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Perrigo Company has agreed to sell its infant formula business to US contract manufacturer MeridianMade in a deal worth up to $175 million.

Mondelēz International has reported strong third-quarter 2026 results, alongside an agreement to acquire Undercover Snacks.

Biospringer by Lesaffre, a fermentation and yeast ingredients specialist, has announced its acquisition of ModuMax, a portfolio of taste modulation solutions developed by DSM-Firmenich.

Baker & Baker has acquired Scottish-based free-from specialist Lazy Day Foods.

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has blocked Zwanenberg Food Group’s proposed acquisition of Unox from Unilever.

California Custom Fruits & Flavors has acquired the Custom Nutritional Ingredients.

Green Rise Foods is set to be acquired by Pereira Verde.

According to reporting from The Times, UK nut butter and snacking brand Pip & Nut is exploring a sale that could value the business at up to £100 million.

AB Akola Group has acquired a 51% stake in Lithuanian beverage producer OMG Bubble Tea, taking control of the company as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the beverage sector.

Primo Brands has opened a new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility for its premium spring water brand The Mountain Valley in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

De’Longhi Group has completed the acquisition of an additional 26.46% stake in its professional coffee division, which includes La Marzocco and Eversys, for €662.5 million, increasing its ownership from 61.56% to 88.02%.

Dry grocery specialists Panzani Group and Cerealis have entered into exclusive negotiations to combine their businesses.