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Acquisition

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Advanced bakery production line with robotic arms, symbolizing the Europastry acquisition of Highland Baking and its US market expansion.
Recipes

Europastry to acquire Highland Baking to boost US presence

Europastry has agreed to acquire Highland Baking, with the transaction expected to finalize in 2026, strategically expanding its US market presence.

Aylin Kaya·June 24, 2026
FlavorSum and Beverage Flavors International teams celebrating their acquisition deal with a handshake in a modern boardroom.
Global Flavors

FlavorSum Acquires Beverage Flavors International to Expand Reach

FlavorSum has acquired Beverage Flavors International (BFI), immediately expanding its footprint in the competitive beverage flavor market.

Aylin Kaya·June 13, 2026
Abstract representation of Ingredion and Tate & Lyle merging, symbolizing a £2.7 billion acquisition in the global specialty ingredients market.
Healthy Bites

Ingredion Agrees to Acquire Tate & Lyle for £2.7 Billion

Ingredion has agreed to pay 595 pence for each Tate & Lyle share, totaling £2.7 billion.

Dr. Lena Hanson·June 9, 2026
Symbolic handshake between Ingredion and Tate & Lyle executives, signifying a $3.7 billion acquisition deal in the food ingredients sector.
The Pantry

Ingredion Acquires Tate & Lyle for $3.7 Billion

Tate & Lyle shareholders are set to receive a 64% premium on their shares, as US rival Ingredion agrees to acquire the company for $3.7 billion in an all-cash deal.

Arthur Pendelton·June 9, 2026
Business leaders shaking hands, symbolizing the acquisition of Good Karma Foods and No Cow by Trek One Capital, set against a modern, plant-infused cityscape.
Recipes

Trek One Capital Buys Good Karma Foods

On May 18, 2026, Trek One Capital announced the simultaneous acquisition of two distinct plant-based brands, No Cow and Good Karma Foods.

Aylin Kaya·June 8, 2026
Nestlé and yfood healthy meal drinks displayed together on a shelf, representing the acquisition and expansion of the healthy meal drink portfolio.
The Pantry

Nestlé buys out yfood, boosting its healthy meal drink portfolio

Nestlé just paid $523 million to fully acquire yfood Labs, a ready-to-drink meal maker.

Arthur Pendelton·June 4, 2026
Grocery store aisle featuring Splenda and Equal sweetener brands, symbolizing market consolidation after Heartland's acquisition.
The Pantry

Splenda owner Heartland buys Equal sweeteners business

Heartland Food Products Group, the company behind Splenda, has acquired the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands, which includes the Equal sweetener brand, according to Food Dive and FoodBev...

Siobhan Walsh·May 28, 2026
Ferrero Rocher chocolate bar and Kellogg's Corn Flakes box merging in a supermarket aisle, representing the acquisition.
The Pantry

Ferrero Buys WK Kellogg Co. for $23 Per Share

Ferrero's U.S. sales surged from $300 million in 2017 to over $3 billion last year, a tenfold increase in just a few years, according to Food Dive . This expansion confirms a relentless push into the

Siobhan Walsh·May 28, 2026