Competition concerns raised for Greencore’s Bakkavor acquisition
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing an investigation into the anticipated £1.2bn acquisition of Bakkavor by Greencore.
The transaction would create a...
Government boosts energy efficiency in Ontario’s agri-food sector
The Canadian and Ontario governments are committing up to $3 million to support farmers in improving the energy efficiency of their operations. This initiative,...
Solina steps into South America with acquisition of Brazilian firm
Ingredient solutions firm Solina has signed an agreement to acquire New Max, marking its first step into South America. New Max is a Brazilian...
William Grant & Sons acquires The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt...
William Grant & Sons (WG&S) has finalised the acquisition of The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt brands from The 1887 Company. This deal further...
Walmart invests in new case-ready beef facility to boost supply chain...
Walmart has launched its first fully-owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kansas, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to strengthen...
US investment fund acquires Australian poultry grower ProTen
US investment firm KKR is acquiring ProTen, one of Australia's leading broiler chicken growers, from Aware Super. The deal, which is part of KKR’s...
Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy after debt restructuring challenges
Del Monte Foods, a leading canned fruit producer, has filed for bankruptcy following a difficult year marked by financial restructuring issues. The company initiated...
Arla makes €59.4m investment to expand cream cheese capacities
Arla Foods is investing €59.4m in expanding the cream cheese capacity in Holstebro Dairy, Denmark to address global cream cheese growth.
Arla Foods already has...
Sofina Foods expands footprint with acquisition of Finnebrogue
Sofina Foods has strengthened its market position by acquiring Finnebrogue, a family-owned food manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland.
Founded in 1991, Finnebrogue employs approximately...
Latin America and Caribbean focus on sustainable aquaculture development
A recent workshop organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with the European Union saw 50 aquaculture and fisheries experts from...
