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By bypassing the Phase 1 investigation, the CMA aims to expedite the process, benefiting both ABF and Hovis as they seek regulatory clearance for the acquisition.

Canadian sports nutrition company Cizzle Brands has acquired 100% of Flow Water from RI Flow Sub in a transaction valued at approximately $83.75 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.

Kenyan beer distributor Bia Tosha has filed a case at Kenya’s High Court, asking that Diageo’s $2.3 billion East African Breweries (EABL) sale to Asahi is blocked.

This acquisition, finalised for a purchase price of $750 million, enhances McCormick's foothold in the burgeoning Mexican market.

SACMI has acquired a majority stake in the French-based Groupe Emballage Technologies, strengthening its position in the food packaging sector and expanding its footprint in key European markets.

NewPrinces, the parent group of food and beverage group Princes, has acquired 100% of the corporate capital of Italian baby food specialist Plasmon from The Kraft Heinz Company for €124.3 million.

Savencia has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Quatá Alimentos, a well-established cheese and dairy products manufacturer in Brazil.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is proposing to accept remedies following its investigation into Vandemoortele’s deal to buy Délifrance.

Some of our most-read articles of the year featured popular producers and brands, including Red Bull and PepsiCo, and covered everything from new product launches to political turmoil on the world’s stage. To mark the closure of the year, here are the stories that had you clicking during 2025.

Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to sell its Mumm Napa sparkling wine activities in the US to California-based wine and spirits company Trinchero.

ICL has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bartek Ingredients, a global supplier of food-grade malic and fumaric acid used across food, beverage, confectionery and bakery applications.

GEA has signed an agreement to acquire Hydract, a Denmark-based developer of water-hydraulic process valve technology, strengthening its technology portfolio for the beverage and dairy industries.