1 March 2021
Orkla acquires stake in Finland-based Fort Deli
Norwegian branded consumer goods supplier Orkla has acquired an 80% stake in Finnish foodservice company Seagood Oy Fort Deli (Fort Deli).
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12 February 2021
Japan’s brewed soy sauce maker Kikkoman forays into India
Japanese naturally brewed soy sauce maker Kikkoman has forayed into India with the launch of its wholly owned subsidiary, Kikkoman India Private Limited.
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4 February 2021
Kerry acquires China-based savoury flavour producer Jining Nature Group
Kerry, an Ireland-based taste and nutrition company, has acquired Jining Nature Group, a China-based manufacturer of savoury flavours, seasonings and prepared food markets, for an undisclosed amount.
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28 January 2021
Brenntag to acquire speciality ingredients distributor Zhongbai Xingye
German chemical and ingredients distribution firm Brenntag has agreed to buy a stake in speciality ingredients distributor Zhongbai Xingye to further expand its food and nutrition business in China.
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13 January 2021
T Hasegawa USA acquires Mission Flavor & Fragrances
Custom flavours manufacturer T Hasegawa USA has announced the acquisition of Mission Flavors & Fragrances in the US.
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22 December 2020
Olam Food Ingredients to acquire Mizkan America’s chilli pepper business
Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) has agreed to acquire Mizkan America’s chilli pepper business (CPB) for $108m to meet the demand for Mexican flavours.
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11 November 2020
SunOpta to divest global ingredients segment to ACOMO for $390m
Canadian speciality foods company SunOpta has agreed to divest its global ingredients segment and related assets to Amsterdam Commodities (ACOMO) for a €330m ($390m) consideration.
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29 October 2020
Tate & Lyle to buy 85% stake in Thai food starch manufacturer
Tate & Lyle has agreed to acquire an 85% stake in Chaodee Modified Starch (CMS), a Thailand-based manufacturer of tapioca-modified food starch.
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6 October 2020
FDA expands food safety collaboration with Mexican counterparts
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its Mexican regulatory counterparts have expanded a collaborative partnership on food safety.
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28 September 2020
Chr Hansen to sell Natural Colors business for $930m to EQT
Global bioscience company Chr Hansen has finalised an agreement to divest its food-colouring business to EQT IX Fund in an €800m ($930m) deal.