FREDDI DOLCIARIA acquired by VALEO FOODS GROUP

Foster Clark Products Ltd. has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Preziosi Food S.p.A. from a consortium of investors led by Private Equity funds Vertis SGR and HAT Sicaf. This transaction represents a strategic milestone for the Maltese group, marking its first industrial acquisition in Italy and establishing a European hub for savory snacks. The deal secures FCP a modern manufacturing plant in Southern Italy (Melfi) and a leadership position in the Private Label snack market

Ferrero, through its subsidiary Ferrara Candy, entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire 100% of CPK from Eurazeo. For Eurazeo, this marks the end of an 8-year investment cycle where it successfully regrouped heritage brands into a standalone French champion. For Ferrero, this acquisition bolsters its presence in the European sugar confectionery market and provides a strong industrial base in France. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025.

Delta Wines has been acquired by Viva Wine Group, creating a combined entity that operates across eight European countries and serves sixteen markets. The agreement was signed in early 2025 and anticipates closing in May 2025, after regulatory approvals and financing arrangements are completed. Both parties have aligned their corporate structures to facilitate a seamless integration of Delta Wines into Viva Wine Group's existing B2B segment. The acquisition supports Viva Wine Group's objective to broaden its geographic reach beyond the Nordics and to deepen its product offering in continental Europe

Greencore has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Bakkavor, creating a combined UK national food champion with pro-forma revenues of circa £4 billion. The strategic rationale for the deal is the creation of an unrivalled convenience food platform with enhanced category depth and deeper retail relationships. The combination aims to deliver annual run-rate pre-tax cost synergies of at least £80 million by the end of the third year through manufacturing consolidation and procurement efficiencies

IDAK Food Group has acquired Sorrento Sapori e Tradizioni, an Italian company specializing in the production of frozen pizza snacks. This strategic acquisition allows IDAK to strengthen its position in the premium frozen segment and expand its product offering. The acquisition is part of IDAK Food Group's European expansion strategy, supported by the TowerBrook Capital Partners fund and allows IDAK to consolidate its position as a leader in the premium frozen segment and strengthen its offering of high-quality products

What's Cooking? has finalized the acquisition of 100% of Sveltic from Groupement Les Mousquetaires. The deal allows What's Cooking? to expand its product portfolio and manufacturing footprint in France. Crucially, the acquisition includes a continued supply agreement, meaning Sveltic will continue to produce goods for Intermarche/Netto while also opening up capacity for other clients.

Marking its entry into the Australian market, BRIDOR has completed the acquisition of Laurent Bakery Group from the private equity firm BGH Capital. The strategic rationale for the deal is the acquisition of a turnkey premium industrial platform in the APAC region, perfectly aligned with Bridor’s "premium-only" global positioning. The deal allows Bridor to instantly control a retail network of 15 stores while gaining access to a massive wholesale distribution channel covering 1,000+ supermarkets

Andros has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Delafruit from the Spanish private equity firm ProA Capital. This strategic acquisition expands Andros' industrial footprint in Spain, adding a specialized facility in Tarragona to its existing plants in Cantabria and Granada. Under ProA Capital's ownership, Delafruit was spun off from Go Fruselva and diversified its portfolio beyond baby food into sports nutrition and adult snacking.

Groupe SAVEL has opened its capital for the first time to a consortium composed of UNEXO and Unigrains. This minority investment allows the company's President, Marc Léon, to strengthen his position while the family shareholders retain a broad majority. The transaction was supported by a pool of regional banks led by Crédit Agricole du Finistère. The strategic rationale for the partnership is to accelerate the group's development through both organic and inorganic growth. Key focus areas include consolidating its leadership in niche poultry species, diversifying into processed food products, and optimizing logistics

Refresco has completed the acquisition of Frías Nutrición, a Spanish specialist in plant-based beverages, following the announcement of the transaction in July 2024 and the satisfaction of regulatory conditions. This move is part of Refresco's "Buy & Build" strategy, aimed at strengthening its presence in the high-growth plant-based beverage segment, which is considered a strategic category within the non-alcoholic beverage industry. The acquisition enables the group to consolidate its position in Spain, where Frías operates a dedicated production facility and maintains strong relationships with major retailers