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Jasper Wyman & Son (Wyman's) has acquired the wild blueberry assets of Ellsworth, US-based Allen's Blueberry Freezer for an undisclosed sum.

Meal kit company HelloFresh has agreed to acquire Australian ready-to-eat meal manufacturer Youfoodz for AUD 125m (approximately $93.3m).

Dawn Foods has strengthened its position in Portugal with the acquisition of bakery products distributor Icopa for an undisclosed sum.

Mondelēz International has agreed to acquire Chipita, a manufacturer of croissants and baked snacks in central and eastern Europe, for $2bn.

Saputo has announced two acquisitions in the dairy alternatives and value-added ingredients sectors, representing a combined investment of CAD 187m.

Unilever has agreed to acquire US supplements brand and lifestyle company, Onnit, as it continues to expand its consumer health offerings.

UAE-based Agthia Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Egyptian processed meat producer and owner of the Atyab brand, Ismailia Investments.

Mondelēz International is continuing its expansion in the snacking sector, as it agrees to acquire UK performance nutrition company Grenade.

Mondelēz International has announced that it has acquired Australian premium cracker company Gourmet Food Holdings, for an undisclosed amount.

Plant-based group The Very Good Food Company has completed its acquisition of The Cultured Nut, an artisan vegan cheese producer in Canada.

Mill Rock Packaging Packaging Partners has acquired All Packaging Company, a designer and manufacturer of custom paperboard packaging.

Fresh fruit distributor Unifrutti has expanded into the vegetable sector after finalising its acquisition of Dimifruit in Almeria.