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KDP has signed a definitive agreed to acquire Ghost Lifestyle and Ghost Beverages, making a move in the fast-growing energy drink sector.

White Bridge Investments has sold its portfolio company, Nutkao Group – a producer of chocolate and nut products – to Teralys.

JM Smucker has agreed to sell its Voortman cookie brand to Second Nature Brands for approximately $305 million in cash.

Müller has announced that it has received approval from the CMA regarding its acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy.

JAB has agreed to purchase Mondelēz International's 86 million shares in JDE Peet’s for €25.10 per share.

Belgian brewery Brouwerij Martens has announced its acquisition of United Dutch Breweries from European investment company Gimv.

Pernod Ricard to sell Minttu and Nordic local brands to Hartwall

North American ingredient solutions provider NutriScience Innovations has acquired XSTO Solutions.

Arla Foods has announced a non-binding offer to acquire a majority stake in the Arabian Food Industries Company, commonly known as Domty.

Unilever has announced the sale of its Russian subsidiary, Unilever Russia, to Arnest Group.

Sustainable packaging company Mondi has invested €95m to boost efficiency and sustainability at its Świecie containerboard mill in Poland.

Natra, a player in the European chocolate market, has acquired Gudrun, a well-established manufacturer of Belgian chocolates and truffles.