Latest Mergers and Acquisitions updates to the DATABASE2010 - January - February - March 2009 - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December 2008 - June 2008 - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December 2007 - 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 2010:  Perrigo buys PBM for USD808m Product markets affected include All Baby Foods in North America. Bonduelle buys France Champignon from Butler Capital Product markets affected include All Fruits & Vegetables in France. International Food Retail Capital buys Uniq's German and Polish operations Product markets affected include All Fresh & Processed Fish in Germany. Blackstone Lion Capital buys Birds Eye Foods from Vestar Capital for USD1.3bn Product markets affected include Frozen Ready Meals in United States. February 2010: Diamond Foods buys Kettle Foods from Blackstone Lion Capital for USD615m Product markets affected include All Savoury Snacks in Western Europe. Anders Müntzing buys Triufglas Diplom-Is from Tine Product markets affected include Ice Cream in Sweden. Claymore Dairies spun off from Arla Product markets affected include All Dairy Products in United Kingdom. Wexford Milk Producers buys Wexford Creamery from Dairy Crest Product markets affected include All Dairy Products in Ireland. Gilde Equity Management buys Johma from Uniq Product markets affected include All Fruits & Vegetables in Netherlands. January 2010: Kraft Foods buys Cadbury for GBP11.5bn Product markets affected include All Confectionery & Snacks in World. Nestlé buys the USA/CAN frozen pizza business from Kraft Foods for USD3.7bn Product markets affected include Frozen Pizza in United States. Nestlé buys 74% of Wagner Product markets affected include Frozen Pizza in Western Europe. Heineken buys Femsa beer operations for USD5.5bn Product markets affected include Beer in Mexico. Arluy buys selected savoury biscuit brands from Siró Product markets affected include All Savoury Snacks in Spain. Bitburger Brauerei buys the Königsbacher and Nette brands from Karlsberg Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. Damm-Font Salem buys José Sousa Cintra for EUR15.5 Product markets affected include Mineral Water in Portugal. Union de Grands Crus de Bordeaux buys Château de Pez from Roederer Product markets affected include Wine in France. Advent International buys Devin from Soravia Equity Product markets affected include Mineral Water in Bulgaria. Tay Consult/Highland Spring buys Greencore's own label mineral water operations for GBP17.5m Product markets affected include Mineral Water in United Kingdom. Katjes Fassin buys Festivaldi Product markets affected include All Confectionery & Snacks in Netherlands. Righi: MBO from Wessanen Product markets affected include All Ready Meals in Netherlands. Kehe Food buys Tree of Life from Wessanen for USD190m Product markets affected include Frozen Ready Meals in North America. Total Produce buys Utopia with name change Product markets affected include Fresh Fruit in United Kingdom. Frima divested from McCain Belgium Product markets affected include Frozen Potato in Belgium/Lux. Nordzucker buys out Greencore's share in SUGARpartners Product markets affected include Sugar in Ireland. December 2009: Lantmannen Unibake buys the dry pasta operations of Rieber Product markets affected include Dry Pasta in Norway. November 2009: BPE Private Equity buys Karl Kemper from Wessanen Product markets affected include Frozen Ready Meals in Germany. Suntory buys Orangina Schweppes from Blackstone Lion Capital for ca EUR2.26bn Product markets affected include Soft Drinks in World. SunVal buys DeVauGe's own label baby jars business Product markets affected include All Baby Foods in Germany. October 2009: BC Partners/Cantrell & Cochrane buys Tennent's lager brand from Anheuser-Busch InBev for EUR197m Product markets affected include Beer in United Kingdom. Lur Berri buys Alfesca Product markets affected include All Fresh & Processed Fish in Western Europe. Oetker/Radeberger buys Bionade from Peter in Ostheim for ca EUR20m Product markets affected include Soft Drinks in Germany. Cranswick buys Bowes of Norfolk wirh name change Product markets affected include All Fresh & Processed Meat in United Kingdom. DeltaMilk buys a cheese plant from FrieslandCampina Product markets affected include All Dairy Products in Netherlands. Laiterie de St Denis de l'Hôtel buys L'Abeille from Duke Street Capital Product markets affected include Soft Drinks in France. Laiterie de St Denis de l'Hôtel buys Vergers d'Alsace from Eckes with name change Product markets affected include Soft Drinks in France. CVC Capital Partners buys selected Central European brewery operations from Anheuser-Busch InBev for USD3bn Product markets affected include Beer in Central Europe. Limagrain buys Lebreton from Soufflet Alimentaire Product markets affected include All Flour & Bakery in France. Apax Partners/Panrico buys La Bella Easo from Barilla Product markets affected include All Flour & Bakery in Spain. September 2009: Waitrose takes over Duchy Originals Product markets affected include All Flour & Bakery in United Kingdom. Kali & Salz buys Morton from Rohm & Haas for USD1.68bn Product markets affected include Table Salt in United States. Alsace Lait buys Savoie Yaourt from Fruité