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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.

Restaurant-to-door delivery company Deliveroo has agreed a £2.9 billion takeover by US rival DoorDash.

Scotch whisky distiller InchDairnie Distillery has merged with Glasgow-based MacDuff International to form a new company, InchDairnie Whisky.

IPL and Schoeller Allibert have announced a landmark merger to form a global leader in reusable plastic packaging, with combined pro forma annual revenue of more than $1.4 billion in 2024.

Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced plans to merge, creating Europe’s largest dairy cooperative.

Novolex has finalised its merger with Pactiv Evergreen in a $6.7 billion transaction.

British food manufacturer Bakkavor has rejected two takeover bids from Ireland-headquartered convenience food producer, Greencore.

The sauces and condiments sector is seeing a surge in M&A activity, highlighting strong investor confidence and market growth.

Lakeview Farms, a portfolio company of CapVest Partners, has announced the completion of its merger with Noosa Holdings.