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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.

CMA proposes to accept remedies amid Vandemoortele-Délifrance merger investigation

CMA proposes to accept remedies amid Vandemoortele-Délifrance merger investigation

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is proposing to accept remedies following its investigation into Vandemoortele’s deal to buy Délifrance.

Mars completes acquisition of Kellanova

Mars completes acquisition of Kellanova

Mars has finalised its acquisition of Kellanova, consolidating two iconic businesses and positioning Mars Snacking as a formidable force in the market.

Darling Ingredients and Tessenderlo Group sign merger agreement

Darling Ingredients and Tessenderlo Group sign merger agreement

Darling Ingredients has announced a definitive agreement with Tessenderlo Group to merge their collagen and gelatin ingredient segments into a new, jointly-owned company.

CMA flags competition concerns in Vandemoortele-Délifrance merger

CMA flags competition concerns in Vandemoortele-Délifrance merger

This merger, formalised under a Share Purchase Agreement signed in June 2025, is now under scrutiny as the CMA prepares for a possible Phase 2 investigation.

Mars’ $36bn acquisition of Kellanova cleared by European Commission

Mars’ $36bn acquisition of Kellanova cleared by European Commission

The European Commission has approved the $36bn merger of food giants Mars and Kellanova, clearing the way for the transaction to complete this week.

Tate & Lyle reveals targeted actions to improve performance amid 'disappointing' half-year results

Tate & Lyle reveals targeted actions to improve performance amid 'disappointing' half-year results

Tate & Lyle has reported 'disappointing' first-half results for the six months ending 30 September 2025, as market demand weakened across key regions, particularly North America.

Greencore-Bakkavor merger faces antitrust scrutiny in the UK

Greencore-Bakkavor merger faces antitrust scrutiny in the UK

The CMA indicated the merger could reduce competition in the supply of own-label chilled sauces, positioning the combined entity as one of the largest UK suppliers.

European Commission approves FrieslandCampina and Milcobel merger

European Commission approves FrieslandCampina and Milcobel merger

The European Commission has given the green light to the proposed merger between FrieslandCampina and Milcobel, concluding that the deal will not significantly impede competition across key dairy markets in Europe.

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