Product markets affected include All Dairy Products in France. Jeanjean buys Michel Laroche Product markets affected include Wine in France. Boisset buys Raymond Cellars from Kirin Product markets affected include Wine in United States. August 2009: Bauli/Colussi buys the industrial pastry operations of Nestlé Product markets affected include All Flour & Bakery in Italy. Boisset buys Gabriel Meffre from Pernod Ricard (6/09), buys Antonin Rodet Product markets affected include Wine in France. D&G Foods buys 5 bakeries from McCambridge Product markets affected include All Flour & Bakery in United Kingdom. Saronno buys Tia Maria from Pernod Ricard for EUR125m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in World. Avena Nordic buys Mildola Oy from Lännen Tehtaat Product markets affected include All Oils & Fats in Finland. July 2009: Key Capital Partners buys TSC Foods for GBP24m Product markets affected include All Soups & Sauces in United Kingdom. Compagnie Nationale à Portefeuille/Entremont Alliance buys Via Lacta with name change to Cheeses Dairies of Velay Product markets affected include All Soups & Sauces in France. Garma/Chiari & Forti/Mataluni buys Dante olive oil from Grupo SOS for EUR30m Product markets affected include All Oils & Fats in Italy. Milcobel/Inza buys the Yogho Yogho brand from Friesland Campina Product markets affected include All Dairy Products in Western Europe. Biofournil buys Le Petit Mouzillon from France Génoise Product markets affected include Biscuits in France. LDC buys Marie in France from Uniq for EUR73m Product markets affected include Delicatessen Products in France. Humana and Nordmilch Union merge with name change to Nord Contor Product markets affected include All Dairy Products in Western Europe. Fleming Partners buys Clipper Teas for GBP30m Product markets affected include All Hot Beverages in United Kingdom. June 2009: Childs/Sunny Delight buys Bossa Nova juices Product markets affected include Fruit Juices in United States. Fortune Brands/Jim Beam buys the Effen vodka brand frm Sazerac Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Netherlands. Bonduelle and Gelagri Bretagne form Gelagri Ibérica for own label supply Product markets affected include Frozen Vegetables in Spain. Pescapuerta buys Congelados y Derivados Product markets affected include All Fresh & Processed Fish in Spain. Reybier/EEM buys Hétstszölö Tokaji Product markets affected include Wine in Hungary. Symington Estates buys Quinta de Roriz Product markets affected include Wine in Portugal. Arendals: spin-off from Carlsberg Product markets affected include Beer in Norway. Fresh Direct buys Latta Maltida from Atria Product markets affected include Sandwiches in Finland. Hame Babice of the Czech Rep. Buys the canned meat operations of Globus Product markets affected include All Fresh & Processed Meat in Hungary. Lambertz buys Bären-Schmidt from Haribo Product markets affected include All Flour & Bakery in Germany. D&G buys part of McCambridge Product markets affected include All Flour & Bakery in United Kingdom. De Kuyper buys Mandarine Napoléon from Fourcroy Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Belgium/Lux. Nueva Rumasa buys a plant from Kraft Foods Product markets affected include All Dairy Products in Spain. Félix EguÃa buys Ibersnacks from Grefusa Product markets affected include All Savoury Snacks in Spain. Agua de Quess buys Font Selva Product markets affected include Mineral Water in Spain. Lactalis buys selected cheese operations from bankrupt Dairy Farmers of Britain Product markets affected include All Dairy Products in United Kingdom. Milk Link buys selected cheese operations from bankrupt Dairy Farmers of Britain Product markets affected include All Dairy Products in United Kingdom. Dow Chemical buys Rohm & Haas for USD15bn Product markets affected include Table Salt in Canada. Kali & Salz buys Morton from Rohm & Haas for USD1.68bn Product markets affected include Table Salt in United States. May 2009: Agrial/Soléco buys Salads to Go Product markets affected include Chilled Vegetables in United Kingdom. Aimia Foods buys Spring Cool from Norvev Product markets affected include Soft Drinks in United Kingdom. Argus Capital buys Big Red from Citigroup Venture Capital Product markets affected include Soft Drinks in United Kingdom. Baked Snacks Co: MBO from Zetar Product markets affected include All Savoury Snacks in United Kingdom. Bunge buys Raisio's margarine business for EUR80m Product markets affected include All Oils & Fats in World. April 2009: Parkam buys Freshway Foods Product markets affected include Sandwiches in United Kingdom. Stodir/Refresco rents a fruit juice plant from Leche Pascual Product markets affected include Fruit Juices in Spain. Arla Foods buys selected brands from Friesland Campina Product markets affected include All Dairy Products in Netherlands. Campari buys Wild Turquey bourbon from Pernod Ricard for EUR434m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in World. Tay Consult/Highland Spring buys Speyside Glenlivet Product markets affected include Mineral Water in United Kingdom. Total Produce of Irelend buys ASF Holland Product markets affected include Fresh Fruit in Netherlands. Ganados Serra buys Copemo Aliment Product markets affected include All Fresh Meat in