares in The European Candy Group (CCI), a European producer of vegan sugar confectionery products.

Rise Baking Company has completed its acquisition of Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery, expanding its manufacturing capabilities in the US.

Meat and seafood manufacturer Hilton Foods has agreed to sell its Dutch-based vegan and vegetarian business, Dalco Food, to LiveKindly Collective for £5.4 million. The deal follows LiveKindly’s recent acquisition of German plant-based food brand Greenforce, with the company continuing to expand its portfolio in the plant-based space. Other brands under the LiveKindly Collective include Fry’s Family Foods, Like, and Oumph. LiveKindly’s mission is to help drive the shift forward a more...

Campari Group has agreed to sell its Bisquit & Dubouché Cognac and Cabo Wabo Tequila brands to Cobblestone Brands, a premium spirits company based in Dublin, Ireland.