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Mergers & Acquisitions
Italicus founder Giuseppe Gallo steps down as CEO following full Pernod Ricard acquisition
Giuseppe Gallo, CEO of Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, has stepped down following its full acquisition and integration into Pernod Ricard.
Unilever puts Colman’s mustard brand up for sale amid McCormick deal
Unilever has confirmed that it is seeking a buyer for its Colman’s mustard brand as it looks to address potential competition concerns surrounding the planned combination of its food business with McCormick.
Prime Drink Group targets RTD growth with $7m Beach Day Every Day acquisition
Prime Drink Group has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire Beach Day Every Day.
Royal A-ware moves to acquire LaBan Foods
Royal A-ware has announced the proposed acquisition of LaBan Foods, a move that would expand the dairy company’s product portfolio into butter specialities.
Strategic Beverage Services acquires BevZero US operations
Strategic Beverage Services has acquired BevZero, creating what the companies describe as the largest dealcoholisation service provider in the US.
Vandemoortele must sell Worcester pastry facility after ruling from UK CMA
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ordered Vandemoortele to sell its Worcester laminated dough production facility and UK sales operations in Staines-upon-Thames following its acquisition of Délifrance, announced last year.
Danone’s £864m Huel acquisition cleared by UK competition watchdog
The UK Competitions and Markets Authority has today (20 August 2026) cleared Danone’s £864 million acquisition of plant-based nutrition brand Huel.
Canada’s Competition Bureau moves to block Nortera’s acquisition of Green Giant and Le Sieur business
Canada’s Competition Bureau is seeking to block Nortera Food’s proposed acquisition of B&G Foods Canada’s Green Giant and Le Sieur vegetable business.
JSB Industries acquires Fave’wich brand in move to grow refrigerated grab-and-go
JSB Industries has acquired the crustless sandwich brand Fave’Wich from Gold Medal Bakery.
Pilgrim’s Europe to acquire Walkers Deli & Sausage from Samworth Brothers
Pilgrim’s Europe has announced plans to acquire Walkers Deli & Sausage Company from Samworth Brothers, expanding its presence in the UK premium pork market.
Sazerac agrees to acquire UK spirits brand Au Vodka
Sazerac has entered into a binding agreement to acquire UK vodka and ready-to-drink (RTD) brand Au Vodka.
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