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Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has entered into an agreement with North American dairy cooperative Agropur to acquire its facility in St Paul, Minnesota.
Global taste and nutrition company Kerry has reached an agreement to acquire Ariake USA and Southeastern Mills’ North American coatings and seasonings business for €325m ($360m).
Austrian food company Agrana and US-based sugar producer Amalgamated have entered a joint venture (JV) for the construction of a betaine crystallisation plant at Agrana's sugar mill in Tulln, Austria.
Global producer and distributor of fresh fruit and vegetables Dole Food has agreed to divest its subsidiaries Saba Fresh Cuts and Saba Fresh Cuts to BAMA International.
European dairy cooperative Arla Foods has agreed with Mondeléz International to acquire its processed cheese business in the Middle East region, which is currently licensed under the Kraft brand.
US-based Lakeview Farms has acquired Massachusetts-based hummus producer Tribe Mediterranean Foods for an undisclosed sum.
Dutch Royal FrieslandCampina has acquired Spain-based cheese co-packer and distributor Millán Vicente.
Italian manufacturer of branded chocolate and confectionery products Ferrero is reportedly interested in the acquisition of Campbell Soup’s international business, which includes its biscuit brand Arnott’s.
PRFoods has finalised a letter of intent with local fish processing company Hiiu Kalur to jointly set up an offshore fish farm.
Swiss company Barry Callebaut has closed the acquisition of Burton’s Biscuit Company’s chocolate manufacturing assets in Moreton, Wirral, UK.
