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Dutch regulator blocks Unilever’s Unox sale to Zwanenberg

The ACM has rejected the deal despite resolutions proposed by Zwanenberg to sell production lines.

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Umios adds to acquisition spree with High Liner Foods

The Tokyo-listed group has outlined plans to position High Liner as its core North American platform.

Thai Union buys Phelps Pet Products

Thai Union said in a filing that the deal's objective is “to expand the group's business opportunities” in the US.

Acquisitive Umios ups shareholding in New Zealand’s Sanford

Umios, formerly known as Maruha Nichiro, has been building up its seafood portfolio through M&A and share purchases.

Goldman Sachs, Houlihan Lokey top consumer M&A charts in Q1–Q3 – data

According to GlobalData figures, Goldman Sachs advised on ten transactions worth $57.14bn, placing it first by value.

Hilton Food jobs at risk as Seachill consultations begin

Just Food understands around 90 jobs could go at the Seachill site in the port town of Grimsby.

France processed food tax proposal rejected

The initiative sought to impose a progressive levy on six pre-packaged food categories including biscuits, cakes, and industrial pastries.

UK proposes shift from carbon dioxide stunning in pig slaughter

A statement said proposed alternatives such as argon gas and electrical stunning “substantially reduce animal suffering”.

Aryzta consolidates German plants, buys Frigegro

Production will now be consolidated at Eisleben, Aryzta's largest and third German facility.

Apetit on look out for CEO as Esa Mäki resigns

Mäki will remain at the helm through the end of May before moving into an advisory capacity for the remainder of 2027.