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Sazerac has entered into a binding agreement to acquire UK vodka and ready-to-drink (RTD) brand Au Vodka.

Second Nature Brands has completed its previously announced acquisition of meat snack producer Tillamook Country Smoker.

Sargento Foods has signed a definitive agreement to acquire California-based La Terra Fina, a producer of premium dips, spreads and refrigerated quiches.

Griesson-de Beukelaer is expanding its presence in the US with the acquisition of DeBeukelaer Corporation

Vita Coco has acquired super-premium Thai coconut water producer Copra.

German snack manufacturer Intersnack Group has agreed to acquire US salty snacks producer Utz Brands in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $2.9 billion.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an initial review into McCormick and Company’s proposed acquisition of Unilever’s food business.

Royal A-ware has agreed to acquire a 35% stake in Amalthea, a producer of goat’s cheese, other goat dairy products and organic cow’s cheese.

Canadian dairy cooperative Agropur has agreed to sell its fine cheese business to Lactalis.