European dairy continues to consolidate
Europe's dairy sector has seen a number of mergers in 2010, with deals in Austria, France and Germany proposed and finalised. And, as the end to EU dairy quotas in 2015 looms, more deals are likely.
Focus: Arla-Hansa merger another signpost in dairy consolidation
17 December 2010
The creeping consolidation in Europe's dairy sector has continued this year, with confirmed or mooted mergers in Austria, France and Germany marking the industry's more notable moves and, today (17 December), with 2010 almost out, Arla Foods announced a possible merger with Germany's Hansa-Milch.
FRANCE: Paris hails completion of Sodiaal's Entremont Alliance buy
20 December 2010
The French government has hailed the closing of the deal which will see dairy co-operative Sodiaal acquire French cheese maker Entremont Alliance.
AUSTRIA: Berglandmilch shareholders back Tirol Milch merger
29 September 2010
The members of Austrian dairy co-op Berglandmilch have approved the company's plans to merge with local rival Tirol Milch.
FRANCE: Dairy co-ops Glac, Eurial set to merge
15 June 2010
Two French dairy co-operatives, Glac and Eurial, have agreed to merge, a deal that could create the country's second-largest dairy co-op.
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