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EPL Limited has agreed to merge with Indovida India in a deal that will create a consumer packaging platform focused on emerging markets, with a combined valuation of around $2 billion.

Unilever and McCormick & Company have entered into an agreement to combine McCormick with Unilever’s Food business, excluding India and certain other areas.

Bansk Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in So Good So You for an undisclosed sum.

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have confirmed they are in discussions over a potential merger.

The UK’s competition watchdog has provisionally cleared key aspects of the proposed merger between Associated British Foods (ABF) and Hovis, while raising specific competition concerns in Northern Ireland.

The joint venture includes a transaction to acquire the remaining stake in local dairy group Mastellone Hermanos, creating a newly integrated dairy leader in the region.

Fresh Del Monte Produce has completed the acquisition of select assets from Del Monte Foods.

Le Duff Group has announced the acquisition of Spain's Panamar Bakery Group, marking the largest single transaction in the French conglomerate's history.

Molson Coors has announced the acquisition of Atomic Brands, adding RTD cocktail brand Monaco Cocktails to its portfolio.

Varun Beverages has announced the acquisition of South African dairy company Crickley Dairy through its subsidiary, The Beverage Company.

Danone has entered into an agreement to acquire UK plant-based functional nutrition brand Huel, in a major deal reported to be worth around €1 billion.

Unilever has confirmed it is in discussions with McCormick & Company over a potential sale of its food business.