2 May 2019
Canadian Government commits to support canola producers
The Government of Canada has announced initiatives to strengthen and support the canola sector in the country.
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2 May 2019
Bega Cheese wins peanut butter jar packaging dispute with Kraft
Australian company Bega Cheese has won the peanut butter jar packaging dispute with US-based food company Kraft.
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1 May 2019
Canada’s Maple Leaf Foods secures $1.48bn credit facility
Canadian consumer packaged meats company Maple Leaf Foods announced that it has secured a C$2bn ($1.48bn) credit facility with its existing banking syndicate.
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1 May 2019
Peak Rock affiliate acquires ice cream maker Turkey Hill for $215m
US-based private equity firm Peak Rock Capital’s affiliate has completed the acquisition of ice cream manufacturer and distributor Turkey Hill Dairy from Kroger for $215m.
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1 May 2019
Firmenich agrees to buy majority stake in VKL Seasoning in India
Swiss company Firmenich is set to expand its presence in the Indian market with the acquisition of a significant stake in seasonings and flavours manufacturing firm VKL Seasoning from private...
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30 April 2019
Organic Flower to acquire 80% stake in Edibles and Infusions
Canada’s Organic Flower Investments Group has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in confectionary manufacturer Edibles and Infusions to form a joint venture (JV).
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30 April 2019
Verus International acquires Big League Foods
Verus International, a company engaged in global consumer packaged goods, foodstuff distribution and wholesale trade, has acquired Big League Foods for an undisclosed sum.
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30 April 2019
JBS to acquire pork processing plant in Seberi, Brazil
Brazilian meat firm JBS is set to strengthen its position in the pork segment with the acquisition of local pork processor Adelle Indústria de Alimentos for BRL235m ($59.7m). As part...
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29 April 2019
Müller Milk & Ingredients to review dairies network
UK-based Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) has announced plans to review its dairy network under its £100m Project Darwin programme.
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29 April 2019
Saputo to acquire Lion-Dairy & Drinks’ Specialty Cheese Business
Canadian firm Saputo has entered an agreement to acquire the Speciality Cheese Business of Lion-Dairy & Drinks in Australia for A$280m ($197m).