Spain. Lur Berri buys Spanghero Product markets affected include All Ready Meals in France. Heineken/Van Pur buys a brewery from Royal Unibrew Product markets affected include Beer in Poland. Dibaq buys Rodi Petfood Product markets affected include All Petfoods in Netherlands. March 2009: Campofrio Foods buys Castileon 2000 from Proinserga Product markets affected include All Fresh Meat in Spain. Palacios Alimentacion buys Zurita Product markets affected include Sandwiches in Spain. Lassonde buys Apple Valley Juice from Dominican Citrus Product markets affected include Fruit Juices in Canada. Impala Invest buys Bella Bulgaria Product markets affected include All Flour & Bakery in Bulgaria. Distell buys Bisquit from Pernod Ricard for EUR31m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in World. KPS Capital buys High Falls Product markets affected include Beer in United States. Lion Capital/Foodvest buys Pinneys from Uniq for GBP1m Product markets affected include All Fresh & Processed Fish in United Kingdom. Pascual Carrion buys Intervan from Grupo SOS for EUR6m Product markets affected include All Sugar Confectionery in Spain. Unilever buys Napoca Product markets affected include Ice Cream in Romania. Kerry Group buys Breeo Foods from Reox Holdings for EUR140m Product markets affected include All Dairy Products in Ireland. Yoplait buys the Dairy Crest share of Yoplait Dairy Crest for GBP63.5m Product markets affected include All Dairy Products in United Kingdom. Grupo Bimbo of Mexico buys the US bread operations of George Weston for USD2.38bn Product markets affected include All Flour & Bakery in United States. Sofrapain divested from Premier Foods Product markets affected include All Flour & Bakery in France. February 2009: Vilaro buys a plant from Campofrio/Primayor Product markets affected include All Fresh & Processed Meat in Spain. KPS Capital Partners buys Labatt in the USA Product markets affected include Beer in United States. Sazerac buys selected US spirits brands from Constellation brands for USD334m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in United States. Bonduelle buys Family Tradition Product markets affected include Frozen Vegetables in Canada. Tangerine Confectionery buys Monkhill from Cadbury for GBP58m Product markets affected include All Sugar Confectionery in United Kingdom. January 2009: La Martiniquaise buys Sirop Sport from Blackstone Lion Capital/Schweppes Product markets affected include Soft Drinks in France. Kelso/DS Waters buys Blue Ridge Mountain Product markets affected include Mineral Water in United States. Foley Wine buys Sebastiani Product markets affected include Wine in United States. Steiner Dujardin Racke buys Cecchetti Product markets affected include Wine in United States. SABMiller buys Bere Azuga Product markets affected include Beer in Romania. BC Partners/Tayto buys Jonathan Crisp Product markets affected include All Confectionery & Snacks in United Kingdom. Allgaeuer Kaesewerk and Goldsteig merge Product markets affected include All Dairy Products in Germany. LDC buys Entr'acte from Groupe Valentin Traiteur Product markets affected include Sandwiches in France. Artal/Poult buys Rougier from Loc Maria Product markets affected include Biscuits in France. Rieber buys Gellwe for EUR34m Product markets affected include Powdered Desserts in Poland. Rembrandt buys Golden Oval Product markets affected include Eggs in United States. Austevoll buys Leroy Seafoods Product markets affected include All Fresh & Processed Fish in Scandinavia. Agrial buys Tallo Verde from Pomona Product markets affected include Fresh Vegetables in Spain. La Martiniquaise/Slaur buys Sirop Sport from Blackstone/Schweppes Product markets affected include Soft Drinks in France. Marfrig of Brazil buys Moy Park from OSI Group Product markets affected include Poultry in Western Europe. June 2008: Dow Chemical buys Rohm & Haas for USD15bn Product markets affected include Table Salt in Canada. December 2008: Ardovries buys Austria Frost with name change Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Austria. Briceland buys the retail ice cream operations of Friesland in selected European countries Product markets affected include Ice cream in Europe. Gruppo Italiano Vini buys selected brands from Brown-Forman Product markets affected include Wine in USA. LVMH buys Montaudon Product markets affected include Wine in France. Zentralschweizerischer Milchverband/Emmi buys Roth Cheese Product markets affected include Dairy products in USA. Oetker buys the European operations of Schwan Foods Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Europe. Südzucker/Freiberger Lebensmittel buys a frozen pizza plant from Schwan Foods Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Germany. Pilgrim's Pride USA into Chapter 11 bankrupty Product markets affected include Poultry products in USA. Coop Schweiz/Bell buys Abraham Product markets affected include Meat products in Germany. Coop Schweiz/Bell buys Zimbo Product markets affected include Meat products in Germany. Bayernland buys Käserei Bayreuth from Molkerei Management Product markets affected include Dairy products in Germany. Hochland buys Bechtel Product markets affected include Dairy products in Germany. Friesland Foods and Campina merge with name change Product