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Saputo’s UK exit begs questions over North America M&A aspirations

Might recent asset disposals outside North America suggest Saputo is building a war chest for its home market?

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JBS-backed Pilgrim’s to buy UK pork firm Walkers from Samworth

The deal extends an established relationship between the companies, with Pilgrim’s already supplying Walkers with pork.

Three-month stand-off at Cargill US meat plant ends

The union said the vote ends the labour dispute and will pave the way for workers to return to their jobs over the next 30 days.

Japan’s St Cousair buys another US jam maker

The deal comes a year after St Cousair snapped up Oregon-based Kelly’s Jelly.

Dutch seafood group Zalmhuys buys importer BML

Zalmhuys expects group annual revenue to reach approximately €600m ($650m) following the transaction.

Russian firm ‘asks Kremlin to place Nestlé units in temporary management’

According to Nestlé’s 2025 annual report, the Swiss giant has six factories in Russia.

Synlait denies takeover talks with A2 Milk, Fonterra

Synlait “confirms that it is not involved in any discussions with The A2 Milk Company or Fonterra", the company said.

NFU applauds UK drought aid but says some crops already “failing”

The dry weather has caused what the NFU described as an “incredibly early harvest and historically low yields”.

Ferrero extends M&A spree with Purely Elizabeth

Boulder, Colorado-based Purely Elizabeth sells breakfast products including granola, oatmeal, and cereal.