France: LDC to acquire France Poultry from Almunajem
LDC, the French family-owned poultry group, has secured court approval to acquire 100% of the share capital of France Poultry from the Saudi Arabian agri-food business Almunajem Foods. The transaction, sanctioned by the Rennes Commercial Court in February, is expected to complete by 31st December. As part of the settlement agreement, LDC will also acquire […]
Italy: Orior takes full ownership of Pastificio Gaetarelli
Orior, the Swiss food and beverage group, has acquired the remaining 81% stake in Italian fresh pasta manufacturer Pastificio Gaetarelli. The transaction, which follows a long-standing operational partnership between the two firms, sees Orior increase its initial 19% minority holding to full ownership. The purchase price for the 81% shareholding was reported to be approximately […]
Spain: Congalsa acquires Lenger Seafoods Vietnam
Congalsa, the Spanish frozen seafood specialist, has expanded its international footprint through the acquisition of Lenger Seafoods Vietnam. The deal, completed via Congalsa’s Portuguese subsidiary Sulpasteis, sees the company take full ownership of the Vietnamese firm from its previous Dutch parent, Lenger Seafoods Group. Lenger Seafoods Vietnam operates a processing plant in Nam Dinh, specialising […]
Ireland: Grupo Alacant to acquire Silver Pail Dairy
Grupo Alacant, the Spanish ice cream manufacturer, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silver Pail Dairy, one of Ireland’s largest ice cream producers. Based in Fermoy, County Cork, Silver Pail Dairy specializes in ice cream tubs, frozen yogurt, and sorbet for a portfolio of retailers, brand partners, and foodservice operators. The company, which […]
Brazil: Skala and Lola Frommetics merge to form Bora Brasil
Skala and Lola Frommetics, two prominent Brazilian beauty and personal care companies, have announced a merger to create a new entity named Bora Brasil. The move is designed to strengthen the market position of both brands by combining their expertise in the hair care and toiletries sectors. The merger brings together Skala, a brand known […]
Germany: Boparan Private Office to acquire Heidemark
Boparan Private Office (BPO), the investment vehicle of entrepreneur Ranjit Singh Boparan, has reached an agreement to acquire the German turkey and chicken processor Heidemark for an undisclosed sum. Based in Ahlhorn, Lower Saxony, Heidemark is a third-generation family business generating annual revenues of approximately €760 million ($805 million). The company operates five production sites […]
Italy: Unes Maxi acquires Borello Supermercati to expand northern presence
Unes Maxi, the Italian supermarket chain and subsidiary of the Finiper Group, has finalised an agreement to acquire Borello Supermercati, a prominent grocery retailer based in the Piedmont region. The transaction involves a network of 49 retail outlets, which collectively reported a 2025 revenue exceeding €170 million ($180 million). The move is a central component […]
USA: Pure Treats acquires Primal Pet Foods
Pure Treats, the Montreal-based pet food business, has announced the acquisition of Primal Pet Foods from private equity firm Kinderhook Industries. The transaction, which includes manufacturing sites in Texas and Colorado, was supported by Fredericks Michael & Co., who acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Pure Treats. Pure Treats, the owner of the PureBites […]
Canada: Nasta Pet Food acquires FirstMate Pet Foods
Nasta Pet Food, the French-based pet nutrition group, has announced the acquisition of FirstMate Pet Foods, an independent Canadian pet food manufacturer. Based in British Columbia, FirstMate is a family-owned business founded in 1989 that operates a fully integrated manufacturing model, including its own kibble facility and cannery. The deal, which also involves parent company […]
Nigeria: Reliance Consumer Products to form joint venture with TGI Group
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) arm of Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries Limited, has signed a definitive agreement to form a majority-owned joint venture with the Nigeria-based Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group. The partnership, which remains subject to customary legal and regulatory clearances, marks a significant milestone in RCPL’s global expansion into […]