BEATBOX BEVERAGES acquired by ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV (AB INBEV)

Friulia has completed a strategic investment in Pintaudi S.r.l., the premium bakery subsidiary of Polo del Gusto (Riccardo Illy). Following the transaction, Polo del Gusto retains control with 63.4% (diluted from 97.5%), while founder retains a 2.5% minority stake. The capital injection is aimed at supporting production volume growth, meeting increasing market demand, and maintaining the high artisanal standards of the brand.

Illva Saronno Holding, through its subsidiary Disaronno Ingredients, has acquired 100% of Delite S.r.l. The transaction allows Illva to integrate a strong regional distributor in the Emilia-Romagna area into its national network. This deal is part of the strategic project "DIS," which aims to build a unified, capillary distribution organization across Italy by aggregating regional leaders (following the acquisitions of Arbore in Liguria and G&P Center). The sellers include RDM Group and several private individuals.

NewPrinces Group has completed the acquisition of Kraft Heinz's infant food business. The transaction reunites the Plasmon brand with the Ozzano Taro production plant (already owned by Newlat), creating a fully integrated Italian baby food champion. As part of the deal, NewPrinces will continue to manufacture Heinz Baby Food for the UK market under a co-packing agreement at the acquired Latina facility.

Europe Capital Partners VII has acquired a majority stake in ESCA S.r.l. from the founding shareholders. The brothers Giuseppe and Patrizio Patrizi have reinvested to retain a minority stake and will continue in their operational roles (Plant Director and Commercial Director, respectively). The acquisition was financed by a pool of banks led by BCC Banca Iccrea and a private debt tranche provided by Tenax Capital.

Valsoia has acquired a 70% stake in Kele & Kele, the holding company of the Krepko dairy. The founding family retains a 30% stake and will continue to manage operations for at least three years, after which Valsoia has an option to acquire the remaining shares. The acquisition allows Valsoia to enter the European kefir market and expand its "healthy food" portfolio beyond strict plant-based categories.

Investindustrial has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TreeHouse Foods. This take-private deal removes the largest private-label manufacturer from the stock exchange, providing shareholders with a substantial premium. TreeHouse will continue to operate independently but will benefit from Investindustrial's operational expertise and long-term capital to accelerate its leadership in the private brand snacking and beverage categories.

Camlin Fine Sciences (CFSL) completed the acquisition of a 78.68% majority stake in Vinpai from existing shareholders. Following this block acquisition, CFSL will convert its convertible bonds on December 1, 2025, increasing its ownership to 83.82%. Consistent with French market regulations, CFSL intends to file a simplified mandatory tender offer (OPAS) in mid-December 2025 for the remaining shares at the same price. If the 90% ownership threshold is reached, a squeeze-out (retrait obligatoire) will be implemented to delist Vinpai from Euronext Growth.

Investindustrial, through its ingredient holding company Nexture, has agreed to acquire Frulact from Ardian. Nexture prevailed in a competitive process against finalists including the Jose de Mello Group and IK Partners. This acquisition integrates Frulact into a broader pan-European ingredient platform alongside Italcanditi and CSM Ingredients. The deal marks a successful exit for Ardian, which supported Frulact's transformation from a family business to a global player via organic growth and M&A (IFF acquisition).

Ferrero Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of WK Kellogg Co via an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders will receive a cash consideration per share that represents a significant premium of approximately 40% over the company's 30-day volume-weighted average price (VWAP). The acquisition facilitates the delisting of WK Kellogg Co from the New York Stock Exchange, returning the business to private family ownership under the Ferrero umbrella. Strategically, this transaction marks Ferrero's entry into the North American breakfast category, complementing its existing strength in snacking and treats. It allows Ferrero to capture a new consumption occasion ("the morning meal") while significantly bolstering its industrial scale and leverage with major North American retailers through the addition of high-volume, staple grocery brands.

Apetit Plc has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Foodhills AB. This acquisition consolidates Apetit's position as a leading Northern European pea producer, giving it a 10% market share of European frozen pea production.