GREENYARD takes majority stake in GELAGRI BRETAGNE

Danone has acquired 100% of Huel. This represents a significant milestone in the second chapter of the "Renew Danone" strategy, which focuses on accelerating growth through high-added-value acquisitions. This transaction allows the French group to establish a dominant position in the rapidly expanding "nutritiously complete" and functional nutrition category. The strategic rationale for the deal centers on the perfect alignment between Huel’s high-growth, plant-based protein portfolio and Danone’s global leadership in specialized nutrition

BRIDOR has announced the acquisition of PANAMAR BAKERY GROUP for an enterprise value exceeding €1 billion, making it the largest transaction in the history of the LE DUFF Group. This landmark deal integrates 11 Spanish production sites and 2,600 employees into Bridor’s existing network, creating a global powerhouse with a combined turnover of €2.5 billion in 2026. The strategic rationale for the deal is rooted in the "Premiumization" of the frozen bakery market and the capture of the highly resilient Spanish tourism and retail channels

Nasta Pet Food acquired 100% of the shares of FirstMate Pet Foods from its founder and partner. This transatlantic consolidation aims to establish the acquirer as a major player in the North American market, the world's largest pet food region. The acquisition was funded through a major EUR118 million unitranche refinancing package provided by an international debt fund. This financing also serves to retire existing bank debt and provides a confirmed, undrawn CAPEX line for future growth. The strategic rationale focuses on combining European veterinary expertise with North American manufacturing capabilities and digital distribution networks

Refresco has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of SunOpta for $6.50 per share in an all-cash transaction. The strategic rationale for the deal is to significantly bolster Refresco’s position in the fast-growing North American plant-based beverage market, utilizing SunOpta’s specialized aseptic manufacturing footprint as a platform for regional expansion. The acquisition is highly complementary, filling geographic gaps in Refresco’s US operations while adding advanced R&D and formulation capabilities in the plant-based milk and broth categories

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

IDAK Food Group entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Onore from Waterland Private Equity and the management team. The transaction creates a diversified European leader in premium frozen food, combining IDAK's strengths in Switzerland and Italy with Onore's leadership in France and the UK. The management of Onore will reinvest in the new structure and continue to lead the division. The deal is expected to close in H1 2026 and represents IDAK's third major acquisition under TowerBrook's ownership

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.

Keurig Dr Pepper completed the acquisition of JDE Peet’s in April 2026 through a recommended public cash offer, taking effective control of 96.22% of JDE Peet’s outstanding shares and paving the way to full delisting from Euronext Amsterdam. The transaction is structured as an all‑cash, platform‑building move that creates a global coffee powerhouse by combining JDE Peet’s deeply embedded coffee brands and international footprint with Keurig Dr Pepper’s leading single‑serve coffee platform and North American beverage infrastructure

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.

Anheuser-Busch InBev has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase an 85% majority stake in BeatBox Beverages for $490m. This transaction integrates one of the fastest-growing independent RTD brands into AB InBev's "Beyond Beer" portfolio, alongside assets like Cutwater Spirits. The deal structure allows the founders to remain with the company and continue driving its entrepreneurial culture, with a provision for AB InBev to acquire the remaining 15% ownership after five years. The acquisition provides BeatBox with access to AB InBev's unparalleled distribution network to accelerate its US expansion, while AB InBev secures a dominant position in the high-ABV, flavor-forward beverage segment favored by younger legal-drinking-age consumers