markets affected include Dairy products in World. Nutrexpa buys Cuétara from Grupo SOS for EUR215m Product markets affected include Biscuits in Spain. Associated British Foods buys Ebro Puleva's sugar operations for EUR385m Product markets affected include Sugar in Spain. November 2008: Agrofert/Penam buys Nobrs Product markets affected include Bakery products in Czech Republic. Blackstone Lion Capital/Schweppes buys the Joi brand from Heineken Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Portugal. Russell Breweries buys Fort Garry Brewing Product markets affected include Beer in Canada. Campari buys Tequila San Nicolas for USD17.5m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & spirits in Mexico. Enterprise Investors buys Kofola Hoop Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Europe. Lotus Bakeries buys Anna's Pepparkakor for ca SKR164m Product markets affected include Biscuits in Sweden. Gonzalez Byass buys Vinas del Vero Product markets affected include Wine in Spain. Stratas: 50/50 JV between Associated British Foods and Archer Daniels Midland Product markets affected include Oils & fats in North America. Kaptein buys Eyssen from Friesland Foods Product markets affected include Dairy products in Netherlands. Hero and Dean Foods in fruit drinks JV Product markets affected include Soft drinks in USA. Albalact buys Raraul Campulung Moldovenesc Product markets affected include Dairy products in Romania. October 2008: Nomura buys Lehman Brothers Product markets affected include Canned fish in Europe. Vall Companys buys Doux Iberica from Doux Product markets affected include Poultry products in Spain. Saipol/Lesieur buys Générale Condimentaire from Campbell Soup Product markets affected include Soups & sauces in France. September 2008: Hannover Finanz buys Geti Wilba from Nestlé Product markets affected include Meat products in Germany. Van Dijk Foods buys Vleminckx from International Food Retail Capital Product markets affected include Salad dressings in Belgium. AarhusKarlshamn buys Rapsona Product markets affected include Oils & fats in Sweden. Stroh Austria buys selected brands from Oaktree Capital/Stock & Stroh Product markets affected include Aperitifs & spirits in Austria. Entreprise Investors/Agros Nova buys Kotlin and Elbro from Orkla Product markets affected include Soups & sauces in Poland. Parcom Capital buys Bakkersland Product markets affected include Bakery products in Netherlands. Andros buys Staplemead from Milk Link Product markets affected include Desserts in UK. August 2008: Arla Foods buys Ingman Foods Product markets affected include Dairy products in Finland. Ralcorp buys Post, the North American breakfast cereal business of Kraft for USD2.6bn Product markets affected include Breakfast cereals in North America. Herkules Private Equity Fund buys selected savoury snack businesses from Kraft Foods in Scandinavia Product markets affected include Snacks in Scandinavia. Noble Foods buys Serious Desserts from The Serious Food Co. Product markets affected include Pastry products in United Kingdom UK. Société Industrielle Laitière du Léon (Sill) se to merge with Centrale Laitière Malouine Product markets affected include Dairy products in France. Diamond Estates buys 20 Bees Winery Product markets affected include Wine in Canada. Diamond Foods buys Pop Secret from General Mills Product markets affected include Snacks in USA. Intersnack buys Canto and Perri Snacks Product markets affected include Snacks in Czech Republic. Houchens Industries buys Tampico Product markets affected include Soft drinks in USA. CocaCola/Femsa buys Agua de los Angeles Product markets affected include Mineral water in Mexico. Illycaffé buys Mastrojanni Product markets affected include Wine in Italy. Aurelius buys Berentzen Product markets affected include Alcoholic beverages in Europe. Marshall Holdings buys Vitality Beverages Product markets affected include Soft drinks in USA. Barr buys Rubicon for GBP60m Product markets affected include Fruit juices in United Kingdom UK. Agrofert/Penam buys Pekast from Europasta in exchange for Tero Rosice Product markets affected include Bakery products in Czech Republic. Europasta buys Tero Rosice from Penam in exchange for Pekast Product markets affected include Pasta in Czech Republic. Migros buys E. Dörig Product markets affected include Dairy products in Switzerland. Sammontana buys selected brands from Barilla Product markets affected include Ice cream in Italy. July 2008: Vion buys Grampian Country Food Group for EUR ca441m Product markets affected include Meat products in United Kingdom UK. Campbell Soup buys Wolfgang Puck Product markets affected include Soups & sauces in USA. Carli of Italy buys Newsol Product markets affected include Oils & fats in France. Maison Richard buys Lobodis Product markets affected include Coffee in France. IAWS buys control of Hiestand from Lion Capital for EUR30m and shares with name change to Aryzta Product markets affected include Bakery products in World. Hero buys the Blédina baby food brands in Belgium and the Netherlands from Danone Product markets affected include Baby foods in Belgium / Luxemburg - Netherlands. Bakkersland buys Quality Bakers from Barilla Product markets affected include Bakery products in Netherlands. Lotte of S. Korea buys