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Italy's Newlat In Talks To Buy UK Food Group Princes

Italy's Newlat said it was in 'very advanced' talks to buy British food group Princes, confirming reports in the British and Italian media.

Codè Crai Ovest Exceeds 2023 Turnover Expectations

Italy’s Codè Crai Ovest cooperative achieved a turnover of €346 million in 2023, exceeding its initial forecast of €340 million.

Greece's Barba Stathis Acquires 80% Stake In Halvatzis Makedoniki

Greek food firm Barba Stathis has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in agri-food company Halvatzis Makedoniki SA.

Japan's Seven & i Expands 7-Eleven Empire With Purchase Of Australian Franchise

Japanese retail conglomerate Seven & i Holdings has agreed to purchase the 7-Eleven convenience store chain in Australia for A$1.71 billion (€1 bi...

Rémy Wants To Fix US Inventory Problems By Year-End, Profits Fall

Rémy Cointreau's CEO said he aimed to end the year with a "sound" level of stock in the United States but it was unclear when these would...

Portugal's Sonae Launches €868m Takeover Of Finnish Pet Care Retailer Musti

A consortium led by Sonae, which owns Portugal's largest food retailer, has launched a tender offer on all the shares in Finnish pet care retailer Musti, i...

Czech Cola Maker Kofola Buys Brewer Pivovary CZ Group

Czech soft drinks maker Kofola CeskoSlovensko will expand into the beer business with the acquisition of Pivovary CZ Group, the country's fifth largest bre...

CCEP Agrees To Joint Acquisition Of CCBPI

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) have agreed to jointly acquire Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) f...