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US-headquartered Hain Celestial has entered into an agreement to sell its international business to global private equity firm Aurelius, aiming to streamline its portfolio and create a more ‘focused’ North American business.

Chilean AI food-tech company NotCo has confirmed it has sold its operations in Brazil to local investment firm Ferrara, owner of a portfolio of natural food brands in Brazil and the US.

Agrana is planning to acquire flavour specialist Esarom in a move designed to strengthen its position in tailored food and beverage solutions.

Spanish food group Grupo Fuertes has acquired Teruel-based Jamones Albarracín.

Mane has acquired US-based citrus ingredients specialist Cvista.

General Mills has completed the sale of its business in Brazil to local coffee giant 3corações.

Barilla Group is set to acquire Goodles, the fast-growing mac and cheese brand founded in 2020 with a focus on combining indulgent comfort food with improved nutrition.

Bunge Global has agreed to sell two sugarcane mills in Brazil to COFCO International.

Nestlé has agreed to divest its mainstream vitamins, minerals and supplements business to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion, expected to close by the first half of 2027.

Keurig Dr Pepper has agreed to sell its full equity stake in Chobani back to the company for $800 million, as well as its manufacturing facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for approximately $125 million.

According to a Sky News report, European Pizza Group – which is jointly owned by Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners – is ‘closing in on’ a deal to buy premium pizza brand Crosta Mollica.

Valeo Foods Group has agreed to sell its Irish shelf-stable food business, Valeo Foods Ireland, to streamline its portfolio to an investor group led by Hilliard Lombard, the former chief executive officer of the company's Irish operations.