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The European Commission has paused its investigation into Mars’ $36bn takeover of fellow food giant Kellanova while awaiting data requested from the companies, according to a Reuters report.

Kingsmill bread owner Associated British Foods is reportedly on the verge of finalising a merger with Hovis, owned by private equity firm Endless.

New established holiding company, Nexture, has officially launched today, marking a significant development in the food ingredients sector.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an inquiry into the proposed acquisition of Bakkavor Group by Greencore Group, a significant move in the UK food manufacturing sector.

Mars' proposed acquisition of Kellanova has received a crucial endorsement from the US Federal Trade Commission, but now faces scrutiny from the European Commission.

The decision-making boards at Arla Foods and DMK Group have voted in favour of the merger of the two companies, which was announced earlier this year.

According to reporting by Reuters, global snack giant Mars’ $36bn takeover bid for Kellanova is set to face a full-scale EU antitrust investigation which could require Mars to divest assets.

The boards of British food manufacturers Greencore and Bakkavor have agreed on the terms of their long-awaited merger deal.

Associated British Foods (ABF) has confirmed it is in discussions with private equity firm Endless LLP regarding a potential merger that could bring Kingsmill and Hovis, under the same ownership.