All Mergers & Acquisitions articles
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NewsHein Deprez nears full ownership of Greenyard with majority buyout
Investment vehicle Garden secures over 53 per cent of outstanding shares, bringing total ownership to just below 95 per cent required to take fresh produce multinational private
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NewsBiobest acquires key technology from partner Ecoation
The biocontrol specialist has purchased monitoring and scouting tools along with expert staff from its technology partner to bolster its integrated pest management capabilities
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NewsIrritec acquires majority stake in Colombian irrigation pioneer
The acquisition of drip irrigation specialist Agrifim de Colombia will see Irritec modernise production facilities and establish a technology transfer center to support Colombian farmers
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NewsT&G Global confirms sale process amid takeover interest
The New Zealand-based fresh produce exporter has engaged Craigs Investment Partners to assist with a potential sale after receiving numerous expressions of interest
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NewsWestfalia Fruit acquires Dutch avocado specialist Greenpoint Trading
Global avocado company expands European operations with acquisition of Dutch foodservice supplier, known for its Avojoy brand
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NewsDel Monte Foods files for bankruptcy and puts itself up for sale
The major US-based supplier of canned fruit products has entered voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings as part of what it describes as a ‘value-maximising’ sale process
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NewsT&G Global partners with Sandher for Canadian cherry exports
New Zealand-based T&G Global has established a strategic partnership with Canadian cherry grower Sandher Fruit Packers, taking over sales and marketing responsibilities in a move set to significantly expand Canadian cherry exports to Asian markets
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NewsKarniel and Giumarra families announce launch of Grapa Global
Move sets in motion a five-year plan to accelerate the growth and innovation of the Arra Breeding Programme
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NewsSanLucar expands presence in France
Acquisition of major stake of Buonanno lays foundations for further growth in the country
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NewsLimoneira to rejoin Sunkist Growers
One of Sunkist’s original founding members, Limoneira will rejoin in November in a move described as a “bold step forward”
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AdvertorialTalia Farms a goldmine opportunity for investors, fresh produce operators
For sale: one of the largest and most Innovative table grape enterprises in Australia
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NewsOrtolani Cofri merges with Agrintesa
Italian cooperative extends reach across country with incorporation of Imola-based supplier
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NewsBakkavor and Greencore agree terms of takeover
Unions express concern over staff cuts and competition following £1.2bn deal
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NewsVillage Farms sells majority stake in produce business to Vanguard Food
Company’s continued expansion in cannabis cited as reason for decision to put greenhouse crop division into separate ownership
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NewsBakkavor takeover by Greencore delayed
Major buyout of food-to-go and prepped salad firm Bakkavor delayed as companies assess terms and conditions
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CommentBig bread deal could offer opportunity for fresh produce
Beanstalk Global’s Max MacGillivray says declining bread consumption is leaving an opening for fresh, healthy foods
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NewsCibus Fund II acquires PSB Producción Vegetal
PSB said deal will accelerate innovation in the stonefruit category
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CommentComment: Fruitist is on the verge of something berry big
A predicted IPO might be seen as a high-stakes bet on the future of fresh berries, but there is also plenty to be gained
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NewsToñifruit teams up with Bio Lobrot to boost organic stonefruit offering
Alliance adds another 1,000 tonnes of stonefruit to its organic fruit portfolio.
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NewsWarakirri announces Goulburn Valley kiwifruit deal and new partner Seeka
Investment fund commits over A$33mn to kiwifruit, pear and jujubes orchards with Seeka to act as tenant partner