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Weetabix Food Company has acquired Lacka Foods, owner of the Űfit high-protein RTD shake brand, for an undisclosed amount.

Kerry has completed its acquisition of Natreon, a supplier of branded Ayurvedic botanical ingredients based in New Jersey, US.

Tate & Lyle has signed an agreement to acquire Quantum Hi-Tech, a prebiotic dietary fibre business in China, from ChemPartner Pharmatech for $237m.

Diageo has agreed to sell its premium Scotch whisky brand, Windsor, to Bayside/Metis for KRW 200 billion (approx. £124 million).

United Spirits (‘Diageo India’) has announced an investment of INR 31.5 crores ($4.12m approx.) to acquire a 22.5% stake in Nao Spirits & Beverages.

JBS SA has scrapped a proposal to purchase the remaining shares of its US-based subsidiary Pilgrim's Pride, according to Reuters.

Upfield has taken a minority stake in Alternative Foods London, which operates via its egg alternatives and vegan bakery brand, Oggs.

Dutch spirits producer Lucas Bols has completed the acquisition of Tequila Partida from the Shansby Trust and Edrington USA.

Nestlé Health Science has agreed to purchase a majority stake in functional nutrition company, Orgain, from founder Andrew Abraham and Butterfly Equity.

Culligan-owned Quench has acquired drinking water systems provider, Pure Aqua Tech of Michigan, in a move to further expand its footprint.

Salty snacks company Benestar Brands has announced its acquisition of San Francisco-based pork rind producer, 4505 Meats.

Vertical farming company Kalera has entered into a definitive merger agreement with special purpose acquisition company, Agrico Acquisition Corp.