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- April 13, 2025
Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Arla Foods, DMK Group propose merger to form Europe’s largest dairy cooperative
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . April 10, 2025
EUROPE – Arla Foods and Germany’s DMK Group have announced a proposed merger that, if approved, would form Europe’s largest dairy cooperative. The combined business

Azelis acquires Solchem Nature to expand nutraceutical market reach in Spain, broader Europe
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . April 10, 2025
SPAIN – Azelis has acquired 100 percent of Solchem Nature S.L., a Spain-based distributor of premium nutraceutical ingredients and formulations. The move expands Azelis’ reach

Fresh Del Monte enters avocado oil market with Avolio acquisition
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . March 28, 2025
UGANDA – Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has acquired a majority stake in Avolio, a Uganda-based supplier of bulk crude and cold-pressed avocado oil. The

Slow acquires African Coffee Roasters in strategic expansion move
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . March 20, 2025
KENYA – Danish coffee producer Slow has finalized an agreement to acquire African Coffee Roasters (ACR) from Coop and the Investment Fund for Developing Countries

PepsiCo expands health-focused portfolio with US$1.95B acquisition of Poppi
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . March 19, 2025
USA – PepsiCo has entered into an agreement to acquire Poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for US$1.95 billion marking its expansion into the growing functional

Dislog Group expands food portfolio with Venezia Ice & Bakery acquisition
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . March 18, 2025
MOROCCO – Dislog Group has moved to strengthen its presence in the food sector with the acquisition of Venezia Ice & Bakery, and the MCDF

Heineken, Soufflet Malt forge South African supply partnership with US$108M investment
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . March 12, 2025
SOUTH AFRICA – French agro-industrial group Soufflet Malt, a subsidiary of InVivo Group, has announced plans to invest €100 million (US$108.8M) in a new malting

Bidco Africa broadens horizons with acquisition of Groupaco Holdings
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . March 10, 2025
KENYA – Bidco Africa Group has announced its acquisition of Groupaco Holdings Ltd (GHL), marking an entry into the breakfast cereals and snacks market. The

Thermo Fisher to acquire Solventum’s Purification & Filtration business for US$4.1B
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . March 7, 2025
USA – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Solventum’s Purification & Filtration business for approximately US$4.1 billion in cash. The

AGRA, GCF join forces to curb food loss and strengthen climate resilience in Africa
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . February 25, 2025
AFRICA – The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has partnered with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to implement a large-scale initiative aimed