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CMA approves Carlsberg’s £3.3bn Britvic takeover
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given Carlsberg the green light to proceed with its £3.3bn acquisition of Britvic.
FrieslandCampina and Milcobel announce merger
FrieslandCampina and Milcobel have announced plans to merge, forming a new international dairy cooperative and company.
Vache Bleue Group and FFP merge to form new European cheese giant
Belgian dairy companies Vache Bleue Group and Flanders Food Production (FFP) have merged to form the European Dairy Company.
Albertsons terminates Kroger merger, files lawsuit over breach of contract
Albertsons has terminated its planned $24.6 billion merger with Kroger following court rulings blocking the deal due to antitrust concerns.
Snacking sector faces challenges but M&A activity thrives
Drawing on data from Houlihan Lokey's Q3 2024 Snacking Market Update, FoodBev’s Sian Yates examines the resilience of the sector.
Mergers and acquisitions: 2024’s biggest food and beverage deals
Using data provided by Houlihan Lokey, FoodBev Media's Siân Yates examines these transactions and the broader market implications.
Kroger-Albertsons merger faces FTC scrutiny amid rising grocery prices - Reuters
The proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons Companies has come under intense scrutiny from US Federal Trade Commission
Kroger files motion against FTC amid legal dispute on proposed Albertson’s merger
Kroger has filed a motion for preliminary injunction against the FTC's administrative proceeding challenging its merger with Albertson's.
