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Mergers & Acquisitions
Unilever confirms offer from McCormick for food business
Unilever has confirmed it is in discussions with McCormick & Company over a potential sale of its food business.
Valeo expands in Eastern Europe with Prestige acquisition
Valeo Foods Group has agreed to acquire 100% of Prestige-96, marking its latest move to strengthen its position in Europe’s competitive sweet treats and snacking sector.
Unilever and Kraft Heinz considered food merger, Financial Times reports
According to the Financial Times, Kraft Heinz and Unilever recently held talks exploring a ‘mega merger’ of their food brands that would bring Hellmann's mayonnaise and Heinz ketchup under the same roof.
Ferrero to acquire Brazil’s Bold Snacks
Ferrero Group has entered the better-for-you segment in South America with the acquisition of Brazilian premium protein snack company Bold Snacks.
UVESA moves to strengthen Spanish poultry footprint with Payán Hermanos acquisition
UVESA, part of the international food and agri-business MHP Group, has signed an agreement to acquire Payán Hermanos, a poultry company based in Maracena, Granada.
De Kuyper to sell Mandarine Napoléon to Pagès-Vedrenne
De Kuyper Royal Distillers has confirmed plans to sell its Mandarine Napoléon liqueur brand to Pagès-Vedrenne, part of the Iconic Nectars Group.
General Mills to sell Brazil business to 3corações
General Mills has agreed to sell its Brazil business to 3corações, as part of efforts to streamline its portfolio and focus on higher-growth categories.
Tilray agrees on BrewDog US acquisition deal
Tilray Brands has confirmed its latest agreement to acquire certain BrewDog assets in the US, following its purchase of the craft beer group’s UK, Ireland and Australia operations earlier this month.
Flora Food Group agrees to sell Latin American operations to Alicorp
Flora Food Group has agreed to sell its Latin American operations to Alicorp, a major player in food and beverages across South America.
Ferm Food buys former Orkla site to expand fermented ingredient capacity
Danish ingredient manufacturer Ferm Food has acquired a former manufacturing facility from Orkla in Skovlund, Denmark.
Puratos to acquire fellow bakery specialist Dawn Foods
Puratos has entered into an agreement to acquire Dawn Foods, bringing together the two companies’ complementary bakery and patisserie capabilities.
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