Latest Mergers and Acquisitions updates to the DATABASE2008 - January - February - March2007 - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December 2006 - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December 2005 - 2004 - 2003 March 2008:  Heineken buys Drinks Union Product markets affected include Beer in Czech Republic. Pernod Ricard buys Vin & Sprit for EUR5.6bn Product markets affected include Alcoholic beverages in World. Pierre Schmidt buys Stoeffler from BNP Paribas Product markets affected include Delicatessen products in France. February 2008: Vion buys Transfield Product markets affected include Meat products in United Kingdom. Fida buys selected brands from CVC Capital Partners/Leaf Product markets affected include Confectionery in Italy. Jus de Fruits d'Alsace buys a plant from Eckes Granini Product markets affected include Fruit juices in France. Heineken buys Bere Mures Product markets affected include Beer in Romania. The Wine Group buys selected wine brands from Constellation Brands for USD134m Product markets affected include Wine in USA. Kofola Hoop buys the juice operations of Vinarske Zavody Pezinok Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Slovakia. Bakkavör buys Ital Pizza for EUR60m Product markets affected include Frozen pizza in Italy. Bunge buys Walter Rau Product markets affected include Oils & fats in Europe. LM Salaisons/Raynal & Roquelaure buys the pasta sauce operations of Nestlé in France Product markets affected include Pasta sauces in France. Twin-Screw 2007 buys Aspil from Borges Pont Product markets affected include Snacks in Spain. Fida buys selected brands from CVC Capital Partners/Leaf Product markets affected include Confectionery in Italy. Jus de Fruits d'Alsace buys a plant from Eckes Granini Product markets affected include Fruit juices in France. Vion buys Transfield Product markets affected include Meat products in United Kingdom. Oetker/Henkell & Söhnlein buys Mionetto Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in Italy. January 2008: Natra buys Nutkao Product markets affected include Other sweet spreads in Italy. Longhai of China buys Château Latour Laguens Product markets affected include Wine in France. Bonfils buys James Herrick from Foster's Product markets affected include Wine in France. Irish Food Processors buys WA Turner Product markets affected include Meat products in United Kingdom. Longhai of China buys Château Latour Laguens Product markets affected include Wine in France. Bonfils buys James Herrick from Foster's Product markets affected include Wine in France. Irish Food Processors buys WA Turner Product markets affected include Meat products in United Kingdom. Natra buys Nutkao Product markets affected include Other sweet spreads in Italy. Accent/EQT buys Karamellkungen from Cloetta Fazer Product markets affected include Confectionery in Sweden. International Food Retail Capital buys Hamker for EUR28.5m Product markets affected include Cold sauces in Europe. Rupp buys Alma Product markets affected include Dairy products in Austria. CapVest Equity buys Drie Mollen fron Gilde Buy-out Fund Product markets affected include Hot beverages in Europe. Barry Callebaut/Stollwerk buys back Gubor from Genuport Trade Product markets affected include Chocolate confectionery in Germany. Perdigao buys Plusfood from Cebeco for caEUR30m Product markets affected include Poultry products in Europe. Osborne buys selected brandy and sherry brands from Pernod Ricard Product markets affected include Alcoholic beverages in Spain. Ibersuizas buys a brand from Heineken Product markets affected include Beer in Spain. Nazca Capital buys Vinartis fr EUR75m Product markets affected include Wine in Spain. Daniel Thwaites buys a brand from Heineken/S&N Product markets affected include Beer in United Kingdom. Nimbus Investments buys United Dutch Breweries from Inbev Product markets affected include Beer in Netherlands. Überkinger buys selected brands from Karlsberg Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Germany. Greencore buys the Ministry of Cake Product markets affected include Bakery products in United Kingdom. BC Partners/Tayto buys Sirhowy Valley Product markets affected include Potato products in United Kingdom. Cola Dairy buys Myday Product markets affected include Dairy products in Bulgaria. Northern Foods buys Baxter's Chilled Soup from Baxter's Product markets affected include Soups & sauces in United Kingdom. Two Sisters Food buys Lloyd Maunders Product markets affected include Meat products in United Kingdom. Pouly buys Polly Product markets affected include Poultry in Switzerland. Proactiva buys Letona/Cacaolat from Parmalat for EUR160m Product markets affected include Chocolate confectionery in Spain. Cosun/Aviko buys Eurofreez Product markets affected include Potato products in Europe. HM Capital Partners buys Advanced H2O Product markets affected include Mineral water in USA. Bakkavör buys Two Chefs on a Roll Product markets affected include Ready meals in USA. Les Grands Chais de France buys a winery and selected wine brands from Steiner Dujardin Racke Holding Product markets affected include Wine in Germany. Carlsberg and Heineken buy Scottish & Newcastle for GBP7.8bn Product markets affected include Alcoholic beverages in World. Diageo buys Rosenblum Cellars for USD105m Product markets affected include Wine in USA. Lotus Bakeries buys Lopez Market Product markets affected include Bakery products in Spain. Nestlé set to sell its dry pasta plant Product markets affected include Pasta in Italy. Les Brasérades buys Umark Product markets affected include Meat products in France. Duke Street/Burton's buys Northumbrian Fine Foods Product markets affected include Cereal products in World. Yildiz/Ulker buys Godiva from Campbell Soup for USD800m Product markets affected include Chocolate confectionery in World. Maple Leaf buys Aliments Martel for CAD42m Product markets affected include Sandwiches in Canada. Pernod Ricard buys Lillet (3/08) Product markets affected include Aperitifs & spirits in France. Friesland Coberco and Campina set to merge Product markets affected include Dairy products in World. First Milk and Milk Link set to merge Product markets affected include Dairy products in UK. PepsiCo buys Penelopa Product markets affected include Nuts in Bulgaria. CapVest Equity merges Findus and Young's with name change Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Europe. SABMiller and Coors set to merge their US operations in 2008, under the MillerCoors name Product markets affected include Beer in USA. December 2007: Zetar buys Lir Product markets affected include Chocolate confectionery in Ireland. Taittinger: MBO from Crédit Agricole du Nord Est Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in France. Fortis Private Equity buys Maître Paul from Nestlé Product markets affected include Cereal products in Netherlands. Occidente has a JV with ED&F Man who have bought this 49% share from Tate & Lyle Product markets affected include Sugar in Mexico. Milk Link and First Milk set to merge Product markets affected include Dairy products in UK. Lactalis buys a cream cheese business from Kraft Product markets affected include Fresh cheese in Spain. Gad, Prestor and Cecab merge their pork activities Product markets affected include Pork in France. Natra buys All Crump for EUR45m Product markets affected include Sweet spreads in Belgium. SABMiller buys Grolsch for EUR816m Product markets affected include Beer in World. Kraft Foods buys the biscuit operations of Danone for EUR5.3 bn Product markets affected include Biscuits in World. November 2007: Farley & Sathers buys Brach & Brock from Barry Callebaut Product markets affected include Confectionery in North America. Cadbury Schweppes buys Kandia-Excellent Product markets affected include Chocolate confectionery in Romania. Cloetta Fazer buys Fennobon Product markets affected include Confectionery in Finland. Bel buys Boursin from Unilever for EUR400m Product markets affected include Cheese in Europe. Lactalis buys Délis Product markets affected include Fruit products in France. Constellation Brands buys the wine operations of Fortune Brands for USD885m Product markets affected include Wine in USA. McCormick buys selected seasonings from Unilever for USD605m Product markets affected include Seasonings in USA. Northern Foods buys Ethnic Cuisine Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in UK. Fox Paine Management III buys Icicle Seafoods Product markets affected include Fish products in USA. Galapagos/Gaillard buys Norac/Le Ster Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in France. Baarsma buys Canei from Pernod Ricard Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in Italy. Spirit Capital buys Père Magloire from Pays D'Auge Finances Product markets affected include Aperitifs & spirits in France. Apetito buys the frozen fish operations of Oetker Product markets affected include Fish products in Europe. Danish Crown/Tulip buys George Adams Product markets affected include Meat products in UK. October 2007: Agrolimen buys Consorcio de Jabugo Product markets affected include Meat products in Spain. Procter & Gamble buys Veryfine and Fruit2O from Kraft Foods Product markets affected include Soft drinks in USA. Chiquita/Fresh Express buys Verdelli Product markets affected include Vegetables in USA. Senoble buys Gemerská Mliekaren Product markets affected include Dairy products in Slovakia. Vion buys Oerlemans Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Europe. Alliance Océane: name change from Cuisimer Product markets affected include Fish products in France. Danone buys Numico for EUR12.3bn Product markets affected include Baby foods in World. Eurosugar: JV between Nordzucker, ED&F Man and Cristal Union Product markets affected include Sugar in Europe. Septemnber 2007: Ter Beke buys Berkhout Product markets affected