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Diageo has finalised the sale of its Venezuelan rum brand, Cacique, to Bardinet, a player in the Spanish spirits market.

International Beverage has announced the full ownership of Asiaeuro International Beverage (AIB) as it aims to boost growth in Asia.

PepsiCo has completed its acquisition of Mexican-American food brand Siete Foods for $1.2bn.

Carlsberg's £3.3bn acquisition of Britvic has been sanctioned by the High Court, marking a significant consolidation in the beverage sector.

Valeo Foods Group has finalised its acquisition of IDC Holding, an independent producer of wafers, biscuits and confectionery.

Safety Shot has announced plans to acquire plant-based energy drink company Yerbaé Brands.

Novvia Group has announced its acquisition of Saxco International, a manufacturer of rigid packaging solutions for the F&B industry.

Flowers Foods has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Simple Mills for $795 million in cash.

Kerry Group has completed first phase of its €500 million divesture of Kerry Dairy Ireland to Kerry Co-Operative Creameries.

In a move to bolster its presence in the European market, Westfalia has acquired Syros, a Belgian manufacturer of avocado-based products.

TreeHouse Foods has finalised its acquisition of Harris Tea for approximately $205m, marking its position in the private label tea market.

Campari Group has announced the acquisition of all outstanding shares in Trans Beverages Co as of December 2024.