All Mergers & Acquisitions articles
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NewsThe Flavour Farm to acquire Dutch tomato specialist RedStar
Cibus-owned greenhouse producer continues expansion strategy with acquisition of second major Dutch tomato business, following Duijvestijn deal in 2023
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NewsMurdock companies to sell Dole shares worth US$158m
Castle & Cooke Holdings and The Murdock Group to divest all remaining holdings in world’s largest fresh produce company, concluding Murdock’s four-decade connection with the business
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NewsHein Deprez completes Greenyard buyout
Belgian multinational returns to private ownership following completion of ‘simplified squeeze-out’
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NewsThe Greenery and BelOrta launch FreshAlliance cooperation
Dutch and Belgian cooperatives have officially established a Transnational Union of Producer Organisations, aimed at creating added value while maintaining their independent structures
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NewsPerfection Fresh exits Fruit Master operations
Strategic review sees Perfection Fresh cease table grape farming operations, shifting supply to third-party growers
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NewsCanim Fruit & Veg takes over Sunnyfield Veg
Deal comes following retirement of Sunnyfield founder Ronny W.K Liu
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NewsDole sells Fresh Vegetables Division to Arable Capital
Deal allows multinational to focus on its high-margin tropicals business
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NewsGarden set to complete Greenyard buyout after reaching 95 per cent threshold
Belgian company Garden has reportedly surpassed the crucial 95 per cent ownership threshold in Greenyard, paving the way for founder and co-CEO Hein Deprez to complete a full takeover and privatisation of the global fresh produce giant
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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