include Meat Products in Netherlands. ConAgra buys Lincoln Snacks Product markets affected include Snacks in USA. Bakkavör buys Exotic Farm Produce Product markets affected include Chilled foods in UK. Graal buys Superfish from Orkla Product markets affected include Fish products in Poland. Malavolta buys the frozen pizzza operations of Arena Holding for EUR11.3m Product markets affected include Frozen pizza in Italy. Tonhwa Grape of China buys Kings Court for EUR4.8m Product markets affected include Wine in Canada. Inventure Group buys Rader Farms for USD21m Product markets affected include Frozen fruit in USA. United Spirits buys Liquidity Inc for USD3m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in USA. Glendale buys Supreme Foods Product markets affected include Meat products in UK. Glisten buys Dormen Foods for GBP7.45m Product markets affected include Snacks in UK. Senoble buys Elisabeth the Chef from Primary Capital Product markets affected include Chilled foods in UK. GED of Spain buys Fama Product markets affected include Dairy products in Bulgaria. Nestlé buys Henniez for CHF155m Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Switzerland. August 2007: Orkla buys Elbro Product markets affected include Frozen potato products in Poland. Belvédère's founders buy out the 62% CL Financial share for EUR320m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & spirits in Europe. ConAgra buys Alexia Foods Product markets affected include Snacks in USA. CapVest Equity/Youngs Bluecrest Seafood buys Anchor Seafoods from Fishery Products International Product markets affected include Fish products in UK. Vandemoortele buys Gourmand Poland from Group Dossche Product markets affected include Bakery products in Poland. Gallo Wines buys William Hill Estates from Fortune Brands Product markets affected include Wine in USA. Andros buys Solo Italia Product markets affected include Dairy products in France. Cott Mexico buys El Riego for USD2.1m Product markets affected include Mineral water in Mexico. Imagine buys Grass Roots with name change Product markets affected include Health & sports drinks in USA. Ravioles St Jean buys Rochat Product markets affected include Fresh pasta in France. Pinguin buys Tendafrost from Christian Salvesen for GBP17.2m Product markets affected include Frozen vegetables in UK. Maple Leaf/Canada Bread buys La Fornaia for GBP18.75m Product markets affected include Frozen vegetables in UK. Spontin spun off from Spadel Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Belgium. SABMiller/Kompania Piwowarska buys Browar Belgia for EUR65m Product markets affected include Beer in Poland. Hero buys Friso from Friesland Coberco Product markets affected include Baby foods in Netherlands. July 2007: Haus Cramer/Warsteiner buys Herforder Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. CapVest Equity buys The Seafood Company from Fishery Products International Product markets affected include Fish products in UK. Bonduelle buys Carriere Foods Product markets affected include Vegetables in Canada. Barry Callebaut buys the Lion countlines business from Nestlé Product markets affected include Confectionery in France. Eckes buys Brämhults from Mellby Gård Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Scandinavia. Valensina buys Frischeproduktionsgesellschaft Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Germany. Antinori buys Atlas Peak with name change to AntiCa Napa Valley Product markets affected include Wine in USA. GED buys Fama for EUR9m Product markets affected include Dairy products in Bulgaria. Texas Pacific/Gate Gourmet buys deSter Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in Belgium. Intersnack buys Union Snack Product markets affected include Savoury biscuits in UK. Gourmet Meals buys Artes Culinarias Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in Spain. Riberebro: merger between Ayecue, Corporación Can/Conservas Basarte/Gvtarra, and Juan Ayensa/JA'E Product markets affected include Canned vegetables in Spain. Sodiaal buys Orlait Product markets affected include Dairy products in France. Ebro Puleva buys Birkel for EUR30m Product markets affected include Pasta in Germany. SigmaBleyzer buys Covalact Product markets affected include Dairy products in Romania. McCambridge buys Inter Link Foods with name change Product markets affected include Bakery products in UK. Bakkavör buys Heli Food Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in Czech Republic. Origin Enterprises buys Odlum's from Greencore for EUR35m Product markets affected include Bakery products in Ireland. CSM buys Kate's Cakes for GBP32.5m Product markets affected include Bakery products in UK. Barbadillo buys Bodegas Pirineos for EUR19.6m Product markets affected include Wine in Spain. Gary Smith buys Monarch Product markets affected include Health & sports drinks in USA. Blackstone/Lion Capital/Schweppes buy selected soft drinks operations from CL Financial/Marie Brizard Product markets affected include Soft drinks in France. Kraft Foods buys the cereal operations of Danone for EUR5.3bn Product markets affected include Cereal products in World. Boschi buys the processed tomato operations of Parmalat for EUR30.2m Product markets affected include Tomato products in World. Coca–Cola buys Energy Brands from LVMH and Tata for USD4.1bn Product markets affected include Mineral water in USA. June 2007: Vion: name change from Sovion Product markets affected include Meat products in Germany. Jutrzenka buys Hellena for EUR19.5m Product markets affected include Soft Drinks in Poland. Pinguin buys Lutosa from Van den Broeke for EUR175m Product markets affected include Vegetables in World. Cantalou/Cémoi buys Jacquot de Troyes Product markets affected include Chocolate confectionery in France. Hügli buys Ali-Big Product markets affected include Other canned sauces in Italy. Bain Capital buys Brake Bros from Clayton, Dubilier & Rice for GBP1.4bn Product markets affected include Catering suppliers in Europe. Cadbury Schweppes buys Kandia-Excelent Product markets affected include Confectionery in Romania. Heineken buys Krusovice from Oetker Product markets affected include Beer in Czech Republic. Heaven Hill buys selected spirit brands from Boisset Product markets affected include Alcoholic beverages in USA. Cons. Prosciutto Parma buys Salumificio Piacenti Product markets affected include Bacon & ham in Italy. Cantalou buys Gryf Szczecin Product markets affected include Confectionery in Poland. Greencore buys Sushi San Product markets affected include Fish products in UK. Pinguin buys Padley Vegetables Product markets affected include Vegetables in UK. British Seafood buys Five Star Fish from The Real Good Food Co. for GBP35m Product markets affected include Fish products in UK. Two Sisters Food buys Challenger Foods Product markets affected include Poultry in UK. Intersnack buys Kelly Snack from Lorenz Snack World Product markets affected include Snacks in Austria. CSM buys Titterington's for USD23m Product markets affected include Pastry products in USA. Nueva Rumasa buys the Spanish operations of Parmalat for EUR188m Product markets affected include All products in Spain. International Food Retail Capital buys Homann Feinkost from Henderson Capital Product markets affected include Delicatessen products in Germany. Lion Capital buys Vaasan Baking from Investor/ EQT Product markets affected include Bakery products in Nordic countries. Barry's buys Erin Foods from Premier Foods Product markets affected include Dehydrated sauces in Ireland. CVC Capital Partners buys the sugar confectionery operations of Cadbury Schweppes in Italy for EUR9m Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in Italy. Angel Camacho buys Stovit from Heinz Product markets affected include Jams in Poland. Lactalis buys Mlekarna Kunin Product markets affected include Dairy products in Czech Republic. Produce Investments buys Swancote Product markets affected include Fresh potatoes in UK. May 2007: Covap buys Carta Maestra Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in Spain. Leche Pascual buys Cidou from Toury for EUR6m Product markets affected include Fruit juices in France. Britvic Soft Drinks buys the soft drinks operations of Cantrell & Cochrane in Ireland from BC Partners for EUR249.2m Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Ireland. Oaktree Capital buys the alcoholic beverages operations from Eckes Product markets affected include Alcoholic beverages in World. United Spirits of India buys Whyte & Mackay for GBP595m Product markets affected include Alcoholic beverages in World. Zetar/Baked Snacks buys Britannia Foods for an initial GBP4.7m Product markets affected include Snacks in UK. Vivatis buys Weinbergmaier Product markets affected include Ready meals in Austria. ABF buys Patak Product markets affected include Ethnic foods in World. Treehouse buys DeGraffenreid from Bell-Carter Foods for UD10m Product markets affected include Vegetables in vinegar in USA. Bakkavör buys 4G Product markets affected include Chilled foods in France. Campari buys Cabo Wabo for USD80m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in USA. Alain Thiénot buys Modus Product markets affected include Still wine in France. Allied Capital buys Old Orchard for USD64.6m Product markets affected include Fruit juices in USA. Treehouse buys DeGraffenreid from Bell-Carter Foods for UD10m Product markets affected include Vegetables in vinegar in USA. April 2007: Kraft Foods spun off from Kraft Foods Product markets affected include Food products in World. Nestlé buys Gerber from Novartis for USD5.5bn Product markets affected include Baby foods in World. FL Group/Refresco buys Sun Beverage Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Europe. Arques buys Van Netten Product markets affected include Confectionery in Germany. American Sugar Refining buys Redpath from Tate & Lyle for GBP131m