Russian authorities have rejected Anheuser-Busch InBev and Anadolu Efes’ deal whereby the world’s top beer maker would sell its stake in their Russian joint venture to the Turkish brewer, the companies said...
Compass India acquires 70% stake in food services company ICS Foods
Food services and contract catering company Compass India Food Services, wholly-owned subsidiary of the $40 billion British Compass Group Plc, has acquired a 70% stake in Delhi-based food and beverages catering company...
Snickers maker Mars explores acquisition of Kellanova, sources say
Family-owned food giant Mars, whose candy brands include M&M’s and Snickers, is exploring a potential acquisition of Kellanova, maker of snacks such as Cheez-It and Pringles, according to people familiar with...
Adani Wilmar could add regional kitchen essential brands to portfolio, seeking wider market share
Edible oil maker Adani Wilmar Ltd said it could invest in regional companies in categories such as spices, condiments and ready-to-cook meals, aiming for a larger share of the packaged food market. “After we bought the...
Blackstone makes move for ₹40,000 crore entry into Indian snacks market, to acquire 51% stake in Haldiram’s: Report
Blackstone Inc., the American investment firm, is expected to bid nearly ₹40,000 crore for a 51 per cent stake in the iconic Indian snack brand Haldiram’s, Moneycontrol reported on Monday, July 29, quoting people...
Large California wine producer files for bankruptcy, to sell assets
Vintage Wine Estates, one of the largest U.S. wine producers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday, citing overexpansion, too much debt and a surplus of grapes as wine drinkers emerging from pandemic lockdowns...
’Largest private equity buyout in India’: Blackstone in advanced talks to acquire controlling stake in Haldiram’s
Blackstone Inc. is in advanced talks with Haldiram’s, India’s largest family-run snacks business, to acquire a controlling stake in the company, Moneycontrol reported. The report quoted people aware of the...
Carlsberg to buy Britvic for $4.23 billion
Danish brewer Carlsberg agreed to buy London-listed soft drinks maker Britvic for 3.3 billion pounds ($4.23 billion) as part of a plan to expand in the non-alcoholic beverage market and reduce reliance on beer sales...
Jollibee Foods to take control of S.Korea’s Compose Coffee in $340 mln deal
The Philippines’ biggest fast-food chain Jollibee Foods will acquire a majority stake in South Korea’s Compose Coffee, as part of a deal valuing the target at $340 million, the company said on Tuesday...
Patanjali Foods to buy group company’s non-food business for Rs 1,100 crore
Listed FMCG company Patanjali Foods will acquire group firm Patanjali Ayurved’s home and personal care business for Rs 1,100 crore, which will lead to consolidation of the Patanjali brand under its overall FMCG...
PepsiCo to waive clause in bottling deal as Carlsberg eyes $3.9 bln Britvic bid
Carlsberg said on Monday that PepsiCo has agreed to waive a clause in its bottling deal with Britvic, making the British firm a more attractive acquisition after a $3.9 billion bid by the Danish brewer was rejected. The...
Drinks maker Britvic rejects $3.93 billion takeover proposal from Carlsberg
British soft drinks maker Britvic has rejected a 3.11 billion pound ($3.93 billion) takeover proposal from Carlsberg Group, the companies said on Friday, the second approach from the Danish brewer it has turned down...