Guylian for EUR105m Product markets affected include Chocolate confectionery in World. InBev buys Anheuser-Busch for USD52bn with name change to Anheuser-Busch InBev Product markets affected include Beer in World. Nordzucker buys Danisco's sugar business for DKK5600m Product markets affected include Sugar in Europe. Bunge buys Tate & Lyle's sugar business Product markets affected include Sugar in Europe. Grupo SOS buys Bertolli olive oil and vinegar from Unilever for EUR630m Product markets affected include Olive oil in World. Ebro Puleva set to divest its sugar business Product markets affected include Sugar in Spain. Heinz set to buy Bénédicta from Axa Private Equity Product markets affected include Soups & sauces in France. Fibemi/Moorgat buys Liefmans for EUR4.5m Product markets affected include Beer in Belgium. Segulah buys Almondy Holding from Smedvig Capital Product markets affected include Frozen bakery products in Europe. Jamaica Producers Group buys Hoogesteger from Friesland Coberco Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Netherlands. CocaCola buys selected soft drinks brands from Carlsberg Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Scandinavia. Lantmannen Unibake buys Eurobuns Product markets affected include Bakery products in United Kingdom. June 2008: TMT Finance buys the dry pasta plant from Nestlé Product markets affected include Pasta in Italy. TMT Finance buys the cripbread plant from Nestlé Product markets affected include Bakery products in Italy. General Mills buys Humm Foods Product markets affected include Cereal products in USA. Ascentia (formerly Eight Estates) buys selected brands from Constellation Brands for USD209m Product markets affected include Wine in USA. Suntory buys control of Mozart Distillerie for EUR6m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & spirits in Austria. Diageo buys world distribution rights of the Ketel One brand from Nolet for USD900m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & spirits in Netherlands. NPM Capital/Continental Bakeries buys Gillebagaren from Valora Product markets affected include Bakery products in Scandinavia. Maïsadour/Delpeyrat buys Maison Chevallier from Bongrain Product markets affected include Meat products in France. Griesson buys Destrooper Product markets affected include Biscuits in Belgium. Atria buys Ridderheims Delikatesser Product markets affected include Delicatessen products in Finland. Lactalis buys Obory Product markets affected include Dairy products in Poland. Associated British Foods buys Jordan Product markets affected include Breakfast cereals in Europe. Lactalis buys Baer Product markets affected include Dairy products in Switzerland. Smucker buys Folgers from Procter & Gamble for USD3bn Product markets affected include Coffee in North America. Vandemoortele buys Panavi from Neuhauser Product markets affected include Bakery products in France. Friesland Coberco and Campina set to merge Product markets affected include Dairy products in Europe. May 2008: Smucker buys the jam brands from ConAgra Product markets affected include Jams & marmalade in USA. Total Produce of Ireland buys Haluco and Nedalpac for ca EUR23m Product markets affected include Fresh produce in Netherlands. Ronaldsay/Karlovarske Mineràlni Vody buys Waldquelle Kobersdorf Product markets affected include Mineral water in Austria. Société des Investissements d'Aquitaine/ Castel buys Oenalliance Product markets affected include Wine in France. Lantmannen Unibake of Denmark buys Euro-Bake Product markets affected include Bakery products in USA. Greencore buys Home Made Brand Foods Product markets affected include Chilled foods in USA. Lactalis buys selected baby food brandes from Danone Product markets affected include Baby foods in Benelux. McCormick buys Billy Bee Product markets affected include Honey in Canada. Alpha Private Equiry Funds buys Frial Product markets affected include Fish products in France. Dr Pepper Snapple spun off from Cadbury Schweppes Product markets affected include Soft drinks in USA. Apax Partners/Panrico buys Artiach from Kraft Product markets affected include Biscuits in Spain. Nestlé buys Balaton brand from Kraft Foods Product markets affected include Chocolate confectionery in Hungary. Lactalis buys LaDorna Product markets affected include Dairy products in Romania. Bel buys Jaromericka Product markets affected include Dairy products in Czech Republic. April 2008: Catterton Partners buys Sweet Leaf Tea Product markets affected include Soft drinks in USA. Investor/ EQT/Vaasan & Vaasan buys Culinor from Neuhauser Group Product markets affected include Ready meals in Belgium. Fox Paine Management III/Icicle Seafoods buys Smoki Product markets affected include Fish products in USA. Royal Unibrew/Spendrups buys Hellefors Product markets affected include Beer in Sweden. PepsiCo buys V Water Product markets affected include Mineral water in United Kingdom UK. Mars buys Wrigley for USD23bn Product markets affected include Confectionery in World. Schlumberger buys Underberg Nederland from Underberg Schweiz Product markets affected include Alcoholic beverages in Netherlands. Heineken buys Eichhof Brauerei Product markets affected include Beer in Switzerland. TMT Finance buys Newlat from Parmalat Product markets affected