Product markets affected include Sugar in Canada. SK Foods buys Salyer Foods Product markets affected include Chilled salads in USA. Beauvais Catering buys Pastella from Arla Product markets affected include Fresh pasta in Europe. Treehouse buys San Antonio Farms from Silver Ventures for USD88.5m Product markets affected include Other canned sauces in USA. J&J Snack Foods buys the US ice cream operations of Coolbrands for USD4.6m Product markets affected include Ice cream in USA. Rana buys Mamma Lucia Product markets affected include Ready meals in Belgium. Coca–Cola buys Fonte del Vulture Product markets affected include Mineral water in Italy. Adelie Food Holdings buys Brambles Foods for GBP22m Product markets affected include Sandwiches in UK. Vivartia buys United Milk Co from Global Finance for EUR18.7m Product markets affected include Dairy products in Bulgaria. Waterbrands: name change from Harrogate Spa Product markets affected include Mineral water in UK. Kofola buys Hoop for EUR305m Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Europe. Integrated BioPharma buys Organic Beverage Product markets affected include Health & sports drinks in USA. Vranken buys Listel Product markets affected include Still wine in France. Wellness Foods buys Grove Fresh for GBP9m Product markets affected include Soft drinks in UK. Saputo buys Dansco for EUR7.7m Product markets affected include Fresh cheese in UK. NPM Capital/Continental Bakeries buys Stiffenhofer Product markets affected include Biscuits in Germany. Kraft Foods spun off from Kraft Foods Product markets affected include Food products in World. Nestlé buys Gerber from Novartis for USD5.5bn Product markets affected include Baby foods in World. FL Group/Refresco buys Sun Beverage Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Europe. Arques buys Van Netten Product markets affected include Confectionery in Germany. American Sugar Refining buys Redpath from Tate & Lyle for GBP131m Product markets affected include Sugar in Canada. SK Foods buys Salyer Foods Product markets affected include Chilled salads in USA. Beauvais Catering buys Pastella from Arla Product markets affected include Fresh pasta in Europe. Treehouse buys San Antonio Farms from Silver Ventures for USD88.5m Product markets affected include Other canned sauces in USA. J&J Snack Foods buys the US ice cream operations of Coolbrands for USD4.6m Product markets affected include Ice cream in USA. Rana buys Mamma Lucia Product markets affected include Ready meals in Belgium. Coca–Cola buys Fonte del Vulture Product markets affected include Mineral water in Italy. March 2007: Once buys Jose Rubia Product markets affected include Meat products in Spain. Iberfresco buys Chover Product markets affected include Vegetables in Spain. Tomgal buys selected tomato processing operations from Heinz Product markets affected include Tomato products in Portugal. Lactiber: 50/50 JV between Iparlat and Covap Product markets affected include Dairy products in Spain. Duke Street buys Burton's Foods from Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Product markets affected include Biscuits in UK. Constellation Brands buys Spirits Marque One for USD384m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in USA. Illycaffé buys Dammann from Jumeau Lafond family Product markets affected include Black tea in France. Segafredo Zanetti buys Brodie Melrose Drysdale Product markets affected include Coffee in UK. Pan Fish buys Highland Fish Farms for GBP4.1m Product markets affected include Fresh fish in UK. Bunge buys the oil division of Agricova Product markets affected include Oils & fats in Romania. GraceKennedy buys WT Foods from Bridgepoint Capital Product markets affected include Ready meals in UK. Duke Street buys Burton's Foods from Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Product markets affected include Biscuits in UK. February 2007: HK Ruokatalo buys Swedish Meats for EUR113m with name change Product markets affected include Meat products in Europe. Lactalis in 60/40 JV with Nestlé in chilled dairy products Product markets affected include Frozen vegetables in Europe. Cadbury Schweppes buys Accelerade from PacificHealth Labs. Product markets affected include Health & sports drinks in USA. Rudolf Ölz buys Jomo Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in Austria. InBev/Labatt buys Lakeport for CAD 201.4m Product markets affected include Beer in Canada. 3i Group/Refresco buys Kentpol Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Poland. Podravka buys Warzywko from Kamis Product markets affected include Herbs and spices in Poland. Nestlé buys selected brands from CoolBrands fro USD18.9m Product markets affected include Ice cream in USA, Canada. Neuhauser/Panavi buys Délices de la Tour for ca. EUR15m Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in France. Ter Beke buys Normandie Plats Cuisinés Product markets affected include Ready meals in France. Saputo buys California Cheese and Protein from Land O'Lakes Product markets affected include Cheeses in USA. Maple Leaf/Canada Bread buys Pâtisserie Chevalier Product markets affected include Bread products in Canada. Atria buys Sardus for SEK1.162m Product markets affected include Processed meat in Europe. Blackstone Lion Capital buys Pinnacle Foods from JP Morgan for USD2.16m Product markets affected include Food products in USA, Canada. Maïsadour/Delpeyrat buys Montagne Noire Pyrénées from Campofrío for EUR14m Product markets affected include Processed meat in France. Catterton Partners buys Coolbrands Dairy from Coolbrands for USD50m Product markets affected include Dairy products in USA. January 2007: Baarssen buys Weser Feinkost Product markets affected include Fish products in Germany. Orkla Foods Romania buys Brinkers in Romania from Van Dijk Foods Product markets affected include Oils & fats in Romania. Hain Celestial buys Haldane from Archer Daniels Midland Product markets affected include Food products in UK. Christ buys Gillet-Contres from the Pradeau family Product markets affected include Canned vegetables in France. Alpina Savoie buys Alimentation Animale de Provence/A2P Product markets affected include Petfoods in France. J&J Snack Foods buys Hom/Ade Product markets affected include Biscuits in USA. Grove Farm: MBO from Kerry Product markets affected include Poultry in UK & Ireland. LDC buys Les Charmilles Product markets affected include Poultry in France. Dole/Bama buys Nordic Lunch Product markets affected include Sandwiches in Scandinavia. Total Produce buys Redbrige for EUR23m Product markets affected include Fresh produce in UK. Jugos del Valle bought by a 50/50 JV between Coca-Cola and Femsa for USD470m Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Mexico. ProRegio buys Keli from Croy with name change to ZF Getränke Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Austria. Wells & Young's buys the Courage portfolio from Scottish & Newcastle Product markets affected include Beer in UK. Bakoma buys its independance from Danone Product markets affected include Dairy products in Poland. Finsbury Foods buys Lightbody for GBP37.5m Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in UK. Monin buys Guiot Product markets affected include Squashes and concentrates in France. Borges Pont buys Tramier Product markets affected include Condiments in France. B&G Foods buys the hot cereal operatons of Altria/Kraft for USD200m Product markets affected include Breakfast cereals in USA. Premier Foods buys Chivers Ireland from management Product markets affected include Food products in Ireland. Vel Pitar buys Spicul de Aur Prodcom for EUR1m Product markets affected include Bread products in Romania. Agrolimen buys Star from Findim for EUR900m Product markets affected include Food products in Europe. Lactalis buys Fromagerie du Point de la Pierre from Triballat Rians Product markets affected include Cheeses in France. Inter Link Foods buys Yorkshire Cottage Bakeries for GBP12m Product markets affected include Bakery products in UK. Pilgrim's Pride buys Gold Kist for USD1.1bn Product markets affected include Poultry in USA. Grupo SOS buys Friol from Unilever for EUR33.2m Product markets affected include Oils & fats in Italy. CapVest Equity/Bluecrest Seafoods buys Findus from EQT for EUR550m (1/06), buys GRO Industrier from Bama (11/06) Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Sweden. December 2006: Dinkelacker: MBO from InBev Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. Company Products International buys Aqua d'Or Product markets affected include Mineral water in Denmark. Les Grands Chais de France buys Calvet from Unicoop Product markets affected include Wine in World. Vision Capital buys selected bakery operations from Northern Foods for GBP160m Product markets affected include Bakery products in UK. Rotkäppchen buys the German spirits division of Eckes Product markets affected include Aperitifs & spirits in Germany. Premier Foods buys RHM Foods from Doughty Hanson for GBP1.23bn Product markets affected include Food products in Europe. Kandi-Excellent buys selected confectionery brands from Altria/Kraft Product markets affected include Confectionery in Romania. One Equity Partners Europe buys selected cereal and confectionery operations from Wessanen for EUR104m Product markets affected include Cereals, confectionery in Europe. Delta Pekarny buys Odkolek from Bakeries International Product markets affected include Bakery products in Czech Republic. Verneuil Finances/Duc buys Volaven from Cecab/Sodibel Product markets affected include Poultry in France. SM Mlekovita buys Spomlek Product markets affected include Dairy products in Poland. Mineraqua buys selected water brandes from Nestlé Product markets affected include Mineral water in Spain and Portugal. November 2006: Singapore Technologies/S. Daniels buys Farmhouse Fare Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in