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Canada-based frozen french fries manufacturer McCain Foods has invested in NUGGS, a US-based start-up, which sells plant-based chicken nugget alternative.
US-based packaged foods manufacturer TreeHouse Foods has entered a definitive agreement to sell its snacks division to Atlas Holdings.
French dairy company Lactalis has completed the acquisition of Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy, the US yoghurt business of German dairy firm Ehrmann.
Philippine-based food company Universal Robina (URC) has announced the divestiture of a 40% stake in its Oceania subsidiary, URC Oceania, to the German snack food manufacturer Intersnack.
International dairy company Arla Foods has agreed to a new brand licence with food firm Kraft Heinz for its Middle East cheese business.
Orkla Foods Danmark has sold its seafood brand Glyngøre to Amanda Seafoods as part of its strategy to reduce portfolio complexity and concentrate on prioritised categories.
Packaging solutions provider Multivac has acquired German bakery equipment manufacturer Fritsch to extend its product portfolio.
Parmalat Canada has announced the completion of its acquisition of Kraft Heinz’s Canadian natural cheese business for a consideration of C$1.62bn ($1.24bn).
Through its wholly-owned subsidiary NIC Enterprises, Orkla Food Ingredients has acquired UK-based manufacturer of speciality fudge and toffee, Confection by Design.
US-based investment group Pacific Ventures has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LoI) to acquire an undisclosed frozen food distribution company, which is located in Southern California.
