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Sazerac bids $15bn for Brown-Forman amid Pernod-Ricard merger discussions – Reuters

Sazerac bids $15bn for Brown-Forman amid Pernod-Ricard merger discussions – Reuters

A potential bidding war over Jack Daniel's producer Brown-Forman is emerging after Sazerac made a $15 billion offer to acquire Brown-Forman, according to Reuters.

KDP secures controlling stake in JDE Peet’s, appoints Rafael Oliveira to lead coffee spin-off

KDP secures controlling stake in JDE Peet’s, appoints Rafael Oliveira to lead coffee spin-off

KDP has acquired the controlling stake in JDE Peets and appointed Rafael Oliveira as CEO of coffee operating unit.

EPL and Indovida agree merger to form $2bn packaging group

EPL and Indovida agree merger to form $2bn packaging group

EPL Limited has agreed to merge with Indovida India in a deal that will create a consumer packaging platform focused on emerging markets, with a combined valuation of around $2 billion.

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman confirm potential merger talks

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman confirm potential merger talks

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have confirmed they are in discussions over a potential merger.

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.

Danone and Arcor form new JV to unlock dairy opportunities in Argentina

Danone and Arcor form new JV to unlock dairy opportunities in Argentina

The joint venture includes a transaction to acquire the remaining stake in local dairy group Mastellone Hermanos, creating a newly integrated dairy leader in the region.

Unilever confirms offer from McCormick for food business

Unilever confirms offer from McCormick for food business

Unilever has confirmed it is in discussions with McCormick & Company over a potential sale of its food business.

Unilever and Kraft Heinz considered food merger, Financial Times reports

Unilever and Kraft Heinz considered food merger, Financial Times reports

According to the Financial Times, Kraft Heinz and Unilever recently held talks exploring a ‘mega merger’ of their food brands that would bring Hellmann's mayonnaise and Heinz ketchup under the same roof.

French competition authority approves major agri-food mergers

French competition authority approves major agri-food mergers

France’s competition authority cleared Greenyard–Eureden JV and the merger of cooperatives Terres du Sud and Vivadour.

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