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Mergers & Acquisitions
Generous Brands completes Health-Ade acquisition
Generous Brands, a player in the premium refrigerated beverage sector and a portfolio company of Butterfly Equity, has completed its acquisition of kombucha brand Health-Ade.
Dole divests fresh vegetables division to Arable Capital Partners
Dole has announced the completion of the sale of its fresh vegetables division to Arable Capital Partners, the parent company of Organicgirl.
B&G Foods divests Le Sueur to McCall Farms
B&G Foods has announced the sale of its Le Sueur brand – which includes a range of premium canned vegetables such as sweet peas, green beans and carrots – to McCall Farms.
Goldman Sachs set for €15bn Froneri deal, Financial Times reports
According to a Financial Times report, Goldman Sachs is set to buy into ice cream company Froneri at a €15bn valuation including debt.
ACCC reviews Bega Cheese's proposed acquisition of Fonterra's consumer operations
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has initiated an informal review of Bega Cheese Limited's proposal to acquire certain consumer and dairy ingredient businesses from New Zealand-based Fonterra Co-operative Group.
Ardent Mills to acquire Stone Mill in North Dakota, US
Flour milling and ingredient company Ardent Mills has entered into an agreement to acquire Stone Mill, a speciality grain cleaning facility in Richardton, North Dakota.
UAC of Nigeria to acquire Chivita|Hollandia from Coca-Cola Company
UAC of Nigeria has agreed to acquire Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited) from The Coca-Cola Company, a significant move that enhances UAC’s footprint in Nigeria's fast-moving consumer goods sector.
FrieslandCampina divests Romanian operations to Bonafarm Group
In a move to streamline its European operations, FrieslandCampina has announced the sale of its Romanian subsidiary to Bonafarm Group, a player in the regional food and beverage sector.
Ty Nant strengthens portfolio with acquisition of Strathmore Water from AG Barr
Ty Nant, a player in the premium bottled water sector, has acquired Strathmore Water from AG Barr, marking a significant strategic move for both brands.
European Commission pauses antitrust investigation into Mars’ $36bn Kellanova takeover – Reuters
The European Commission has paused its investigation into Mars’ $36bn takeover of fellow food giant Kellanova while awaiting data requested from the companies, according to a Reuters report.
Mighty Drinks plant milk brand secures buyer after entering administration
The Mighty Drinks plant milk brand, which appointed administrators from Interpath in June 2025, has been sold to alternative protein company The Mighty Kitchen.
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