TELEMARK KILDEVANN acquired by REFRESCO

Premier Foods has agreed to acquire 100% of Merchant Gourmet from its founding shareholders. The brand is projected to generate revenues of c.28 million (FY2026), showing strong double-digit growth. Premier Foods intends to apply its "branded growth model"—expanding distribution, accelerating innovation (NPD), and increasing marketing investment—to scale the business, replicating the success of its previous acquisitions of The Spice Tailor and FUEL10K.

Nactarome Group agreed to acquire Claremont Ingredients Ltd. from THG Nutrition, a subsidiary of THG PLC, in a strategic bolt-on enhancing its United Kingdom operations and sports nutrition foothold. Transaction facts outline a full ownership transfer of the flavour specialist, aligning with Nactarome's aggressive M&A playbook of tuck-in acquisitions to broaden capabilities. Strategic rationale shines through perfect complementarity: Claremont's entrenched expertise in sports nutrition masking, bakery, bars, and beverages dovetails seamlessly with Nactarome's natural flavours and colours heritage, amplifying innovation pipelines and customer-centric solutions

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.

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) acquired 100% of Sopral from Parquest, Sofiproteol, and minority investors (Agro Invest, Idia, Unexo). This acquisition marks IPN's first entry into the French market, using Sopral as a logistics and industrial hub for Continental Europe. The exit follows a successful 7-year cycle under Parquest's ownership, where revenue grew from EUR40M to EUR80M.

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

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

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

Valeo Foods Group has acquired Freddi Dolciaria S.p.A. from the founding Freddi family. Financial terms were not disclosed. This acquisition further strengthens Valeo's "Sweet Treats" platform in Italy, complementing its major Balconi subsidiary. The deal adds a flexible, well-invested manufacturing facility in Northern Italy and a portfolio of trusted sponge cake products. It also allows Valeo to leverage Freddi's capabilities to expand its range of licensed global brands and "free-from" snacking options

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.