SUNOPTA acquired by REFRESCO

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

This transaction structures a full-function joint venture combining the industrial assets and commercial operations of Gelagri Bretagne and Greenyard Frozen France, creating a consolidated entity under the majority ownership and operational control of the Greenyard group. The combination establishes a leading player in the French frozen vegetable sector with an aggregate pro-forma revenue exceeding 260 million euros, supported by an integrated manufacturing cluster of four production sites in Brittany and an combined workforce of 900 employees

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

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

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

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.

This take-private transaction transitions Greenyard NV from a public listing on Euronext Brussels into a closely held corporate structure, executing a strategic buy-out engineered by Solum Partners alongside the founding Deprez family to reset the company's capital allocation strategy. The shift to private ownership is driven by the structural requirement to fund multi-year, low-yield capital expenditure programs—specifically cold-chain infrastructure automation and digital supply-chain integration—which are fundamentally misaligned with the immediate earnings-per-share visibility demanded by public equity markets

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.