M&As this week: Sokolow, Arla Foods Ingredients, Nestle

Sokolow has agreed to purchase Polish meat processing company Gzella Poland Sp z oo Spk.

Upon approval of the agreement, both the companies intend to distribute their products through each other’s distribution networks.

Based in Poland, Sokolow is a meat product producer and subsidiary of Danish Crown Group.

The acquisition will strengthen Sokolow’s position in the regional and global markets.

Arla Foods Ingredients Amba has agreed to acquire Sancor Cooperativas Unidas Limitada’s 50% stake in Arla Foods Ingredients SA (AFISA).

AFISA is an Argentinian joint venture company established by Arla Foods Ingredients and Sancor in 2000.

Arla Foods Ingredients is a Denmark-based manufacturer and distributor of milk-based ingredients, while Sancor is a dairy products producer.

Switzerland-based food and beverage company Nestle has purchased a majority stake in Argentina-based organic and plant-based food seller, Terrafertil SA.

All the operations and assets of Terrafertil in the seven countries will be acquired by Nestle, under the transaction.

Terrafertil will operate as a stand-alone entity under its founders, following the acquisition.

Nestle expects the acquisition to help expand its footprint in Latin America, the US, and the UK.

Healthy snacks provider Celebrate Brands has acquired catering services provider Green Plate Kitchen and gluten-free baking mixes producer Domata.

The transaction will enable Celebrate Brands to expand its e-commerce business.

All the companies involved in the acquisition are based in the US.