Kirin Holdings
Hatching new ideas – Big Food’s incubator and accelerator programmes
As with in-house venture capital funds, for big food companies looking to gain exposure to new, exciting, potentially faster-growing categories,…
Japanese drinks giant Kirin to buy Aussie vitamins and infant-formula group Blackmores
Kirin has agreed to acquire Australian vitamins brand Blackmores for AUD1.88bn ($1.24bn) in a move to expand the Japanese brewer’s…
The top 20 most-read just-food news stories in 2020
Dealing with the impact of Covid-19 on production, the growing corporate interest in direct-to-consumer and new stock-market listings of emerging…
Bega Cheese confirmed as Lion Dairy & Drinks’ new owner
After much speculation, Bega Cheese has confirmed it has won the battle for Lion Dairy & Drinks business in Australia and…
Lion Dairy sale to Bega Cheese not done deal, says Kirin
Japan's Kirin Holdings has sought to dampen speculation that its Lion Dairy & Drinks business in Australia is to be…
Bega Cheese ‘agrees deal for Australia’s Lion Dairy & Drinks’
Australia's Bega Cheese has reportedly emerged as the buyer of the local dairy and beverages business of Japan's Kirin Holdings…
Saputo ‘no longer in running for Lion Dairy & Drinks’
Australian food manufacturer Bega Cheese is reportedly the front-runner to buy local peer Lion Dairy & Drinks. The Australian Financial…
Saputo amongst three would-be buyers linked to Lion Dairy and Drinks deal
The owner of Lion Dairy and Drinks has reportedly received three bids for the business including one from Canadian dairy…
Update – Saputo confirms interest in Australia’s Lion Dairy & Drinks
Saputo, the Canada-based dairy major, has confirmed it is mulling a move to buy another asset in Australia. The Australian…
Saputo wants to buy Lion dairy unit – Australian watchdog
Saputo, the Canada-based dairy major, wants to buy Australia-based Lion Dairy & Drinks, according to the country's competition watchdog. The…