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Saudi Arabian F&B group Almarai Company has signed an agreement to acquire water company Pure Beverages Industry Company in a deal valued at SAR 1.04 bn (approx. $277m).

The JM Smucker Company is grappling with operational and financial challenges as it integrates Hostess Brands, which it acquired in November 2023.

Cargill has announced its agreement to acquire 100% ownership of Teys Investments, an Australian beef producer. This acquisition marks a significant transition in ownership, as Teys has been jointly owned by the Teys family and Cargill for the past 14 years.

Post Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 8th Avenue Food & Provisions in a deal worth $880 million.

General Mills has announced that the regulatory review for the sale of its US yogurt business to Lactalis is complete and has been cleared.

The Kraft Heinz Company has announced that its board of directors and executive leadership team are evaluating potential strategic transactions to unlock shareholder value.

Cranswick has acquired sausage manufacturer James T Blakeman & Co for £32 million.

The net purchase price stands at $1.65 billion, with an additional earnout tied to performance targets.

Verde Valle Foods has acquired A Dozen Cousins, a brand recognised for its ready-to-eat beans, rice and seasoning sauces inspired by traditional Creole, Caribbean and Latin American cuisines.