Two notable M&A transactions in the US this week, with Thai food giant Charoen Pokphand Foods entering the market with the US$1bn acquisition of frozen-food firm Bellisio and Greencore striking a “transformational” deal for convenience food group Peacock Foods. Elsewhere, Danone announced plans to try to control the “grey trade” of infant formula to China and there was talk snacks giant Pladis could be looking to sell another European brand.

Charoen Pokphand Foods acquires US frozen entree maker Bellisio

Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Foods is acquiring Bellisio Parent, the US’s third-largest single-serve frozen entree maker, from private-equity group Centre Partners for US$1.08bn.

Greencore expands in US with US$748m Peacock Foods acquisition.

Greencore plans to quadruple its sales in the US with the US$748m acquisition of convenience food group Peacock Foods.

How Greencore is aiming to be a national player in the US – our analysis of the Peacock Foods deal.

Danone teams up with Windeln.de in Germany, China

Danone has entered into a certification arrangement with online infant formula retailer Windeln.de in a bid to ensure availability of brands such as Aptamil in Germany and “controlled” distribution China.

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Pladis, Continental Bakeries quiet on BN brand talk

Pladis, the UK-based biscuits arm of Turkey’s Yildiz Holding, is reportedly looking to sell French brand BN and Dutch business Continental Bakeries has been named as a potential buyer – although both companies declined to comment today (17 November) when contacted by just-food.

Dean Foods, CROPP in JV to grow Organic Valley milk sales

Dean Foods and CROPP have entered into a joint venture to expand distribution of the Organic Valley brand, which is owned by the US farmer cooperative.

Premier Foods reveals first fruits of Nissin Foods Holdings tie-up

Premier Foods plc today (15 November) outlined three ways in which the UK company and Japan’s Nissin Foods Holdings will join forces in the coming months.

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