9 March 2020
Pioneer Foods acquisition approved by Competition Commission
South Africa’s Competition Commission has approved PepsiCo’s acquisition of Pioneer Foods Group through its South African subsidiary Simba.
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6 March 2020
DRT acquired by Swiss fragrance and flavour company Firmenich
Swiss fragrance and flavour company Firmenich has entered into an agreement with Ardian, Tikehau Capital and family shareholders to acquire Les Dérivés Résiniques et Terpéniques (DRT), a supplier of renewable...
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6 March 2020
Engelman Baking acquired by Shoreline Equity Partners
US-based private equity firm Shoreline Equity Partners has brokered a deal to acquire fresh and frozen bread producer Engelman Baking.
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5 March 2020
Pork processor Tulip puts 600 jobs at risk with operational review
British pork processor Tulip is planning to cease operations at its Tipton plant in West Midlands, which will impact 642 jobs at the facility.
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4 March 2020
POWERFUL Foods secures investment from MMG Equity Partners
US-based protein food manufacturer POWERFUL Foods has received a $5m capital investment from MMG Equity Partners (MMG) to aid its growth.
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4 March 2020
That’s It Nutrition receives investment from T-street
US-based independent firm T-street Capital has completed follow-on investment in healthy snack company That's It Nutrition.
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3 March 2020
Mitr Phol to acquire Olam’s remaining 50% interest in Far East Agri
Olam International has agreed to divest its remaining 50% stake in Indonesian sugar joint-venture Far East Agri to its Thai partner Mitr Phol Sugar.
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3 March 2020
AAK acquires 75% stake in Russian confectionery fats producer Margaron
Swedish vegetable oils and fats producer AAK has strengthened its position in the Russian market by acquiring a 75% stake in NPO Margaron.
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3 March 2020
Hormel completes acquisition of Sadler’s Smokehouse for $270m
US-based food distributor Hormel Foods has concluded its acquisition of Sadler’s pit-smoked meat business Smokehouse for $270m.
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2 March 2020
Curaleaf to acquire cannabis chocolates and gummies maker BlueKudu
US-based cannabis retail operator Curaleaf Holdings will acquire BlueKudu, a Colorado-based producer of cannabis chocolates and gummies.