Italy: De Cecco acquires RossoGargano
De Cecco, the Italian pasta manufacturer, has signed a binding agreement to fully acquire RossoGargano, an agricultural consortium and tomato processor based in Foggia, Apulia. The transaction is being completed with the financial support of Intesa Sanpaolo through its IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, which acted as the underwriting bank and provided the necessary […]
Netherlands: Orkla Foods acquires 40% stake in Go-Tan Group
Orkla Foods, the European food company, has signed an agreement to acquire a 40% ownership stake in Go-Tan, a leading European brand within Asian sauces. The transaction is structured as a long-term partnership with the founding family, who will remain majority owners and continue to play an active role in the business. Go-Tan, a family-owned […]
Chile: Molinos Rio de la Plata to acquire NotCo units
Molinos Rio de la Plata, Argentina’s largest branded food company, has agreed to purchase 100% of Chilean plant-based food firm NotCo’s operations in Argentina and Uruguay. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. In a filing with the Argentina stock exchange, Buenos Aires-headquartered Molinos Río de la Plata stated that the addition of the […]
USA: Second Nature Brands to acquire Tillamook Country Smoker
Second Nature Brands, a snacks and treats creator headquartered in Chicago, has agreed to acquire Tillamook Country Smoker from Insignia Capital Group and family shareholders. The transaction marks the company’s first investment in the protein snacks category. The acquisition complements its wider portfolio of snacking brands, which includes Kar’s Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, Sahale Snacks, […]
Chile: CCU acquires Nestle’s stake in Aguas CCU-Nestle Chile
Compania Cervecerias Unidas (CCU), the Chilean drinks company, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Nestle Chile S.A.’s 49.9% equity interest in their joint venture, Aguas CCU-Nestle Chile. As CCU already held a 50.1% stake in the business through its subsidiary Embotelladoras Chilenas Unidas, the transaction gives CCU 100% ownership of the firm. Aguas CCU-Nestle […]
Greece: MHP SE to take majority stake in Nitsiakos
MHP SE, the international food and agri-business group, has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a stake of up to 100% in Nitsiakos, the Greek poultry group. Under the terms of the agreement, MHP SE’s wholly-owned subsidiary will initially acquire 70% of the target’s share capital in three sequential tranches. Completion of the […]
India: Coca-Cola explores Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings public listing
Coca-Cola, the US total beverage firm, has announced it is exploring a potential public listing in India for Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings (HCCH). According to a company statement, the potential listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India is targeted for 2027. The move will involve selling a portion of The Coca-Cola […]
Germany: Nestlé to fully acquire yfood Labs
Nestle, the global food industry giant, has agreed to fully acquire yfood Labs GmbH, one of Europe’s leading ‘smart food’ brands. Nestle has held a 49% minority stake in the German ready-to-drink meals business since 2023. Subject to customary approvals, the remaining shares held by the founders are expected to transfer to Nestle with effect […]
South Africa: Tiger Brands to divest Beacon chocolate brand
Tiger Brands, the South African consumer goods manufacturer, has announced plans to sell its Beacon chocolate brand along with the associated equipment for chocolate slabs, Easter eggs and assortments. The divestment agreement was entered into in May 2026. To support its “snackification” growth platform, Tiger Brands will retain several profitable chocolate and snack brands. These […]
UK: Lactalis acquires Protein Works
Lactalis, the French family business and world’s leading dairy company, has finalised the acquisition of Protein Works, a UK-based company specialising in active nutrition products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Liverpool, Protein Works develops and markets a wide range of protein-based nutrition products designed for fitness and well-being. Its portfolio includes protein shakes, meal […]