UK. PepsiCo buys Naked Juice from North Castle Partners Product markets affected include Fruit juices in USA. Gilde Buy-Out Fund buys the salad business of Uniq in Belgium for EUR60m Product markets affected include Salads in Belgium. Sudzucker/Agrana buys Zaharni Zavodi Product markets affected include Sugar in Bulgaria. Cranswick buys Delico Product markets affected include Processed meat in UK. Hiestand buys Fricopan Product markets affected include Bakery products in Germany. Illycaffé buys Domori Product markets affected include Confectionery in Italy. Bella Bulgaria buys Olinezza Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in Bulgaria. Agnesi/Bauli buys Doria Product markets affected include Bakery products in Italy. Services Acquisition buys Jamba for USD265m Product markets affected include Soft drinks in USA. Scottish & Newcastle/Mahou San Miguel buys Alhambra Product markets affected include Beer in Spain. Oaktree Capital buys Zaklady Piwowarskie w Lublinie Product markets affected include Beer in Poland. Oaktree Capital buys Jablonna/Polmos Lublin Product markets affected include Aperitifs & spirits in Poland. Dairy Crest buys Uniq's spreads for EUR370m Product markets affected include Spreads in France. October 2006: Activa Capital buys Materne from Hicks Muse Product markets affected include Jams & marmalade in Europe. Rostoy buys La Verja from Diego Zamora with name change to Rostoy La Verja Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Spain. Diego Zamora buys Bodegas Rozam from Rostoy Product markets affected include Wine in Spain. Leite Rio buys La Serrana Campoleite Product markets affected include Dairy products in Spain. First Milk buys the unbranded cheese operations of Dairy Crest for GBP61.9m Product markets affected include Cheeses in UK. Herman Goelitz/Jelly Belly buys Ben Myerson Candy Product markets affected include Confectionery in USA. Kofola buys Klimo Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Czech Republic. Castle Brands buys McLain & Kyne Product markets affected include Aperitifs & spirits in USA. Industrias Lacteas Asturianas buys OSM Ciechanow Product markets affected include Dairy products in Poland. Oetker/Henkell & Sohnlein buys the spirits brands of Racke Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Germany. Heinz buys Renée's Gourmet Product markets affected include Salad dressings in Canada. Pro Natura buys Bio Marché from Hain Celestial Product markets affected include Fresh produce in Belgium. Principal Capital buys Millar McCowan Product markets affected include Confectionery in UK. Tata of India buys 30% of Energy Brands for USD677m Product markets affected include Mineral water in USA. NPM Capital buys Continental Bakeries from Industri Kapital for EUR175m Product markets affected include Bakery products in Europe. Inventure Group: name change from Poore Bros Product markets affected include Potato crisps in USA. September 2006: Rodilla Sanchez buys Andros Food from Uniq Product markets affected include Sandwiches in Spain. Dafsa buys the chilled soup and juices operations from Agrolimen/Gallina Blanca Product markets affected include Chilled soup and juices in Spain. IAWS of Ireland buys Otis Spunkmeyer for USD365m Product markets affected include Bakery products in USA. Hershey's buys Dragoba Product markets affected include Confectionery in USA. Siro buys Castello y Juan Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in Spain. Borges Pont buys selected brands from Travesa Product markets affected include Snacks in Spain. Guillen buys Avicola Padrino Sierra Product markets affected include Eggs in Spain. Hijos de Rivera buys Manantiales de Galicia Product markets affected include Mineral water in Spain. Pescanova buys Krustanord from Grupo Amasua Product markets affected include Frozen fish in France. Cristal Union and Erstein merge Product markets affected include Sugar in France. Dole buys JP Fruit for USD41.9m Product markets affected include Fresh produce in USA. Tilander buys the Heering cherry liqueur from Vin & Sprit Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Sweden. Sazerac buys selected spirits brands from Pernod Ricard Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Canada. Inversiones Louredo buys Conservas Pena, which buys Bernardo Alfageme for EUR24,2m (3/06), buys Thenaisie Provote Product markets affected include Canned fish in Spain. National Beverage buys Jones Soda Product markets affected include Soft drinks in USA. Belvédère buys Marie Brizard from Duke Street for EUR320m (1/06), CL Financial buys Belvédère Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Europe. Irwin buys Howell House Product markets affected include Bakery products in UK. McCain buys Jon-Lin Product markets affected include Frozen foods in USA. Produce Investments buys Greenvale for GBP11.25m Product markets affected include Fresh produce in UK. Smithfield Foods buys Premium Standard Farms from ContiGroup for USD810m Product markets affected include Meat products in USA. Dirkzwager buys Drinks & Food Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Germany. CSM buys CGI Desserts Product markets affected include frozen pastry products in USA. Thapar/Global Green buys Intergarden Product markets affected include Vegetables in Vinegar in Hungary. Capvis buys Orior Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in Switzerland. UB Group of India buys Bouvet Laduvay from Taittinger Product markets affected include sparkling wine in France. Altria/Kraft buys Fruco from Finalrealm/United Biscuits Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Spain and Portugal. Cosun buys the sugar operations of CSM Product markets affected include Sugar in Netherlands. Baugur of Icelend buys Danish Bacon Foodervice from Danish Crown Product markets affected include Bacon & ham in UK. Lansi-Kalkkuna: JV between HK Ruokatalo and Atria Product markets affected include Poultry in Finland. Morina Baie/Biscuiterie de la Baie du Mont St Michel buys selected brands from Bahlsen Sußwaren Product markets affected include Biscuits in France. Fibemi/Moorgat buys Brasserie d'Achouffe Product markets affected include Beer in Belgium. Zentralschweizerischer Milchverband/Emmi buys Upstate Farms Product markets affected include Yogurt in USA. Milk Link buys Dairy Crest's owl label cheese operations for GBP60.9m Product markets affected include Cheeses in UK. Fleury Michon buys Delta Dailyfood Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in Canada. Rosen Eiskrem buys an ice cream plant fron Nestlé Product markets affected include Ice cream in Germany. Danone buys 49% of Aqua D'Or Product markets affected include Mineral water in Denmark. August 2006: Noble Farms: merger between Deans Farms and Stonegate Thames Valley Product markets affected include Eggs in UK. Cadbury Schweppes buys the remaing 55% of Dr Pepper/Seven Up bottling from Carlyle Group for USD353m Product markets affected include Soft drinks in USA. Hoop buys Paola Product markets affected include Squashes and concentrates in Poland. CEDC buys Bols Hungary from Rémy Cointreau for USD19.6m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Hungary. Zetar buys Readifoods, and Humdinger for GBP13m Product markets affected include Nuts in UK. Westin Foods buys Brookfield Farms Product markets affected include Canned meat in USA. Sapporo of Japan buys Sleeman for USD300m Product markets affected include Beer in Canada. Toms UK: MBO with name change to Tangerine Confectionery (4/06), Tangerine Confectionery buys Burton's confectionery operations from Hicks Muse Product markets affected include Confectionery in UK. Big Bear buys selected breakfasr cereal brands from PepsiCo/Quaker Product markets affected include Breakfast cereals in United Kingdom and Denmark. Lactogal buys the dairy operations of Dean Foods in Spain and Portugal Product markets affected include Dairy products in Spain, Portugal. Brown-Forman buys Tequila Herradura for USD876m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Mexico. Blackstone Lion Capital buys Kettle Foods Product markets affected include Potato crisps in USA. Permira buys Unilever's frozen food operations in selected European countries for EUR1.73bn Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Europe. Aquaterra buys the HBO bottled water business of Danone Product markets affected include Mineral water in Canada. Lactalis buys Célia Product markets affected include Dairy products in France. Shearer buys Poppees Product markets affected include Potato crisps in USA. Andros buys Prolainat Product markets affected include Frozen desserts in France. July 2006: Rieber buys Frödinge from Arla Foods Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in Scandinavia. Banque Lazard buys Traou Mad Product markets affected include Biscuits in France. Lamb Weston/Conagra buys Garden Isle/Smith & Holbourne Product markets affected include Frozen potato in UK. Noi Sirius buys Elizabeth Shaw from Packbond Holdings Product markets affected include Confectionery in UK. Delta Holding and Chipita merge with name change to Brandco (1/06), with further name change to Vivartia Product markets affected include Bakery and dairy products in Europe. Saputo buys Rondeau Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in Canada. Tata buys Eight o'Clock Coffee from Gryphon Investors for USD220m Product markets affected include Coffee in USA. Greene King buys Hardys and Hansons Product markets affected include Beer in UK. Brown-Forman buys the Chambord liqueur from Chatam International for USD225m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in USA. Smithfield Foods buys Sara Lee's European meat products operations for USD575m Product markets affected include Meat products in Europe. Lantmännen Unibake buys Belpan Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in Belgium. Robert Wiseman buys Milk Link's fresh