France: Lactalis to acquire Triballat
Lactalis, the French dairy business is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Triballat a France-based family-owned producer of protected designation of origin (PDO) cheeses. Founded in 1901 and based in Rians Triballat operates 17 production facilities including 14 in France, one in Spain and two in the US, employing 1,600 people. Specialising in goat’s cheese, faisselles […]
Switzerland: Platinum Equity and Nestle to form $5.6 billion waters joint venture
Platinum Equity, a global investment firm and Nestle, the food and beverage group have announced plans to create a 50 / 50 joint venture named Peranel for the Nestle Waters and premium beverages business. Assigning an enterprise value of $5.6 billion (€4.9 billion) to Peranel, the transaction covers a portfolio of more than 30 brands […]
USA: Vita Coco to acquire Copra for an estimated $175 million
The Vita Coco Company, the US-based beverage manufacturer has acquired US-based super-premium coconut water producer Copra for an upfront consideration of $175 million subject to customary closing adjustments. The acquisition gives Vita Coco a platform to enter the super-premium cold-chain segment of the coconut water category where it does not currently compete. Copra, which utilizes […]
USA: Intersnack to take Utz Brands private in $2.9 billion deal
Intersnack Group, the German savoury snacks manufacturer has agreed to acquire Utz Brands, the US salty snacks producer in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $2.9 billion. Under the definitive agreement Intersnack will purchase all outstanding shares of Utz’s Class A common stock for $14.25 per share in cash representing a premium of approximately […]
UK: Assisi Pet Care acquires Forthglade
Assisi Pet Care, the London-based pet care group has acquired Forthglade the Devon-based natural pet food manufacturer for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Okehampton, Forthglade specializes in minimally processed wet and dry dog food and natural treats. The company operates a manufacturing facility in Okehampton and distributes through grocery retailers, independent […]
USA: Pacific Seafood and Ocean Beauty Seafoods merge distribution businesses
Pacific Seafood, the US seafood provider, and Ocean Beauty Seafoods, have merged their distribution businesses to leverage the growing demand for high-quality seafood products. The transaction, which closed effective 13th July 2026, includes Ocean Beauty’s distribution operations in Astoria and Portland, Oregon; Boise, Idaho; Dallas, Texas; Helena, Montana; and Renton, Washington. However Ocean Beauty’s Salt […]
Canada: Lactalis Canada to acquire Agropur’s fine cheese business
Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader, has reached a definitive agreement with Agropur to acquire the assets of its fine cheese division. Under the terms of the agreement, Lactalis Canada will acquire Agropur’s fine cheese import activities, two production facilities in Oka and Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, and renowned brands including OKA, Monsieur Gustav and L’Extra. The […]
India: Atelier Expressions to acquire majority stake in Khoya
Atelier Expressions, the Singapore-based premium lifestyle platform of Indian conglomerate TVS VENU, has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Lonestar Hospitality Private Limited (Khoya), a luxury handcrafted mithai brand based in New Delhi, India. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to complete at the end of […]
USA: Poulter Family Wines completes acquisition of Constellation Brands assets
Poulter Family Wines, the family-owned New Zealand wine and beverage business, has completed its acquisition of a selection of wine brands and assets from Constellation Brands. According to the company, the transaction returns the Selaks brand alongside seven other brands to local ownership. The deal also incorporates a 10,000-tonne winery and vineyards in Hawke’s Bay. […]
Netherlands: Refresco sells Wicky brand rights to Riedel
Refresco, the global beverage solutions specialist, has sold the brand rights of its fruit drinks brand Wicky to local Dutch soft beverages business Riedel. While the financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, both firms released a joint statement indicating that the agreement will allow the Wicky brand to realise its full potential. Sold […]