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Mergers & Acquisitions
Strong Asia sales help drive 11.6% organic revenue growth for Carlsberg in Q3
Carlsberg has posted organic revenue growth of 11.6% for its third quarter, after it was boosted by strong demand in Asia.
China Resources Beer unit to acquire baijiu maker for $1.7bn
A unit of China Resources Beer has agreed to acquire a 55.19% stake in Guizhou Jinsha Jiaojiu Winery Industry for RMB 12.3bn (approx. $1.7bn).
Ausnutria Dairy buys 50% stake in Dutch cheese producer Amalthea
Amalthea and Ausnutria had already been working together prior to the deal; however, the acquisition will allow the companies to combine their strengths.
Abbott to invest $500m in infant formula facility
Abbott Nutrition has announced plans to build a $500m nutrition facility in the US for speciality and metabolic infant formulas.
Fonterra unveils wastewater processing investment at Te Awamutu site
Fonterra has announced an investment to improve wastewater processing at its Te Awamutu site in New Zealand's Waikato region.
Lamb Weston to take full control of European JV
Lamb Weston is paying Meijer Frozen Foods €700m for the remaining 50% share in the business, comprising €525m in cash and €175m of its common stock.
Nestlé raises sales guidance after price hikes boost nine-month results
The packaged food giant has also announced plans to acquire the Seattle's Best Coffee brand from its Global Coffee Alliance partner, Starbucks.
Refresco to acquire Tru Blu Beverages
Beverage contract manufacturer Refresco is expanding its global footprint with a deal to acquire Australian company Tru Blu Beverages.
Smurfit Kappa to invest $100m in biomass boiler
Smurfit Kappa is investing around $100 million in a sustainable biomass boiler at its paper mill facility in Yumbo, Colombia.
PepsiCo posts 8.8% sales growth in Q3, raises full-year outlook
PepsiCo has posted an 8.8% net revenue growth in its third-quarter results for 2022, and now expects its full-year organic revenue to increase by 12%.
Soli Organic raises nearly $125m in Series D funding round
Soli Organic has raised approximately $125m in a Series D funding round led by investment firms CDPQ and Movendo Capital.
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