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Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo has signed an agreement to acquire Brazilian bakery firm Wickbold for an undisclosed sum.

Ranjit Singh Boparan has sold his European poultry operation, Boparan Holdings to his private investment vehicle Boparan Private Office.

Sainsbury’s has acquired ten leasehold stores from HHGL, which trades as Homebase, for conversion into Sainsbury’s supermarkets.

Competition and Markets Authority has initiated a merger inquiry into Müller's anticipated acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy.

The Bonduelle Group has revealed plans to offload its packaged salad businesses in France and Germany.

Mount Franklin Foods has announced the acquisition of assets from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Stuffed Puffs.

Beverage giant Pernod Ricard has acquired a minority stake in premium non-alcoholic agave-based spirit brand Almave.

The proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons Companies has come under intense scrutiny from US Federal Trade Commission

Conagra has finalised the sale of its 51.8% ownership stake in Agro Tech Foods, streamlining its portfolio and enhancing shareholder value.

Yanmar has acquired CLAAS India, a manufacturer of agricultural machinery, through its subsidiary Yanmar Coromandel Agrisolutions.

Campbell has completed the sale of its Pop Secret popcorn business to Our Home, a company that produces better-for-you snacks.

Saco Foods has acquired of Quinoa Corporation, which includes the well-established brands Ancient Harvest and Pamela's.