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UK-based food manufacturer 2 Sisters Food Group (2SFG) has completed the sale of its Matthew Walker Christmas puddings business to Valeo Foods Group.
New Zealand’s dairy processing company Synlait has announced a conditional acquisition of South Canterbury-based Dairyworks for NZ$112m ($71m).
Canadian dairy firm Saputo has completed the acquisition of the speciality cheese business of Lion Dairy & Drinks for A$280m ($191m), on a cash-free and debt-free basis.
US-based private equity firm Sole Source Capital (SSC) has acquired a majority stake in speciality foods, dairy, fresh fruits and vegetables distributor Worldwide Produce (WWP).
Brynwood Partners VII has sold frozen stuffed pasta manufacturer and marketer Joseph’s Frozen Foods to LaSalle Capital.
Singapore-based agricultural products and food ingredients processor Olam International has signed an agreement to acquire a complete stake in US-based Hughson Nut (HNI).
An affiliate of private equity firm One Rock Capital Partners has signed an agreement to acquire essential ingredients producer Innophos Holdings for about $932m.
US-based packaged foods company Conagra Brands has completed the sale of a portion of its snacks business that operates under a direct-store-delivery (DSD) model to Utz Quality Foods.
US-based fresh egg producer Cal-Maine Foods has entered a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the production assets of Mahard Egg Farm.
Upfield Europe has signed an agreement to acquire Violife brand owner Arivia for an undisclosed sum.
