USA: Bansk Group to acquire So Good So You
Bansk Group, the USA consumer-focused private investment firm, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in So Good So You, a manufacturer of functional wellness shots and beverages. Based in Minneapolis, So Good So You is described as a pioneer in the wellness shots category, offering a portfolio of organic, cold-pressed products […]
Spain: Bridor acquires Panamar
Bridor, the French bakery specialist and a subsidiary of the Le Duff Group, has announced the acquisition of Panamar, the Spanish frozen bakery producer. The deal is reported to be the largest acquisition ever for the Le Duff Group. According to company sources, the transaction allows Bridor to take control of a major player in […]
Argentina: Danone and Arcor form dairy joint venture
Danone, the French food and beverage firm, and Arcor, the Argentina-based food company, have announced a strategic alliance to create a 50:50 joint venture focused on the Argentinian dairy market. The agreement involves the acquisition of the remaining 51% stake in Mastellone Hermanos, the owner of the La Serenisima brand, from the Mastellone family and […]
France: Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman confirm merger talks
Pernod Ricard, the French spirits producer, and US-based Brown-Forman have confirmed they are in preliminary discussions regarding a potential “merger of equals”. The talks are currently at an early stage. Pernod Ricard, the world’s second-largest spirits maker, said it “confirms that it is in discussions regarding a potential business combination with Brown-Forman”. However, the group […]
Brazil: Ferrero acquires Bold Snacks
Ferrero Group, the global confectionery firm, has announced an agreement to acquire Bold Snacks, a Brazilian producer of protein-rich snacks. Based in Divinopolis, Minas Gerais, Bold Snacks was founded in 2018 and specialises in the ‘better-for-you’ segment with a portfolio that includes protein bars and whey protein powders. The company currently employs approximately 300 people. […]
UK: Unilever in talks to sell food business to McCormick
Unilever, the UK-based consumer goods giant, has confirmed it is in preliminary discussions with the US spice and seasonings manufacturer McCormick regarding a potential sale of its global food business. The division includes global brands such as Knorr and Hellmann’s. The move follows a strategic review by Unilever’s CEO, Fernando Fernández, aimed at streamlining operations […]
UK: Danone to acquire functional nutrition brand Huel in €1 billion deal
Danone, the French multinational food giant, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Huel, the UK-based plant-based nutrition leader, in a deal valued at approximately €1 billion ($1.15 billion). The acquisition is a cornerstone of the “Renew Danone” strategy, which focuses on scaling high-growth, health-centric assets in the “Complete Nutrition” category. Founded in 2015 […]
India: Hindustan Foods Limited to acquire Ultra Beauty Care
Hindustan Foods Limited (HFL) has signed a business transfer agreement to acquire the manufacturing undertaking of Ultra Beauty Care. The transaction, executed on 23rd March, is being conducted on a slump sale basis. The acquisition is valued at 19.9 crore INR ($2.4 million) and involves a facility in Aurangabad dedicated to the manufacturing of ayurvedic […]
Portugal: Vicky Foods acquires Panrico brand, production plant
Vicky Foods, the Spanish food group, has signed an agreement with peer Adam Foods to acquire the bakery brand Panrico and its production center in Gulpilhares, Portugal. The acquisition includes a 50,000 sq m facility featuring three production lines with an annual capacity of 21,000 tonnes. According to Vicky Foods, the Panrico brand recorded a […]
Netherlands: De Kuyper to sell Mandarine Napoleon to Iconic Nectars
De Kuyper Royal Distillers, the Netherlands-based spirits producer, has agreed to sell its Mandarine Napoleon brand to Iconic Nectars, a French family-owned spirits group. The transaction, executed through Iconic Nectars’ subsidiary Pages-Vedrenne, is expected to complete by the start of April 2026 for an undisclosed sum. The divestment aligns with De Kuyper’s long-term strategy to […]