News on Mergers and Acquisitions

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June 04, 2025
Heat and Control Announces Acquisition of Fabcon Food Systems Ltd
Heat and Control, a world-leading manufacturer of food industry equipment, has announced the acquisition of Fabcon Food Systems Ltd.
Clarebout Potatoes, a Belgian leader in frozen potato products, is reportedly close to a billion-euro strategic deal with U.S. agri-food giant J.R. Simplot, potentially reshaping the global frozen fries market.
June 01, 2025
Belgian Frozen Fries Giant Clarebout Eyes Billion-Euro Deal with US Food Titan Simplot
Clarebout Potatoes, a top Belgian frozen fries producer, is in advanced talks with US giant J.R. Simplot for a major deal, possibly worth billions. The move could expand both firms’ global reach amid rising industry competition.
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April 02, 2025
Buhler acquires cutting-edge puffing technology from Cerex to expand product portfolio
Swiss technology group Bühler has acquired advanced puffing technology from Cerex to enhance its offerings for food, petfood, and feed applications. The acquisition, announced on 16 January, 2025.
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April 02, 2025
Fresh Potato Suppliers Association (FPSA) becomes GB Potatoes Fresh Sector Consultation Group
The Fresh Potato Suppliers Association (FPSA) was established in 2009 to represent the fresh sector of the potato industry bringing together fresh packers and suppliers to retail.
Foodeq and Sticomax join forces
February 25, 2025
Sticomax Acquisition of FoodeQ Engineering enhances Presence in the Food Industry in the Benelux Region and Beyond
Belgian machine builder Sticomax, the holding company above the companies IntOCon (BE), StuMaCo (BE), Romonta (NL), ViwateQ (NL) and DutchTecSource (NL), is acquiring Dutch sector colleague FoodeQ Engineering. 
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February 12, 2025
Sormac Expands Product Portfolio and Market Reach Through Acquisition of Foodcons
Sormac, the leading supplier of machines, entire processing lines and turnkey solutions for the fresh-cut fruit and vegetable industry acquires a majority stake in the German food technology manufacturer Foodcons.
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Convenience Stores Evolve to Become True Food Destinations
January 31, 2025
Convenience Stores Evolve to Become True Food Destinations
Convenience stores are intensifying their focus on foodservice offerings to drive foot traffic, in-store sales growth and frequency of repeat visits. Strong consumer interest in prepared foods, commissary and beverage options has led convenience stores, often referred to as c-stores, to compete much more aggressively with quick service restaurants and fast-food chains.
Potato Supply Chain Specialist, AKP Group Continues to Strengthen Offering with Latest Acquisition
January 27, 2025
UK Potato Supply Chain Specialist AKP Group acquires Whole Crop Marketing Ltd
AKP Group, one of the UK’s leading potato supply chain specialists, has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire-based Whole Crop Marketing Ltd (WCM), further enhancing the group’s position as a trusted partner in the UK potato sector.
PepsiCo completes acquisition of Siete Foods
January 17, 2025
PepsiCo completes acquisition of Siete Foods
PepsiCo, Inc. has announced that it has closed the acquisition of Garza Food Ventures LLC, dba Siete Foods, for USD 1.2 billion. Over the past two decades, PepsiCo has transformed its portfolio to include great-tasting convenient foods and drinks that are nutritious, enjoyable, and fit consumers' lifestyles.
JBT Corporation Completes Settlement of its Voluntary Takeover Offer of Marel hf. and Commences Trading as JBT Marel Corporation
January 04, 2025
JBT Corporation Completes Settlement of its Voluntary Takeover Offer of Marel hf. and Commences Trading as JBT Marel Corporation
JBT Marel Corporation (NYSE and Nasdaq Iceland: JBTM) has completed the settlement of its voluntary takeover offer to acquire all validly tendered shares of Marel hf.
APH Group Expands Sales with the Acquisition of Kontrol-Pro in Serbia
December 19, 2024
APH Group Expands Sales with the Acquisition of Kontrol-Pro in Serbia
APH Group, a distributor of agricultural equipment and installations, has acquired Kontrol-Pro in Serbia. This expansion will establish a new entity, APH Group Balkans d.o.o., which will take full responsibility for sales, service and distribution from Serbia.
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December 17, 2024
Post Holdings to Acquire Potato Products of Idaho
Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: Post), a consumer packaged goods holding company, announced today it has agreed to acquire Potato Products of Idaho, L.L.C. .
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