milk and cream operations for GBP5.5m Product markets affected include Liquid Milk in United Kingdom UK. Zentralschweizerischer Milchverband/Emmi Gerber buys Trentinalatte Product markets affected include Yogurt in Italy. Arla Foods buys Tholstrup Product markets affected include Dairy products in Europe. Dairy Crest buys Arla's doorstep milk delivery business for GBP33m Product markets affected include Liquid Milk in United Kingdom UK. Smithfield Foods buys ConAgra's refrigerated meats for USD475m Product markets affected include Meat products in USA. Bonduelle buys Unilever's remaining frozen food operations in Spain Product markets affected include Frozen fish in Spain. Largo Foods buys Tayto from BC Partners/C&C for EUR62.3m Product markets affected include Potato Crisps in Ireland. Premier Foods buys two of Campbell Soup's British and Irish operations for GBP460m Product markets affected include Food products in UK, Ireland. Ebro Puleva buys Minute Rice from Altria/Kraft for USD280m Product markets affected include Rice in USA. Delmotte buys Les Délices de Ninon Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in France. Altria/Kraft buys the Spanish and Portuguese bakery operations of Finalrealm/United Biscuits for GBP575m Product markets affected include Bakery products in Spain, Protugal. Perfetti buys Chupa Chups for EUR400m Product markets affected include Confectionery in World. Bonduelle buys the frozen ready meal operations from Unilever Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in Spain. June 2006: Yoku Moku buys Chocolaterie Le Roux Product markets affected include Chocolate confectionery in France. Caixanova/Sogevinus buys Grupo Barros from Vranken for EUR 50m Product markets affected include Still wine in Portugal. Sir buys Duran & Hidalgo Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in Spain. Tata buys Jemka Jemnice Product markets affected include Black tea in Central Europe. 7th Day Adventists buys Artenay Agro-Développement from Tereos Product markets affected include Breakfast cereals in France. Agnesi/Colussi buys Albea 90 Product markets affected include Bread products in Italy. Hain Celestial buys the Linda McCartney brand from Heinz Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in United Kingdom UK. McCormick buys Epicurean for USD97m Product markets affected include Herbs and spices in USA. Crédit Agricole du Nord Est buys Taittinger from Starwood Capital for EUR660m Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in France. Danone/Stonyfield buys Glenisk Product markets affected include Yoghurt in Ireland. Ebro Puleva buys New Word Pasta Company from Littlejohn & Levy for USD362.5m Product markets affected include Pasta in North America. Lotus Bakeries buys Peijnenburg Koek Fabriek from Happen Naar for ca EUR70m Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in Netherlands. Oaktree Capital/Roncadin buys Richmond Foods for GBP182.2m, buys Schroer in Germany Product markets affected include Ice Cream in Europe. Oetker/Radeberger buys Freiberger Brauhaus from Rhein Main Neckar Brauerei/Actris Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. Coca-Cola buys Apollinaris from Blackstone Product markets affected include Mineral Water in Europe. Grupo SOS buys Carapelli from B&S Private Equity Group for EUR160m (1/06), buys Minerva oils from Paterson Zochonis Product markets affected include Olive oil in Italy. May 2006: La Martiniquaise buys Socodivin Product markets affected include Still Wine in France. Barr buys Strathmore from Constellation Brands for GBP15m Product markets affected include Mineral water in UK. Belvedere buys Danska from Vin & Sprit Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Denmark. Scottish & Newcastle buys Foster's in Europe and Russia Product markets affected include Beer in Europe. Anheuser Busch buys Rolling Rock from InBev for USD82m Product markets affected include Beer in USA. Icicle Seafoods buys Kodiak Salmon Packers Product markets affected include Fish products in USA. Bakkavor buys Laurens Patisserie for GBP130m Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in UK. Belvedere buys Chateau d'Esclans from the Swedish Pension Kaffan for EUR13m Product markets affected include Still�wine in France. FL Group of Iceland buys Refresco from 3i Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Europe. Boisset buys St Raphael from Bacardi Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in France. April 2006: Pan Fish buys Fjord Seafood from Domstein Product markets affected include Fish products in Scandinavia. Brandco/Delta buys the condensed milk operations of Nestlé in Greece for EUR2.8m Product markets affected include Condensed milk in Greece. Saputo buys De Lucia Product markets affected include Fresh cheese in Germany. Reitzel buys selected edible oil brands from Saipol/Lesieur Product markets affected include Edible oils in France. Wing Equity of Austria buys Devin Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Bulgaria. Rocafort buys Frutinatura for EUR7m Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Poland. Dulces y Conservas Helios of Spain buys selected plants and brands from Zentis Product markets affected include Jamsi marmalade in Germany. Lactalis buys Promil Product markets affected include Dairy products in Central Europe. AarhusKarlshamn buys Lion Foods for GBP14m Product markets affected include Sauces in UK. Leray Seafoods buys Fossen for USD32m Product markets affected include Other processed fish in Norway. Ducatel buys the processed meat operations of Bonduelle Product markets affected include Processed meat in France. Leroy Seafoods buys Fossen for USD32m Product markets affected include Other processed fish in Norway. AarhusKarlshamn buys Lion Foods for GBP14m Product markets affected include Sauces in UK. Lactalis buys Promil Product markets affected include Dairy products in Central Europe. Dulces y Conservas Helios of Spain buys selected plants and brands from Zentis Product markets affected include Jams & marmalade in Germany. Rocafort buys Frutinatura for EUR7m Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Portugal. Wing Equity of Austria buys Devin Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Bulgaria. Reitzel buys selected edible oil brands from Saipol/Lesieur Product markets affected include Edible oils in France. Saputo buys De Lucia Product markets affected include Fresh cheese in Germany. Nippon Suisan buys Bryce Seafoods Product markets affected include Fish products in USA. Hormel buys Valley Fresh from Monset for USD78m Product markets affected include Canned foods in USA. Constellation Brands buys Vincor for CAD1,52bn Product markets affected include Still wine in World. Treehouse buys the canned soup and baby foods businesses from Del Monte for USD268m Product markets affected include Canned soup, Baby foods in USA. Greenwich Holding buys Marine Harvest from Nutreco for EUR881m Product markets affected include Fish products in World. Smithfield set to buy some ham operations from ConAgra Product markets affected include Bacon & ham in USA. Coca-Cola buys Traficante for EUR35m Product markets affected include Mineral water in Italy. Ter Beke buys Pluma from Ato Product markets affected include Meat products in Europe. March 2006: Mercapital buys Saprogal from Carlyle for EUR155m Product markets affected include Petfoods in Spain & Portugal. Proinserga buys Carneus for EUR75m Product markets affected include Beef in Spain. Grupo Alaska withdraws from Helados Chefi Product markets affected include Ice Cream in Spain. Grupo Fuertes/Elpozo buys Finca Luzon Product markets affected include Still wine in Spain. Inversiones Louredo buys Conservas Pena, which buys Bernardo Alfageme for EUR24,2m Product markets affected include Canned fish in Spain. Hasenosa buys La Treinta Product markets affected include Flour in Spain. Harinera Vilafranquina buys Guria Product markets affected include Flour in Spain. Finalrealm/UB buy selected brands from BC Partners/Tayto Product markets affected include Snacks in UK. Cardinal Foods buys Synnove Finden Product markets affected include Poultry and eggs in Norway. Gilde Buy-Out Fund buys Heiploeg from UBS Capital Product markets affected include Processed fish in Europe. Smithfield Foods buys Cook's Ham from ConAgra Product markets affected include Bacon & ham in USA. PepsiCo buys Ardia Product markets affected include Soft drinks in USA. Edible Oils: 50/50 JV between Archer Daniels Midland and Mitsubishi/Princes Product markets affected include Oils and fats in UK. Glisten buys Lyme Regis Foods Product markets affected include Breakfast cereals in UK. Peter zur Muhlen buys Konecke/ Redlefsen Product markets affected include Meat products in Germany. Heristo buys Steakmeister Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Germany. Old Dutch Foods buys Humpty Dumpty for CAD26,7m Product markets affected include Savoury snacks in Canada. Trident Seafoods buys Ocean Beauty Product markets affected include Fish products in USA. Maple Leaf/Canada Bread buys Harvestime Product markets affected include Bread products in UK. Singleton buys part of ConAgra seafodd business Product markets affected include Fish products in USA. Maisadour/Delpeyrat buys Le Magicien Vert from ABN AMRO/Perkins Foods Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in France. JP Morgan/Pinnacle Foods buys the Armour meat products operations from Henkel for USD183m Product markets affected include Meat products in USA. ABN Amro buys Bols from Rémy Cointreau for EUR210m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in World. Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking buys the European seafood operations from Heinz for EUR426m Product markets affected include Fish products in Europe. SABMiller buys Topvar for USD15.2m Product markets affected include Beer in Slovakia. Trident Seafoods buys the surimi operations of ConAgra Product markets affected include Fish products in USA. Del Monte Foods buys the pet snacks business of Kraft from Altria for USD580m Product markets affected include Petfoods in USA. ABN Amro Capital France buys Diététique et Santé from Novartis for EUR220m Product markets affected include Health foods in Europe. February 2006: Hero buys Semper Product markets affected include Baby foods in Europe. Boizel Chanoine set to buy Lanson Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in France. Tayto set to buy bankrupt Golden Wonder Product markets affected include Potato crisps in UK. Alfesca: name change from Union of Icelandic Fish Producers/SIF Product markets affected include Fish products in Europe. CSM considerating selling its sugar division Product markets affected include Sugar in Netherlands. Brioche Pasquier buys Symphonie Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in France. BC Partners/Tayto buys Golden Wonder from Longolf Product markets affected include Potato crisps in Europe. Cecab set to buy Globus Product markets affected include Canned foods in Hungary. Lactalis set to control Nestlé's chilled dairy products Product markets affected include Dairy products in World. Tayto set to buy bankrupt Golden Wonder Product markets affected include Potato crisps in UK. January 2006: The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan buys Doane from JP Morgan and others for USD1bn Product markets affected include Petfoods in World. Finsbury Foods buys California Cake & Cookie and Campbell's Cake from Enterprise Food Group for GBP7,4m Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in UK. CL Financial/Angostura buys Maple Leaf Distillers for CAD15m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Canada. B&G Foods buys Grandma's Molasses from Mott's/Cadbury Schweppes for USD30m Product markets affected include Other sweet spreads in USA. Gilde and Prior merge Product markets affected include Meat products in Norway. Archer Daniels Midland buys Sunlight Foods Product markets affected include Dressings and condiments in USA. Flowers Industries buys Ders Product markets affected include Bread products in USA. Bomilla buys selected plants and brands from Cloetta Fazer Product markets affected include Confectionery in Poland. Hojiblanca buys Acorsa Product markets affected include Olive oil in Spain. Nueva Rumasa/Dhul buys Lacteos Arnedo from Going Investment Product markets affected include Ice cream in Spain. Cosun/Lasem buys Atrian Bakeries Product markets affected include Bread products in Spain. Carnspalleja buys Catalana de Carns Product markets affected include Mutton in Spain. Medway Foods buys bankrupt Canterbury Foods Product markets affected include Meat products in UK. Synnøve Finden/Stolte Hahne buys Cardinal Foods Product markets affected include Poultry in Norway. Ajinomoto buys Amoy from Danone for EUR190m Product markets affected include Other canned sauces in World. Delta Holding and Chipita merge with name change to Brandco Product markets affected include Bakery and dairy products in Europe. Pepsico buys Ardea Product markets affected include Health & sports drinks in USA. Schwan Foods buys Holiday Foods Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in USA. Gausepohl Fleisch buys Spengemann Product markets affected include Cured meat in Germany. Sara lee's French processed meat operations put up for sale Product markets affected include Processed meat in France. CapVest Equity/Bluecrest Seafoods buys Findus from EQT for EUR550m Product markets affected include Frozen Foods in Europe. PepsiCo buys Star Foods Product markets affected include Snacks in Bulgaria and Poland. Medway Foods buys bankrupt Canterbury Foods Product markets affected include Meat products in UK. Capvest/Bluecrest Seafoods set to buy Findus from EQT Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Europe. Synnove Finden/Stolte Hahne buys Cardinal Foods Product markets affected include Poultry in Norway. Ajinomoto buys Amoy from Danone for EUR190m Product markets affected include Other canned sauces in World. Lactalis buys Galbani from BC Partners for ca EUR1.75bn Product markets affected include Cheeses in Europe. Delta Holding and Chipita merge with name change to Brandco Product markets affected include Bakery and dairy products in Europe. Pepsico buys Ardea Product markets affected include Health & sports drinks in USA. Schwan Foods buys Holiday Foods Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in USA. Brynwood Partners buys Stella d'Oro from Altria/Kraft Product markets affected include Biscuits in USA. Grupo SOS buys Carapelli from B&S Private Equity Group for EUR160m Product markets affected include Olive oil in World. Gausepohl Fleisch buys Spengemann Product markets affected include Cured meat in Denmark. Pan Fish of Norway buys Kritsen from Ålesundfisk Product markets affected include Other processed fish in France & Italy. PepsiCo buys Star Foods Product markets affected include Snacks in Bulgaria & Poland. Blackstone and Lion Capital buy Cadbury Schweppes' Continental European Beverage arm for EUR1.85bn Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Europe. Belvédère set to buy Marie Brizard from Duke Street for EUR320m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in France. December 2005: Orkla buys Martin Nordby Product markets affected include Bread products in Denmark. Campari buys selected Scotch whisky brands from Pernod Ricard for EUR130m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in World. Maspex buys Litex Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Bulgaria. Storck set to buy selected confectionery brands from Ragolds Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in Germany. Ad van Geloven buys Mora Snacks from Unilever Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in Netherlands. Grupo SOS buys the rice operations of Sara Lee in the Netherlands for EUR52m Product markets affected include Rice in Netherlands. Refrescos del Atlantico buys San JoaquÃn for EUR3m Product markets affected include Mineral water in Spain. Abraham buys Sánchez Alcaraz Product markets affected include Bacon & ham in Spain. Fishery Products International/FPI buys the Seafood Company for GBP18.3m Product markets affected include Frozen fish in UK. Segafredo Zanetti buys part of Sara Lee's US and Canadian coffee operations for USD82.5m Product markets affected include Coffee in USA and Canada. Campari buys Teruzzi & Puthod for EUR12m Product markets affected include Still Wine in Italy. Global Beverage Solution buys Rudy Beverage Group Product markets affected include Soft drinks in USA. PepsiCo set to buy the European snack operations of Sara Lee Product markets affected include Savoury snacks in Belgium / Luxembourg, France and Nehterlands. Nestlé buys Delta Ice Cream from Delta Holdings for EUR240m Product markets affected include Ice cream in Bulgaria, Romania and Greece. Icelandic Group buys Pickenpack Hussmann & Hahn Product markets affected include Frozen fish in Europe. November 2005: Bakkavör buys Geest Product markets affected include Chilled food in Europe. Pescanova buys Congepesca Product markets affected include Frozen fish in Spain. Belgomilk and BZU merge to form Milcobel Product markets affected include Dairy products in Europe. Ad van Geloven buys Mora Snacks from Unilever Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in Netherlands. Grupo SOS buys the rice operations of Sara Lee in the Netherlands for EUR52m Product markets affected include Rice in Netherlands. Refrescos del Atlantico buys San JoaquÃn for EUR3m Product markets affected include Mineral water in Spain. Abraham buys Sánchez Alcaraz Product markets affected include Bacon & ham in Spain. Fishery Products International/FPI buys the Seafood Company for GBP18.3m Product markets affected include Frozen fish in UK. Segafredo Zanetti buys part of Sara Lee's US and Canadian coffee operations for USD82.5m Product markets affected include Coffee in USA and Canada. Campari buys Teruzzi & Puthod for EUR12m Product markets affected include Still Wine in Italy. Global Beverage Solution buys Rudy Beverage Group Product markets affected include Soft drinks in USA. PepsiCo set to buy the European snack operations of Sara Lee Product markets affected include Savoury snacks in Belgium / Luxembourg, France and Nehterlands. Nestlé buys Delta Ice Cream from Delta Holdings for EUR240m Product markets affected include Ice cream in Bulgaria, Romania and Greece. Icelandic Group buys Pickenpack Hussmann & Hahn Product markets affected include Frozen fish in Europe. Glacier Water Services buys Gestion Bi-Eau Pure for USD1.2m Product markets affected include Mineral water in Canada. Ralcorp buys Western Waffles Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in USA and Canada. Dujardin Foods buys Congelados de Navarra Product markets affected include Frozen vegetables in Spain. Hill Station buys Granelli McDermott, and Loseley Ice Cream (from Tim Wilson) for GBP5.6m Product markets affected include Ice cream in UK. Graham's Dairies buys Scottish Milk Dairies from First Milk for ca GBP0.9m Product markets affected include Liquid milk in UK. Bakkavör buys Hitchen Foods for GBP44m Product markets affected include Chilled vegetables in UK. ON Nederland buys Feldhues from Greencore Product markets affected include Cured meat in Germany. Pizza Canadian buys Greencore's UK frozen pizza operations Product markets affected include Frozen Pizza in UK. Greencore buys Oldfields Quality Foods for EUR17.3m Product markets affected include Sandwiches in UK. Tata buys Good Earth Product markets affected include Black tea in USA. Pan Fish buys Oppdrettslak for EUR0.7m (8/05), buys Aqua Farms for EUR36.2m Product markets affected include Fresh fish in Norway. NPM Capital buys HAK from Heinz and Jonker Fris from Hicks Muse with name change to