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Danone has completed the acquisition of Kate Farms, a US provider of plant-based clinical nutrition, from Novo Holdings.

Bunge has completed the sale of its North America dry corn and corn masa milling business, the company announced yesterday (1 July 2025) as it continues to streamline operations ahead of its planned merger with Canadian grain handler Viterra.

Bubbies Ice Cream, a brand of mochi ice cream in the natural food sector, has been acquired by Marubeni Corporation, a major Japanese trading and investment firm.

William Grant & Sons (WG&S) has completed the acquisition of The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt brands from The 1887 Company, a move that enhances its presence in the Scotch whisky category.

Spirits producer and operator Licor Zone Mexico has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire a 10% equity stake in alcohol-free spirits group Arkay Beverages.

Finnebrogue, a Northern Ireland-based food manufacturer, has officially become part of Sofina Foods, a player in the food industry across Europe and Canada

The divestiture encompasses several well-known yogurt brands, including Yoplait, Go-Gurt, Oui, Mountain High and :ratio, along with manufacturing facilities located in Tennessee and Michigan.

Mars' proposed acquisition of Kellanova has received a crucial endorsement from the US Federal Trade Commission, but now faces scrutiny from the European Commission.

Danone has acquired Belgian biotics firm The Akkermansia Company (TAC).

The decision-making boards at Arla Foods and DMK Group have voted in favour of the merger of the two companies, which was announced earlier this year.

Diageo India (United Spirits Limited) has announced the acquisition of a majority controlling stake in Nao Spirits, the Indian craft distiller behind popular gin brands Greater Than and Hapusa.

According to reporting by Reuters, global snack giant Mars’ $36bn takeover bid for Kellanova is set to face a full-scale EU antitrust investigation which could require Mars to divest assets.