include Dairy products in Italy. Langholm Capital buys Tyrrells for GBP30m Product markets affected include Potato products in United Kingdom UK. Vall Companys buys Frimancha Industrias Cárnicas Product markets affected include Meat products in Spain. Largo Foods/Tayto buys Red Mill in the UK from Campbell Soup Product markets affected include Potato products in United Kingdom UK. Financière Martin buys Petit Basque Product markets affected include Dairy products in France. Lantmannen Unibake buys Baco from Kavli/Primula Product markets affected include Bakery products in Finland. Terrena buys Unicopa's poultry operations Product markets affected include Poultry products in France. Wellness Foods buys Dorset Cereals from Langholm Capital Product markets affected include Cereal products in United Kingdom UK. LVMH buys Narmanthia-Thermes for EUR25m Product markets affected include Wine in Spain. March 2008: Nueva Rumasa buys Carcesa from Kraft Foods Product markets affected include Food products in Europe. Cadbury: name change from Cadbury Schweppes following creation of Dr Pepper Snapple Product markets affected include Confectionery in World. Lassonde buys the soft drinks operations of McCain Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Canada. Griesson de Beukelaer buys Würzener Dauerbackwaren Product markets affected include Biscuits in Germany. Rosderra Irish Meats Group: MBO of pigmeat operations of Glanbia for EUR35m Product markets affected include Pork in Ireland. Hain Celestial buys SunSpire Product markets affected include Chocolate confectionery in USA. Kerry Group buys Dairygold from Reox Holdings for EUR165m Product markets affected include Dairy products in Ireland. Vivartia buys Nonni's for USD320m Product markets affected include Bakery products in USA. 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: Hero buys Baby Organix Product markets affected include Baby foods in Europe. Edrington Holdings buys Brugal Product markets affected include Aperitifs & spirits in Spain. 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: Postres y Dulces Reina buys Montero Alimentacion from Ahorro Corporacion Capital Product markets affected include Desserts in Spain. Siró buys Casado Product markets affected include Bakery products in Spain. Mistral Equity buys Shearer Product markets affected include Snacks in USA. 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 GÃ¥rd 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. CocaCola 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. CocaCola 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. CocaCola 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 Iceâ 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 Stillâ wine in Portugal. Sir buys Duran & Hidalgo Product markets affected include Frozenâ 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 JoaquãÂn 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 JoaquãÂn 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 Sudfleisch 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 ã 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 Brørup 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 Småfolk 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. &Oe;ƒï¿½ttinger 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 Alimentaciõn 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 Espanola 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 Fraâches 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 Pena 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 CampofrãÂo 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 Bachs 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 Smörgåsfabriken and Allt Smörgås Product markets affected include Sandwiches in Sweden. Saipol/Lesieur buys the Puget brand from Unilever Product markets affected include Olive oil in Belgium / Lux. and France. Warburton's buys Rathbones from Finedon Mills Product markets affected include Bread products in UK. Apple & Eve buys Northland Cranberries for USD10.8m Product markets affected include Fruit juices in USA. Swedish Meats buys 50% of Skånekött Product markets affected include Beef in Sweden. Orkla buys Elbro Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in Poland. CL Financial buys Chateauonline Product markets affected include Still wine in Europe. Geest buys the leafy salad business of G's Marketing Product markets affected include Chilled vegetables in UK. Zertus buys Dextro Energen from Unilever Product markets affected include Health & sports drinks in Europe. Sunset Brands buys US Mills Product markets affected include Breakfast cereals in USA. Chiquita set to buy Fresh Express from Performance Foods for USD855m Product markets affected include Fresh produce in North America. Cadbury Schweppes set to buy Green and Black's Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectionery in UK. Ebro Puleva makes EUR639m bid to BNP Paribas for Panzani Product markets affected include Pasta products in Europe. Numico buys Mellin from Findim for EUR400m Product markets affected include Baby foods in Italy. Mitsubishi/Princes buys Unilevers UK seed oil and fat business Product markets affected include Seed oils and fats in UK. Molson and Coors merge Product markets affected include Beer in World. Duke