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Valley Milk has formed Francisco Foods, a new entity to acquire substantially all assets of Rizo-Lopez Foods.

European sustainability-focused investor Ambienta has acquired a majority stake in Italian plant-based dairy specialist The Bridge for an undisclosed sum.

Pernod Ricard has confirmed the completion of two previously announced transactions that further streamline its wine operations in California and focus on premium international spirits and champagne.

KDP has acquired the controlling stake in JDE Peets and appointed Rafael Oliveira as CEO of coffee operating unit.

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.