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Flavour manufacturer Natara Global has reached an agreement to acquire Treatt, a provider of natural extracts and ingredients, in an all-cash deal.

The dairy industry is on the brink of transformative changes, according to Rabobank's latest Global Dairy Top 20 report. FoodBev's Siân Yates examines.

Natra, a producer of private label and co-manufactured chocolate products, has acquired Bredabest, a Dutch supplier of peanut butter and peanut-based ingredients.

Capol, a subsidiary of the Freudenberg Group and a manufacturer of confectionery coatings, has announced its acquisition of Blue Pacific Flavors, a player in natural and organic flavour systems.

Biotech company NoPalm Ingredients has partnered with Nizo Food Research to establish the first demonstration factory dedicated to the production of sustainable yeast oils.

Jungbunzlauer, a producer of sustainable ingredients, has purchased a multipurpose production facility in Thomson, Illinois, from IFF.

Post Holdings has entered into an agreement to sell the pasta business of its 8th Avenue Food & Provisions subsidiary to food group Richardson.

Investindustrial has agreed to acquire Kiremko, Idaho Steel Products and Reyco, recognised as key players in the manufacture of customised equipment for the food processing industry.

In a move to bolster its presence in the healthy convenience sector, Premier Foods has acquired Merchant Gourmet, a brand known for its ready-to-eat meals centred around pulses and grains.