Street/Marie Brizard buys the spirits operations of William Pitters Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in France. Sara Lee to sell its European processed meat and coffee operations Product markets affected include Processed meat, coffee in Europe. Borsci buys Streglio from Parmalat for EUR2.25m Product markets affected include Snacks in Scandinavia. Orkla making bid for Chips Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectioneryin Italy. JANUARY 2005: Catterton Partners buys Archway from Parmalat with name change Product markets affected include Biscuits in Canada. Catterton Partners buys Mother's Cake from Parmalat with name change Product markets affected include Biscuits in USA. Grandi Salumifici Italiani: name change from Italia Salumi Product markets affected include Fresh and processed meat in Italy. Findus UK: MBO from EQT Scandinavia Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Europe. Artal/Poult buys Panier Tanguy Product markets affected include Biscuits in France. Isbre of the US buys Osa Mineralwater Product markets affected include Mineral water in Norway. Nova Loze: JV between Boyar Estates and Miroglio Product markets affected include Still wine in Belgium / Luxembourg. Larive buys Bacha from Campina Product markets affected include Dairy Products in Poland. Sardus buys Allt Smörgas, and Smörgasfabriken Product markets affected include Sandwiches in Sweden. Inter Link Foods buys Yorkshire Cottage Bakeries for GBP12.25m Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in UK. Cosun/Aviko buys the dehydrated potato activities of Nestlé in the Netherlands Product markets affected include Dehydrated potato in Netherlands. Vincor buys Amberley Estate, and Western Wines Product markets affected include Still wine in Canada. Glanbia buys the milk, cream and juice operations of Dairygold for EUR10.1m Product markets affected include Milk, cream and juice in Ireland / Eire. Catterton Partners buys Archway from Parmalat Product markets affected include Biscuits in Canada. Catterton Partners buys Mother's Cake from Parmalat Product markets affected include Biscuits in USA. Hormel buys Arriba from Arbor Private Investment Company for USD47m Product markets affected include Bread products in Mexico. Nonni's Food buys Old London Foods Product markets affected include Crispbread in USA. Bodegas Vinartis: name change from Cosecheros Abastecedores Product markets affected include Still wine in Spain. Rovira Ballester buys Rovira Alepuz Product markets affected include Rice in Spain. Connors Brothers/Bumble Bee buys Sara Lee's canned meat business for USD45m Product markets affected include Canned meat in USA. Brau Holding/Heineken buys Würzburger Hofbräu for EUR34m Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. Nichols buys Panda Drinks from Hall and Woodhouse for GBP5.5m Product markets affected include Soft drinks in UK. Pan Fish is to sell its US operations Product markets affected include Fresh fish in USA. Moravia Lacto: name change from Jihlavske Mlekarny Product markets affected include Dairy products in Czech Republic. Balvers buys Gelderland Frischwarengesellschaft from Wessanen Product markets affected include Bacon & ham in Netherlands. Gallo Wines buys Barefoot Cellars Product markets affected include Still wine in USA. CoolBrands buys Kraft's yoghurt operations in the US for USD59m Product markets affected include Yoghurt in USA. Monterey Gourmet Foods buys Casual Gourmet Foods for USD 6m Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in USA. Chupa Chups, Lofthouse and Perfetti/van Melle to start a JV in early 2005 Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in Germany. Nordmilch and Humana set to merge Product markets affected include Dairy products in Germany. DECEMBER 2004: Vandemoortele buys Cottespan Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in Spain. Lactalis buys Pochat Product markets affected include Natural cheese in France. Grupo Fuertes buys Finca Luzon Product markets affected include Still wine in Spain. Dean Foods/Leche Celta buys Tiger Foods Product markets affected include Liquid milk in Spain. Grupo Carneus: name change from Campo Noble Product markets affected include Beef in Spain. AvãÂcola del Pireneo buys bankrupt Sagra Product markets affected include Poultry in Spain. Graham's Dairies buys Angus Dairies (2/04), Buys Findatie Farm Product markets affected include Liquid milk in UK. Diageo buys Chalone for USD260m Product markets affected include Still wine in USA. Hershey's buys Mauna Loa from Shansby Product markets affected include Nuts in USA. Cranswick buys Perkins fresh food operations in the UK from ABN Amro for GBP80.6m Product markets affected include Processed meat in UK. Maspex buys Olympos Top Product markets affected include Fruit juices & drinks in Hungary. Maspex buys Walmark for ca EUR23m Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Oetker buys Unilever's frozen pizza business in Western Europe Product markets affected include Frozen pizza in Europe. Arla and Campina set to merge Product markets affected include Dairy products in World. Premier Foods buys Altria's British powdered desserts operations for GBP70m Product markets affected include Powdered desserts in UK. Scottish & Newcastle buys control of Mythos from