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Krones has announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in GHS Separationstechnik and the full takeover of Can Systems Worldwide based in the Netherlands.

Winland Foods and La Doria have combined to create a new $4 billion food manufacturing entity, Windoria.

The European Union's antitrust regulators have resumed their investigation into Mars' $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova, the company formerly known as Kellogg.

Honestly Tasty has today (18 September 2025) announced its acquisition of fellow UK artisan vegan cheese brand La Fauxmagerie.

In a move to enhance its offerings in the health and wellness sector, Heartland Food Products Group has acquired the SlimFast US brand from Glanbia.

Baja Aqua-Farms (BAF) has acquired Baja Marine Foods (BMF), a player in the fishing and processing sector based in Baja California, Mexico.

Flavour manufacturer Natara Global has reached an agreement to acquire Treatt, a provider of natural extracts and ingredients, in an all-cash deal.

Diageo has announced the sale of its well-known coffee-cream liqueur brand, Sheridan’s, to Casa Redondo, a prominent Portuguese beverage-alcohol company.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) is set to become the only global pure-play publicly listed entity in the ice cream sector, as it prepares for its demerger from Unilever.

In an open letter addressed to the Magnum Ice Cream Company board, Cohen and Greenfield expressed deep concerns that the brand’s founding values are being compromised under Unilever’s stewardship.

Natra, a producer of private label and co-manufactured chocolate products, has acquired Bredabest, a Dutch supplier of peanut butter and peanut-based ingredients.

Capol, a subsidiary of the Freudenberg Group and a manufacturer of confectionery coatings, has announced its acquisition of Blue Pacific Flavors, a player in natural and organic flavour systems.