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Froneri has announced plans to acquire the European ice cream operations of Food Union, expanding its footprint across Northern and Eastern Europe.

Coca-Cola will be hit with a $1 billion impairment charge as part of a restructuring of its African bottling operations.

Mowi, a global seafood company, has revealed that its acquisition of a controlling stake in Nova Sea has received approval from the European Commission.

Unilever says there will be a delay in the timeline for the demerger of its Magnum Ice Cream Company, citing the ongoing US federal government shutdown as a significant factor.

The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have announced the sale of a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to Coca-Cola HBC.

FMCG manufacturer and supplier Supreme has acquired the trade and selected UK and European assets of SlimFast from Glanbia in a £20 million deal, announced today.

Coffee technology company Cropster has acquired Firescope, a South Korean developer of roasting software, strengthening its presence in the Asian speciality coffee market.

Frank Roberts & Sons has been acquired by Boparan Private Office, securing the future of the 138-year-old Northwich bakery and preserving 433 jobs.

French cultivated food companies Gourmey and Vital Meat have merged to create PARIMA, a new entity focused on developing cell-based animal products including duck and chicken.

Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a stake in KDP, coinciding with its announcement of plans to acquire coffee maker JDE Peet's for approx. $18bn.

Glass Recycling Coalition and the Glass Recycling Foundation have officially merged under the GRF banner to create a new streamlined organisation.

Italian Wine Brands has agreed to sell its site in Valle Talloria, Italy, to Caffo Group, for the production of Caffo’s Cinzano Italian vermouth and sparkling wine brand.