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The Compleat Food Group has completed the acquisition of Greencore’s sauces and soups business in Bristol, UK, following approval from the Competition and Markets Authority.

Mars Food & Nutrition has appointed Tim Mooney to the role of general manager for UK and Ireland, effective 2 February 2026.

Dolf van den Brink, CEO and chairman of the executive board at Heineken, will step down from his position on 31 May 2026.

The report highlights that the growth in exports was primarily driven by significant price increases in key categories such as beef and dairy.

As US food and beverage companies navigate a shifting economic and consumer landscape, dealmakers are weighing cautious optimism against market volatility.

Suntory Global Spirits, a leading player in the premium spirits market, has announced the appointment of Davin Nugent as President of Global Ready-To-Drink.

Unilever Indonesia has agreed to divest its tea business in Indonesia, including the SariWangi brand, to Savoria Kreasi Rasa, a subsidiary of Djarum Group.

Kenyan beer distributor Bia Tosha has filed a case at Kenya’s High Court, asking that Diageo’s $2.3 billion East African Breweries (EABL) sale to Asahi is blocked.

Trivest Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in founder- and family-owned businesses, has sold IPMF (operating as NaturPak) to PPC.

This acquisition, finalised for a purchase price of $750 million, enhances McCormick's foothold in the burgeoning Mexican market.

Saudi Arabia is cautiously easing its alcohol ban, a limited shift prompting global food, beverage and hospitality groups to reassess the kingdom’s consumer market.

NewPrinces, the parent group of food and beverage group Princes, has acquired 100% of the corporate capital of Italian baby food specialist Plasmon from The Kraft Heinz Company for €124.3 million.