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US-based supplier of frozen potato and vegetable products Lamb Weston has signed an agreement to acquire Australian frozen potato processor Ready Meals.
US-based packaged food manufacturer The C F Sauer Company has signed a definitive agreement to divest its food business to private equity firm Falfurrias Capital Partners.
Swiss food and drink company Nestlé is reportedly planning to reorganise its operations in Zambia.
Snack food producer Mondelēz International has signed an agreement to acquire majority stake in refrigerated nutrition bars maker Perfect Snacks.
Finnish food company Fazer Group has agreed to purchase Scandinavian food products manufacturer Kaslink.
Canada’s veal and lamb products processor Délimax-Montpak has acquired Terrebonne-based Viandes Forget.
The Chinese Government has agreed to accept beef imports from the UK after lifting a ban that was imposed on beef products in 1996.
Coca-Cola HBC has closed the acquisition of Serbian confectionery brand Bambi for €260m ($291m).
Swiss cheese and dairy company Emmi has strengthened its footprint in the South American market by increasing its stake in Brazilian dairy company Laticínios Porto Alegre from 40% to 70%.
US-based United Premium Foods (UPF), a private investment group based in New Jersey, has announced the purchase of meat and food products provider Amboy Group out of bankruptcy.
