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UAE-based Agthia Group has acquired a majority stake in Nabil Foods, a regional producer of frozen and chilled processed protein products.

Barilla has purchased a majority stake in Pasta Evangelists, a UK company which delivers fresh pasta recipe boxes direct-to-consumers.

Coca-Cola has sold its Zico Coconut Water brand to PowerPlant Ventures, just months after it revealed plans to discontinue the drink.

Thailand-based SCG Packaging has closed its acquisition of UK foodservice packaging solution provider, Go-Pak, initiating a first payment of £77.5m.

Orkla Care's Health and Sports Nutrition Group subsidiary has acquired Norwegian sports nutrition brand Proteinfabrikken for an undisclosed sum.

Utz Brands has entered into a definitive agreement with Snak King Corp to acquire certain assets of the Vitner's snack brand.

UK-based Nomad Foods has entered into exclusive negotiations with Fortenova Group to acquire its frozen food business portfolio.

British dairy exporter Somerdale International has acquired the blended cheese business of Abergavenny Fine Foods for an undisclosed sum.

Corby Spirit and Wine has announced the retirement of president and CEO Patrick O'Driscoll and named Nicolas Krantz as his successor, effective 1 July 2020.

Mondelēz International has reached an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Give & Go, a North American sweet baked goods company, in a move to broaden its position in snacking.

Irish food wholesaler Musgrave has agreed to acquire Drink Inc for an undisclosed sum, in a move that will strengthen its market offering portfolio.

Mondelēz International has secured a deal to acquire a majority interest in Perfect Snacks, a US maker of refrigerated nutrition bars.