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JBS has acquired 50% of the control of South American egg producer, Mantiqueira Brasil, marking its entry into a new protein segment.

Drinks giant Diageo has confirmed the sale of its 80.4% shareholding in Guinness Ghana Breweries to Castel Group for $81 million.

Ferrero Group has acquired protein snack company Power Crunch from Bio-Nutritional Research Group.

InvestIndustrial has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Spanish ice cream producer Grupo Alacant.

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.