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Molinos Río de la Plata has signed an agreement to acquire Bodega Etchart from Pernod Ricard Argentina.

Schouten Europe has acquired fellow plant-based producer Bobeldijk Food Group.

Döhler has acquired UK-based food technology company Nukoko, strengthening its position in the rapidly emerging cocoa-free chocolate alternatives market.

Danone has announced plans to acquire Australian health-focused food and beverage company Made Group.

Lactalis has acquired UK direct-to-consumer nutrition brand Protein Works in a move aimed at accelerating the business’s expansion across the UK and international markets.

Plukon Food Group has agreed to acquire Spanish poultry company Avícola Moraleja (Avimosa), strengthening its presence in the Iberian market and expanding its vertically integrated poultry operations in central Spain.

Arla Foods is deepening its investment in Australia through the acquisition of family-owned cottage cheese producer Brancourts.

Private equity firms including Blackstone and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice are exploring potential bids for The Magnum Ice Cream Company, according to a Reuters report citing sources familiar with the matter.

Tate & Lyle has confirmed it is in discussions with US peer Ingredion over a possible cash offer for the UK food ingredients group, following a series of "earlier approaches" from the company.