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Mergers & Acquisitions
Mowi secures EU approval for Nova Sea acquisition
Mowi, a global seafood company, has revealed that its acquisition of a controlling stake in Nova Sea has received approval from the European Commission.
Unilever postpones $15bn Magnum demerger amid US government shutdown
Unilever says there will be a delay in the timeline for the demerger of its Magnum Ice Cream Company, citing the ongoing US federal government shutdown as a significant factor.
Coca-Cola Company sells controlling stake in African bottler to Coca-Cola HBC
The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have announced the sale of a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to Coca-Cola HBC.
Supreme acquires SlimFast UK and Europe from Glanbia in £20m deal
FMCG manufacturer and supplier Supreme has acquired the trade and selected UK and European assets of SlimFast from Glanbia in a £20 million deal, announced today.
Cropster acquires South Korea’s Firescope to expand reach in Asian coffee market
Coffee technology company Cropster has acquired Firescope, a South Korean developer of roasting software, strengthening its presence in the Asian speciality coffee market.
Roberts Bakery's future secured through Boparan Private Office investment
Frank Roberts & Sons has been acquired by Boparan Private Office, securing the future of the 138-year-old Northwich bakery and preserving 433 jobs.
Gourmey and Vital Meat merge to form PARIMA
French cultivated food companies Gourmey and Vital Meat have merged to create PARIMA, a new entity focused on developing cell-based animal products including duck and chicken.
Starboard Value takes stake in Keurig Dr Pepper amid JDE Peet's acquisition
Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a stake in KDP, coinciding with its announcement of plans to acquire coffee maker JDE Peet's for approx. $18bn.
Glass Recycling Coalition and Glass Recycling Foundation merge companies
Glass Recycling Coalition and the Glass Recycling Foundation have officially merged under the GRF banner to create a new streamlined organisation.
Caffo Group to buy Valle Talloria site from Italian Wine Brands for Cinzano production
Italian Wine Brands has agreed to sell its site in Valle Talloria, Italy, to Caffo Group, for the production of Caffo’s Cinzano Italian vermouth and sparkling wine brand.
Lipton Teas and Infusions to sell Turkish tea factories to Öz-Gür Çay
Lipton Teas and Infusions has agreed to transfer ownership of its two tea processing factories in Türkiye’s Rize region to local tea producer Öz-Gür Çay, pending approval from local authorities.
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