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Unilever to divest The Vegetarian Butcher to Vivera
Unilever has today announced a binding agreement to sell its plant-based brand, The Vegetarian Butcher, to Dutch company Vivera.
PepsiCo to acquire prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95bn
PepsiCo has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Poppi, a rapidly growing prebiotic soda brand, for approximately $1.95 billion.
Next Century Spirits expands portfolio with Blue Chair Bay Rum acquisition
US based spirits company, Next Century Spirits has acquired Blue Chair Rum
Bakkavor rejects Greencore’s £1.14bn merger proposal
British food manufacturer Bakkavor has rejected two takeover bids from Ireland-headquartered convenience food producer, Greencore.
Yeo Valley acquires The Collective UK in latest dairy sector consolidation
eo Valley Production has acquired Epicurean Dairy (UK), the owner of premium yogurt brand The Collective.
ADM explores divesture of futures clearing arm – Bloomberg
ADM is evaluating the potential divesture of its futures brokerage subsidiary, ADM Investor Services (ADMIS).
The Compleat Food Group acquires The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co
In a move to bolster its position in the UK chilled prepared food market, The Compleat Food Group has acquired The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co
Dutch Gold Honey acquired by New Water Capital
Dutch Gold, a US producer of ethically sourced honey and the related businesses have been acquired by New Water Capital
Sauces and condiments drive M&A activity in food and beverage industry
The sauces and condiments sector is seeing a surge in M&A activity, highlighting strong investor confidence and market growth.
Danish firm acquires majority stake in ice cream producer Hansens
Danish investment firm Den Sociale Kapitalfond has acquired a 60% stake in the family-owned ice cream producer Hansens Is.
Colavita expands in pasta and tomato markets with Vitelli Foods acquisition
Colavita USA, known for its premium Italian specialty food products, has announced its acquisition of Vitelli Foods.