Nederlands Glorie Product markets affected include Canned foods in Europe. Unicopa buys Boizet Product markets affected include Cured meat in France. Arena Holding buys 85% of Roncadin (6/05), Oaktree Capital buys the ice cream operations of Roncadin from Arena Holding Product markets affected include Ice cream in Europe. Highwood buys the spirits division of Cascadia Brands from Andres Wines for ca CAD6m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in UK. PepsiCo/Frito Lay buys Stacy's Pita Chip Company Product markets affected include Savoury biscuits in USA. Farley & Sathers buys Trolli from Wrigley Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in USA. Boisset buys Vignobles du Peloux Product markets affected include Still Wine in France. Mont Blanc buys the Gloria franchise from Nestlé for 20 years Product markets affected include Condensed milk in UK. Grupo Sumol buys Compal from Nutrinveste for ca EUR500m Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Portugal and Spain. Hain Celestial buys Spectrum Organics for USD34.5m Product markets affected include Other non-dairy spreads in USA. October 2005: Andres Wines buys Thirty Bench Wineries, buys Cascadia Brands (6/05), buys Red Rooster Winery Product markets affected include Still wine in Canada. Hero set to buy Beech-Nut from Madison Dearborn for ca USD200m Product markets affected include Baby foods in USA. Fuller Smith & Turner buys Gale's for GBP91.8m Product markets affected include Beer in UK. transGourmet buys Prodirest from Carrefour Product markets affected include Catering foods in France. Kelso buys DS Waters from Danone Product markets affected include Mineral water in USA. William Grant buys Raynal et Cie from Fonds Partenaires Gestion for EUR60m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in UK, USA. Lehman Brothers buys Spumador Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Italy. Passugger: MBO from Carlsberg Product markets affected include Mineral water in Switzerland. Diamante Sprits: JV between Black Vodka of the UK and Suntory of Japan Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in USA. Otis Spunkmeyer buys Van-Merkel Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in USA. Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Coop buys Holly Sugar from Imperial Sugar for USD51.1m Product markets affected include Sugar in USA. Lloyd Maunders buys Chitty Food Group Product markets affected include Beef in UK. Biofar/Fürsten Reform buys Langnese from Oetker Product markets affected include Honey in Europe. Vicenzi buys the baked goods operation of Parmalat Product markets affected include Baked goods in Italy. Fram Food of Iceland buys Boyfoods Product markets affected include Canned fish in Finland. Ter Beke buys Langeveld Sleegers Product markets affected include Processed meat in Netherlands. Sovion buys Südfleisch Product markets affected include Meat products in Germany. Nueva Rumasa buys the bakery operations of Cantalou in Spain and Portugal Product markets affected include Biscuits in Spain. Compagnie Nationale à Portefeuille/Entremont takes over Unicopa's dairy operations Product markets affected include Natural cheese in France. SABMiller set to buy Topvar for USD15.2m Product markets affected include Beer in Slovakia. September 2005: Ardovries buys Mochovské mrazini Product markets affected include Frozen vegetables in Czech Republic. Ebro Puleva/S&B Herba Foods buys Tarantella Product markets affected include Canned Tomato in UK. Apeejay Surrendra buys the tea operations of Premier Foods Product markets affected include Black Tea in UK. Franken Brunnen buys Sinziger from Oetker Product markets affected include Mineral water in Germany. Dairy Crest buys Midland Dairies for GBP20m Product markets affected include Liquid Milk in UK. Nestlé buys Peyroteo & Caravela for EUR 0.1m Product markets affected include Mineral water in Portugal. August 2005: Villa Soft Drinks buys Crystal Spring Product markets affected include Mineral water in UK. Müller buys Pragolaktos from Kovopetrol Product markets affected include Dairy products in Czech Republic. Alföldi Milk buys Parmalat Hungary Product markets affected include Dairy products in Hungary. Nichols buys Panda Drinks from Hall and Woodhouse for GBP5.5m (1/05), buys Beacon Soft Drinks Product markets affected include Soft drinks in UK. American Foods Group buys Rosen's Diversified Product markets affected include Fresh Meat in USA. Pan Fish buys Oppdrettslak for EUR0.7m Product markets affected include Fresh fish in Norway. The Real Good Food Company buys Mapier Brown for GBP67.7m Product markets affected include Sugar in UK. Apax Partners buys Panrico for EUR900m Product markets affected include Bread products in Spain, Portugal. Dairy Crest buys Starcross Foods for GBP16.9m Product markets affected include Liquid milk in UK. Greene King buys Belhaven from Control Securities for GBP187m Product markets affected include Beer in UK. Pernod Ricard and Fortune Brands buy Alllied Domecq for EUR10.7bn Product markets affected include Wines and spirits in World. American Foods Group buys Rosen's Diversified Product markets affected include Beef in USA. July 2005: Brioche Pasquier buys Picard from Epona (7/05), buys Sopafi (8/05) Product markets affected include Crispbread in France. Tönnies buys Br�rup Product markets affected include Pork in Denmark. Hain Celestial buys College Hill Product markets affected include Poultry in USA. Axa Private Equity buys Bénédicta in France from Barclays Private Equity for EUR60m Product markets affected include Mayonnaise in France. Nippon Suisan/Gorton's buys King & Prince Product markets affected include Frozen fish in USA. Genuport Trade buys Gubor from Barry Callebaut/Stollwerk Product markets affected include Chocolate countlines in Germany. Cargill buys Vegras Olpo Product markets affected include Oils and fats in Romania. Wrigley buys selected sugar confectionery brands from Altria for USD1.48bn Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in World. Bachoco buys Grupo Sanjor Product markets affected include Poultry in Mexico. Cafés Folliet buys Tropico from Unilever Product markets affected include Soft drinks in France. Ratos buys Arcus from Sucra Konsortium for USD66m Product markets affected include Wines and spirits in Norway. Young's Holding buys Seagram's vodka from Pernod Ricard Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in USA. Leite Rio buys a milk factory and Leyma brand from Ebro Puleva for EUR12.5m Product markets affected include Liquid milk in Spain. Rich Products buys David Powell Bakeries Product markets affected include Bread products in UK. Diageo buys Bushmills Irish whiskey brand from Pernod Ricard for GBP200m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in World. 360 Global Wine buys Viansa for USD31m Product markets affected include Still wine in USA. Brioche Pasquier buys Picard from Epona Product markets affected include Crispbread in France. Emmi Gerber buys Emmental SA Product markets affected include Natural cheese in Switzerland. Coopérative Fédérée de Québec/Olymel buys Brochu Product markets affected include Processed meat in Canada. Zentralschweizerischer Milchverband/Emmi Gerber buys Aargauer Zentralmolkerei Product markets affected include Dairy products in Switzerland. Semper buys SmÃ¥folk from Tine Product markets affected include Baby milks in Norway. Flowers Industries buys Royal Cake Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in USA. Fortune Brands buy selected brands from Allied Domecq for US4.9bn Product markets affected include Alcoholic beverages in World. Hershey's buys Scharffen Berger Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectionery in USA. Ebro Puleva buys Lustucru fro PAI for EUR 640m Product markets affected include Rice in Europe. Heinz buys Nancy's from United Signature Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in USA. Rieber buys Uniq's Scandinavian salads for NOK112m Product markets affected include Salads and sauces in Scandinavia. Cermaq/EWOS Canada buys Heritage Salmon from ABF/George Weston Product markets affected include Fresh fish in Canada. Barclay's buys Carapelli in France from B&S Private Equity Group Product markets affected include Olive oil in France. Seaboard buys Daily's for USD45 Product markets affected include Bacon & ham in USA. June 2005: Zetar buys Kinnerton Product markets affected include Chocolate countlines in UK. Andres Wines buys Cascadia Brands Product markets affected include Beer in Canada. Premier Foods buys Marlow Foods from Montagu Private Equity for GBP172m Product markets affected include Cured meat in UK. LDC buys Agis Product markets affected include Ready meals in France. Mitsui/Nippon Flour Mills buys Costa Macaroni for USD3.1m Product markets affected include Dry Pasta in USA. PepsiCo buys Punica from JW Childs/Sunny Delight Beverages Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Europe. Heinz buys HP from Danone for EUR700m Product markets affected include Bottled sauces in Europe. Foodinvest buys Pizza e Pasta from Roncadin for EUR11.3m Product markets affected include Frozen pizza in Italy. Cercal buys Fundosa Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in Spain. Icelandic Freezing Plants Holdings buys Ecomsa Product markets affected include Frozen fish in Spain. Andres Wines buys Thirty Bench Wineries Product markets affected include Still wine in Canada. SABMiller set to buy Topvar for USD15.2m Product markets affected include Beer in Slovakia. �ttinger buys Hannen from Carlsberg Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. Andres Wines buys Cascadia Brands Product markets affected include Beer in Canada. Haus Cramer/Warsteiner buys Frankenheim Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. Vin & Sprit buys Cruzan (ex-Todhunter) Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in USA. JP Morgan and