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Kerry has acquired c-LEcta and Enmex. Pic: Getty Images/Zhanna Hapanovich

Kerry makes two biotechnology acquisitions

By Jim Cornall

Kerry has announced it has made two biotechnology acquisitions it said will expand its expertise, technology portfolio and manufacturing capabilities.

Giraffe Foods is a Canadian-headquartered producer of customized sauces, dips, dressings, syrups and beverage concentrates. Pic: Symrise

Symrise acquires Giraffe Foods

By Jim Cornall

Symrise AG has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of Giraffe Foods Inc., a Canadian-headquartered producer of customized sauces, dips, dressings, syrups and beverage concentrates for B2B customers, in the home meal replacement, food service...

Synergy has production, R&D and technical facilities in the US, Ireland, the UK, Italy, Thailand (pictured), Indonesia, and Brazil.  Pic: Synergy Flavors

Synergy Flavors acquires Innova Flavors

By Jim Cornall

Synergy Flavors Inc., a member of the Irish-based Carbery Group, has announced the acquisition of savory flavor and ingredient supplier, Innova Flavors, from Griffith Foods Worldwide.

Novax AB is the investment company of the Stockholm-based Axel Johnson Group.  Pic: Novax

Novax acquires Ulrick & Short

By Jim Cornall

Swedish investment company Novax has acquired a majority stake in Ulrick & Short, a UK producer of sustainable and healthier 'clean label' food and food ingredients.

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Heineken acquires Brixton Brewery

By Rachel Arthur

Heineken has acquired full ownership of London’s Brixton Brewery, following the acquisition of a minority stake in 2017.

Bambi is well-established in key channels such as retail and HoReCa. Pic:Bambi.

Coca-Cola HBC acquires Serbian confectionery business Bambi

By Rachel Arthur

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company is acquiring confectionery, biscuit and snack company Bambi for €260m ($294m): saying the acquisition gives it ‘marketing leading iconic brands in a relevant adjacent category’.

Lion acquires London craft brewer, Fourpure Brewing Co

Lion acquires London craft brewer, Fourpure Brewing Co

By Rachel Arthur

Australian-headquartered Lion has acquired London craft brewer Fourpure Brewing Co. And while Fourpure says the beer and culture will remain the same, it wants to embrace the opportunities the acquisition brings: ‘We truly hope you will see some change,...

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