M&A and joint ventures: Latest news and analysis articles
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Latest Interviews
Bonduelle's deputy CEO Gregory Sanson weighs up Covid could affect working practices in the longer term, sets out his thinking on foodservice and talks M&A plans.
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Latest News
Barilla takes majority stake in D2C business Pasta Evangelists 15 Jan 21
Barilla, the family-owned Italian food group, has re-entered fresh pasta and invested in direct-to-consumer with a stake in a UK business.
Australia's Health and Plant Protein Group invests in Lavva alt-yogurt owner EVR Foods 15 Jan 21
EVR Foods, the holding company behind US plant-based yogurt brand Lavva, has attracted investment, including from a recently refocused Australian food manufacturer.
Danish Crown buys Swedish charcuterie firm Ingemar Johansson 15 Jan 21
The Denmark-based pork group has swooped for a business in neighbouring Sweden as part of plans to expand along the supply chain.
Hain Celestial sells UK fruit business Orchard House to PE firm Elaghmore 14 Jan 21
US food group Hain Celestial has continued its programme of divestments with the sale of a UK fresh produce business.
Nick's owner Luthman Backlund Foods attracts more funding 13 Jan 21
The fledgling Swedish firm, owner of the Nick's brand of confectionery, ice cream and protein bars, wants to continue to expand internationally.
Vow Food's seed funding to support cell-cultured meat development 13 Jan 21
Vow Food, an Australian food technology start-up, has secured new funds from a group of local investors.
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