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US-based food manufacturer TreeHouse Foods has completed the acquisition of Protenergy Natural Foods from Whitecastle Investments, Whitecap Venture Partners and others, for around C$170m ($150m) in cash.
Swedish confectioner Cloetta has acquired the owner of the Jelly Bean Factory brand, Aran Candy, for about SEK140m ($21m).
Meat processor Tyson Foods has made a $6.8bn offer to buy Hillshire Brands, two days after Pilgrim’s Pride made a similar proposal for $6.4bn.
British consumers' trust in the food industry has been significantly damaged by food scandals such as the horsemeat crisis, according to independent research commissioned by Trace One.
Pilgrim's Pride, a leading producer of poultry in the US, has submitted a proposal to acquire packaged food company Hillshire Brands for $45.00 per share in cash, in a deal...
Norwegian industrial conglomerate Orkla has signed an agreement to sell Rieber Foods Polska (Delecta) to an investment fund managed by Innova Capital for PLN100m ($32.6m).
UK-based ice cream manufacturer R&R Ice Cream has agreed to acquire Australia-based Peters Food Group from private equity firm Pacific Equity Partners (PEP).
Mexican baking company Grupo Bimbo has completed its previously announced acquisition of Maple Leaf Foods' bakery business, Canada Bread Company.
Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina is set to consolidate its cheese production in Baciu, Romania, in response to tough market conditions, particularly the lack of consumer spending in the country.
American agribusiness firm Cargill has entered into an agreement to acquire Turyağ, a Turkish fats and oils company, for an undisclosed amount.
