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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.

Lipton Teas and Infusions has agreed to transfer ownership of its two tea processing factories in Türkiye’s Rize region to local tea producer Öz-Gür Çay, pending approval from local authorities.

Windoria, the new combined entity following the merger of La Doria and Winland Foods, has acquired Saudi Arabian sauce and condiment manufacturer Al-Fursan.

BASF has finalised the sale of its Food and Health Performance Ingredients business to Louis Dreyfus Company.

New Zealand dairy group Synlait Milk has agreed to sell its North Island operations to the local unit of US healthcare company Abbott Laboratories.

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, has acquired CJ Youtell Biotech, the enzymes and fermentation subsidiary of CJ Bio.

Ferrero has announced that its $3.1 billion acquisition of WK Kellogg has been completed, marking a new milestone in the company’s North America growth strategy.