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Dutch ingredient firm Corbion has entered into a definitive agreement with the shareholders of the Granotec do Brazil to acquire a complete stake in the company for $45m.
US confectionery company Mondelez International has partnered with non-profit food and beverage business incubator, The Hatchery Chicago, as part of its SnackFutures innovation and venture hub.
US-based food processing and commodities trading company Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has agreed to acquire European natural citrus flavour ingredients provider Ziegler Group for an undisclosed sum.
Germany-based food holding company Pfeifer & Langen Industrie-und Handels (Pfeifer & Langen) has invested in plant-based food manufacturer Amidori.
Amsterdam-listed company Koninklijke Wessanen (Wessanen) is in talks over a takeover bid by a consortium of funds managed or advised by PAI Partners SAS.
International Flavors & Fragrances's (IFF) Frutarom division has closed the acquisition of a 70% stake in Leagel, a producer of ice cream and gelato ingredients in Europe.
Kraft Heinz is considering the divestment of Breakstone's sour cream and cottage cheese business.
Spanish firm Grupo Alimentario Citrus (GAC) has purchased two ready-to-eat salad producing facilities from French cooperative group Agrial for an undisclosed amount.
UK-based food manufacturing company 2 Sisters Food Group (2SFG) has completed the divestment of its Green Isle Brands frozen foods business.
National Beef has acquired Iowa Premium for $150m, which will help to further boost its operations in North America.