Bancroft buy Nowaco's East European operations Product markets affected include Fish products in Central Europe. Icelandic Freezing Plants Holdings/Icelandic Iberica buys Ecomsa for EUR4.1m Product markets affected include Frozen fish in Spain. Dulces y Conservas Helios buys Heligold Product markets affected include Ketchup in Spain. Palacios Alimentación of Spain buys Elore Product markets affected include Cured meat in USA. Cebeco buys Pingo from Nutreco for EUR31m Product markets affected include Poultry in Europe. Central European Distribution Corporation buys Bols Polska from Rémy Cointreau for USD270m, buys Polmos Bialystok for USD317m (7/05) Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Poland. Drinks Americas buys Rheingold Beer Product markets affected include Beer in USA. Global Finance Bulgaria buys 60% of Royal Potatoes Product markets affected include Frozen potato in Bulgaria. Matthews Foods buys DF Manufacturing Product markets affected include Butter (standard) in UK. PepsiCo buys Punica from JW Childs/Sunny Delight Beverages Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Europe. Arena Holding buys 58% of Roncadin Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Europe. LDC buys Agis Product markets affected include Ready meals in France. Ralcorp buys Medallion Foods Product markets affected include Extruded snacks in USA. Schwarz/Lidl buys Mitteldeutsche Erfrischungs Getränkeindustrie/MEG Product markets affected include Mineral water in Europe. Euralis buys Européenne Food Sélection Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in France. Euralis buys Palmex and Aurpal Product markets affected include Delicatessen products in Canada. Euralis buys Brezovo Product markets affected include Delicatessen products in Hungary. Chiquita buys Fresh Express from Performance Foods for USD855m Product markets affected include Fresh produce in North America. Wrigley set to buy selected sugar confectionery brands from Altria for USD1.48bn Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in World. Genuport buys Gubor from Barry Callebaut/Stollwerck Product markets affected include Chocolate countlines in Germany. Freigel: name change from Intervarix Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Spain. Oetker/Bohemia Sekt buys selected vodka brands from Vin & Sprit Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Czech Republic. PepsiCo set to buy Punica from JW Childs/Sunny Delight Beverages Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Europe. May 2005: Tootsie Roll buys Fleer Española Product markets affected include Chewing gum in Spain. Lactalis buys Cademartori cheese from Bel Italia Product markets affected include Natural cheese in Italy. Cottes buys Pâtes Fraîches Luison Product markets affected include Fresh Pasta in France. Starbucks buys Ethos Water Product markets affected include Mineral water in USA. Cadbury Schweppes buys Green and Black's Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectionery in UK. Dairy Farmers of Britain buys Lincoln Co-operative for GBP5.5m Product markets affected include Liquid milk in UK. Natra/Zahor buys Jacali for EUR22.5m Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectionery in Belgium / Lux. Arehucas buys Artemi Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Spain. Andreu Gourmet buys Pastas Dovasa Product markets affected include Dry Pasta in Spain. Orkla buys Panda from MB Funds Product markets affected include Confectionery in Finland. Dairy Crest set to buy Midland Dairies Product markets affected include Liquid milk in UK. Dairy Crest buys Starcross Foods for GBP16.9m Product markets affected include Liquid milk in UK. Morrison's buys Rathbones from KPMG/Warburton's for GBP15.5m Product markets affected include Bread products in UK. Royal Unibrew: name change from Hansa Borg/Bryggerigruppen Product markets affected include Beer in Denmark. Schneider buys Okertaler from Berentzen Product markets affected include Mineral water in Germany. 3i Group/Refresco buys Vip Juicemaker Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Finland. CEDC buys Bols Polska from Rémy Cointreau Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Poland. Lotus Bakeries ends its JV with Ondolek Product markets affected include Biscuits in Czech Republic. Helados Chefi: MBO from Grupo Alaska Product markets affected include Ice cream in Spain. Cadbury Schweppes buys Green and Black's for GBP20m Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectionery in UK. Saputo buys Schneider Cheese for USD23.9m Product markets affected include Natural cheese in USA. Cargill buys Olpo Podari Product markets affected include Other oils in Romania. SABMiller buys Topvar for EUR12m Product markets affected include Beer in Slovakia. Uhrenholt buys Emborg from Danish Crown Product markets affected include Food products in World. April 2005: Sally Gardens takes over bankrupt McCowans Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in UK. Lion Capital: name change from Hicks Muse (Europe) Product markets affected include Food products in Europe. Pomdor buys Granador with name change to Unidrink Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Switzerland. Sally Gardens buys bankrupt McCowans Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in UK. Nutreco buys Stolt-Nielsen fish farming operations with name change to Marine Harvest Product markets affected include Fish products in Europe. Coca�Cola buys Bankia Product markets affected include Mineral water in Bulgaria. Monterey Gourmet Foods buys Sonoma Cheese for USD3.5m Product markets affected include Natural cheese in USA. Starbucks buys Ehos Product markets affected include Mineral water in USA. Zentralschweizerischer Milchverband/Emmi buys Biedermann Product markets affected include Liquid milk in Switzerland. Saputo buys Fromage Côté and Distribution Kingsey Product markets affected include Natural cheese in Canada. Foster�s set to buy Southcorp for AUD3.2bn Product markets affected include Wines and spirits in World. Palacios Alimentacion: name change from Embutidos Palacios Product markets affected include Cured meat in Spain. Vestar Capital buys Fiorucci for EUR360m Product markets affected include Processed meat in Italy. Emil Färber buys Teterower Product markets affected include Fresh meat in Germany. Andros buys Fattoria Scaldasole from Heinz Product markets affected include Yoghurt in Italy. Orkla buys Baechs Conditori Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in Norway. Olivier Sadron buys Eaux d'Alet from Coopérative 3A Product markets affected include Mineral water in France. Inversiones Louredo buys Conservas Peña Product markets affected include Canned fish in Spain. Hansa Borg/Bryggerigruppen buys 48% of Zaklady Piwowarskie w Lublinie for DKK106m Product markets affected include Beer in Poland. Hansa Borg/Bryggerigruppen buys Zaklady Piwowarskie w Lublinie from Enterprise Investors for DKK217m Product markets affected include Beer in Poland. Ebro Puleva buys Panzani from BNP Paribas for EUR639m Product markets affected include Pasta products in Europe. Coca�Cola buys out the JV with Danone Product markets affected include Mineral water in USA. Sajardo buys Bradock Product markets affected include Canned fruit in Spain. March 2005: Avicola las Viñas buys Guillén from Matines Iberica Product markets affected include Eggs in Spain. Duke Street/Marie Brizard buys Pitters Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in France. Central Canada Foods buys Rowe Farm Product markets affected include Cured meat in Canada. Cerealis: name change from Amorim Lage Product markets affected include Cereal products in Portugal. Wolverhampton & Dudley buys Jennings for GBP45.8m Product markets affected include Beer in UK. Smithfield Foods/Patrick Cudahy buys 814 Americas from CampofrÃo Product markets affected include Cured meat products in USA. Szobi Szorp: MBO from Fruité/Teisseire for EUR1 Product markets affected include Squashes and concentrates products in Hungary. Campina buys Aveve Zuivel Product markets affected include Butter (standard) products in Belgium Lux. Orkla buys Chips Product markets affected include Snacks products in Scandinavia. PepsiCo buys PJ Product markets affected include Fruit juices in UK. Inter Link Foods buys Yorkshire Cottage Bakeries for GBP12.3m Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in UK. Danone/Eden Springs buys Thirsty Work/Well Well Well Water coolers for GBP4.9m Product markets affected include Mineral water in UK. Orkla buys Ardealul Product markets affected include Canned meat in Romania. Union of Icelandic Fish Producers and Blue Ice merge Product markets affected include Frozen fish in USA. Bakkavör buys Geest for GBP485m Product markets affected include Fresh foods in Europe. Lännen Tehtaat buys Mildola for EUR3.9m Product markets affected include Other oils in Finland. Zetar buys Kinnerton for GBP32.2m Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in UK. Orkla buys Bæchs Conditori Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in Denmark. Modderman buys Douwes Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in Netherlands. Hormel buys Lloyd's from General Mills Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in USA. Valade buys Yabon from Banania/CDC Ixis ElectroPa Product markets affected include Powd. choc. & malted drinks in France. Legacy Estates buys selected wine brands from Constellation Brands for USD40m Product markets affected include Still wine in USA. Brioche Pasquier buys Sopafi Product markets affected include Crispbread in France. CVC Capital Partners set to buy CSM's confectionery business for EUR850m Product markets affected include Confectionery in World. February 2005: Sardus buys SmörgÃ¥sfabriken and Allt SmörgÃ¥s Product markets affected include Sandwiches in Sweden. Saipol/Lesieur bu |
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