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Fonterra completes mainland group sale to Lactalis

Fonterra completes mainland group sale to Lactalis

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra Co-operative Group has completed the sale of its global consumer and associated businesses, collectively known as Mainland Group, to French dairy multinational Lactalis.

Unilever and McCormick agree on $44.8bn merger

Unilever and McCormick agree on $44.8bn merger

Unilever and McCormick & Company have entered into an agreement to combine McCormick with Unilever’s Food business, excluding India and certain other areas.

Bansk Group acquires majority stake in So Good So You

Bansk Group acquires majority stake in So Good So You

Bansk Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in So Good So You for an undisclosed sum.

CMA flags Northern Ireland concerns in ABF and Hovis merger

CMA flags Northern Ireland concerns in ABF and Hovis merger

The UK’s competition watchdog has provisionally cleared key aspects of the proposed merger between Associated British Foods (ABF) and Hovis, while raising specific competition concerns in Northern Ireland.

Bridor acquires Panamar bakery group in largest deal yet for Le Duff

Bridor acquires Panamar bakery group in largest deal yet for Le Duff

Le Duff Group has announced the acquisition of Spain's Panamar Bakery Group, marking the largest single transaction in the French conglomerate's history.

Varun Beverages buys Crickley Dairy in portfolio diversification move

Varun Beverages buys Crickley Dairy in portfolio diversification move

Varun Beverages has announced the acquisition of South African dairy company Crickley Dairy through its subsidiary, The Beverage Company.

Valeo expands in Eastern Europe with Prestige acquisition

Valeo expands in Eastern Europe with Prestige acquisition

Valeo Foods Group has agreed to acquire 100% of Prestige-96, marking its latest move to strengthen its position in Europe’s competitive sweet treats and snacking sector.

UVESA moves to strengthen Spanish poultry footprint with Payán Hermanos acquisition

UVESA moves to strengthen Spanish poultry footprint with Payán Hermanos acquisition

UVESA, part of the international food and agri-business MHP Group, has signed an agreement to acquire Payán Hermanos, a poultry company based in Maracena, Granada.

Morinaga expands into US frozen dessert market with My/Mochi deal

Morinaga expands into US frozen dessert market with My/Mochi deal

Japan-based confectionery manufacturer Morinaga & Co has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire My/Mochi Ice Cream, one of the largest mochi brands in the US.

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