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Mergers & Acquisitions
Hormel Foods to sell Brazilian Ceratti business to Zanchetta Alimentos
Hormel Foods Corporation has agreed to sell its Brazilian operations, including the Ceratti brand, to Brazilian food manufacturer Zanchetta Alimentos.
Pernod Ricard divests Bodega Etchart to Molinos Río de la Plata
Molinos Río de la Plata has signed an agreement to acquire Bodega Etchart from Pernod Ricard Argentina.
Unilever reportedly exploring bid for Thorne in potential $4bn deal – Financial Times
According to FT reporting, Unilever is exploring a bid for US-based supplements maker Thorne.
Schouten Europe acquires Bobeldijk Food Group to expand plant-based production capacity
Schouten Europe has acquired fellow plant-based producer Bobeldijk Food Group.
Döhler acquires cocoa-free chocolate innovator Nukoko
Döhler has acquired UK-based food technology company Nukoko, strengthening its position in the rapidly emerging cocoa-free chocolate alternatives market.
Danone strengthens APAC growth with acquisition of Australia’s Made
Danone has announced plans to acquire Australian health-focused food and beverage company Made Group.
Yum Brands to sell Pizza Hut in $2.7bn deal
Yum Brands has entered into definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut for an aggregate $2.7 billion, subject to certain purchase price adjustments.
AeroFarms acquired by Palm Ventures
Vertical farming company AeroFarms has announced its acquisition by an affiliate of Palm Ventures, a family investment office with operations in Austin and Greenwich, US.
MyOva expands women's wellness portfolio with Magnesium Hot Chocolate Nightcap
MyOva has entered the functional hot drinks category with the launch of Magnesium Nightcap.
Nestlé to take full ownership of Yfood nutrition brand
Nestlé has today (3 June 2026) announced it will take full ownership of nutrition brand Yfood, in which it has held a 49% stake since 2023.
Ingredion acquires upcycled prebiotic fibre Benicaros to strengthen functional ingredients portfolio
Ingredion Incorporated has acquired Benicaros, a patented prebiotic fibre derived from upcycled carrot pomace.
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