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Independent drinks company Global Brands has announced the acquisition of three alcohol brands from Molson Coors Beverage Company.

Hershey has been sued by a consumer who alleges the company has sold chocolate containing harmful levels of lead and cadmium, according to Reuters.

Liberation Labs has closed a $20m funding round to purchase and develop a site to build its first commercial-scale precision-fermentation facility.

While the pandemic caused disruptions in the F&B industry, 2021 still saw significant mergers & acquisitions. Below are the top ten M&A stories from FoodBev

The F&B industry saw a significant amount of mergers and acquisitions this year, with companies seeking to expand their businesses internationally.

Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of Marco Beverage Systems, a beverage dispensing solutions manufacturer, for an undisclosed sum.

Pernod Ricard France has acquired a majority stake in Cockorico, a French brand specialising in premium ready-to-serve cocktails.

Orkla Confectionery & Snacks has agreed to purchase 100% of Swedish confectionery company Bubs Godis for an undisclosed amount.

Japanese plastic film manufacturer, Gunze, has announced plans to launch GEOPLAS HCT3, a heat-shrinkable film with recycled resin, in January 2023.

IFF has entered an agreement to sell its Savory Solutions Group to PAI Partners for around $900m and intends to use the cash to pay down outstanding debt.

Abbott Laboratories is withdrawing from the Chinese infant formula market by 2023 to focus on its "growing adult nutrition business".

US nut processor, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, has purchased “substantially all of the assets” of the Just the Cheese brand from Specialty Cheese Company.