The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry

Taylor Farms has announced the acquisition of Natures Way Foods, a UK fresh prepared food manufacturer based in Chichester, England.

European food manufacturer Cerealto, a producer of biscuits, cereals and snack bars, has announced a majority investment in US-based co-manufacturer Fresca Foods.

Global packaging company Alpla Group has strengthened its presence in south-east Europe through the acquisition of the closure production operations of Serbian manufacturer Energoplast.

Princes Group has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at 475 pence per share, valuing the business at approximately £1.16 billion as it joins the main market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Fonterra’s farmer shareholders have approved the sale of its consumer and associated businesses, known as the Mainland Group, to dairy giant Lactalis for $4.22bn.

Fresh produce companies, Fresh Del Monte and Church Brothers Farms, have announced a strategic agreement involving the sale and transfer of key assets from Fresh Del Monte’s Mann Packing business.

Cold brew coffee brand Hunt and Brew has become the first Australian dairy company to establish manufacturing operations in the UK.

Keurig Dr Pepper has received a $7 billion strategic investment, co-led by Apollo and KKR, to support its acquisition of JDE Peet’s alongside its split into two distinct businesses.

The CMA indicated the merger could reduce competition in the supply of own-label chilled sauces, positioning the combined entity as one of the largest UK suppliers.

B&G Foods has announced the sale of its Green Giant and Le Sieur frozen and shelf-stable vegetable product lines in Canada to Nortera Foods.

The European Commission has given the green light to the proposed merger between FrieslandCampina and Milcobel, concluding that the deal will not significantly impede competition across key dairy markets in Europe.

Unilever has reaffirmed plans to complete the demerger of its Magnum Ice Cream Company by the end of 2025, despite a delay linked to the ongoing US federal government shutdown.