Boutaris for ca EUR5m Product markets affected include Beer in Greece. Bakkavör trying to buy Geest Product markets affected include Fresh & frozen foods in UK. Grupo Alfa/Sigma buys Fonterra's Mexican dairy operations Product markets affected include Dairy products in Mexico. Inter Link Foods buys Cukiernia Mistrza Jana for EUR1.7m Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in Poland. Lactalis buys McLelland Product markets affected include Natural cheese in UK. Fleury Michon buys Fauchon's gourmet ready meal business Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in France. LVMH buys Glenmorangie for GBP300m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in World. South West Cheese: USD200m JV between Glanbia (50%), Dairy Farmers of America and Select Milk Product markets affected include Natural cheese in USA. NOVEMBER 2004: Union of Icelandic Fish Producers buys Vensy from Industri Kapital Product markets affected include Other processed fish in Spain. Grupo SOS buys Minerva Oli for EUR63m Product markets affected include Olive oil in World. Wesjohann/Lohmann-Gruppe Buys Bomadek Product markets affected include Poultry in Poland. Freixenet buys Santamaria Lopez for EUR10m Product markets affected include Still wine in Spain. Carlyle buys Saprogal from ConAgra for EUR130m Product markets affected include Petfoods in Spain. Abdul Qahtani buys Gossinger from Aqua Montana Product markets affected include Mineral water in Austria. Fruité buys Teisseire Product markets affected include Soft drinks in World. Lactalis buys Rondele Product markets affected include Processed cheese in USA. Constellation Brands buys 40% of Ruffino for ca. USD80m Product markets affected include Still wine in Italy. Baugur buys The Big Food Group/Iceland Foods Product markets affected include Many products in Europe. Ibercaja buys Jamcal Product markets affected include Bacon & ham in Spain. Constellation Brands buys Mondavi for USD1.03bn Product markets affected include Still wine in World. Britvic Soft Drinks buys Ben Shaws mineral water operations from Coca-Cola/Chaudfontaine Product markets affected include Mineral water in UK. Humboldt Creamery buys Darigold Ice cream from Northwest Dairymen Product markets affected include Ice cream in USA. Struik buys Bekina from Nutricia Product markets affected include Other baby foods in Netherlands. Grupo SOS buys Minerva olive oil from Paterson Zochonis for EUR63m Product markets affected include Olive oil in World. Glisten buys Halo Foods for GBP5.9m Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectionery in World. Roll Int'l buys Fiji Waters Product markets affected include Mineral water in USA. Lanson International: name change from Marne & Champagne Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in World. Brau Holding: JV between Schoerghuber (50.1%) and Heineken (49.9%), buys Furstenberg Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. Carr's buys Meneba flour operations in the UK from CVC Capital/Maxeres for GBP4.7m Product markets affected include Flour (retail only) in UK. Icelandic Freezing Plants buys Cavaghan & Gray from Northern Foods for GBP12.6m Product markets affected include Frozen fish in UK. Smithfield Foods buys Comtim for USD32.6m Product markets affected include Meat products in Romania. Heineken buys Ittinger Klosterbräu from Marin Wartmann Product markets affected include Beer in Switzerland. PepsiCo/Snack Ventures Europe buys Star Foods Romania Product markets affected include Savoury snacks in Romania. Entreprise Investors/Agros Fortuna buys Sonda Tymienice with name change to Agrons Nova (6/04), buys Dr Witt Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Poland. OCTOBER 2004: Acesur: name change from Coosur Product markets affected include Oils, vinegar in Spain. Fresh Del Monte buys Standard Fruit & Vegetable Product markets affected include Fresh potatoes in USA. C&D Foods buys Primetime Petfoods Product markets affected include Petfoods in UK. Conserve Italia buys Cirio de Rica with name change to Conserve Mediterraneo Product markets affected include Vegetable products in Europe. Lassonde buys Alfresh Beverages for CAD16.33m Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Canada. Jutrzenka Bydgoszcz buys the Goplana confectionery brand from Nestlé Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectionery in Poland. Olymel and Supraliment merge Product markets affected include Meat products in Canada. Arla Foods buys National Cheese Co. Product markets affected include Natural cheese in Canada. McCormick buys Van Sillevoldt for EUR58m Product markets affected include Rice, Herbs & spices in Netherlands. Baxter & Sons buys SoupExperts for ca EUR17.4m Product markets affected include Canned and cartoned soup in Canada. Agrofert buys Penam for ca CKR550m Product markets affected include Bread products in Czech Rep. . Tootsie Roll buys Concord Confections for USD197m Product markets affected include Chewing gum in Canada, USA. Union of Icelandic Fish Producers/SIF buys Labeyrie from Industri Kapital for EUR330m Product markets affected include Festive food products in Europe. Bidco buys Eldridge Pope Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in UK. Monterey Gourmet Foods: name change from Monterey Pasta Product markets affected include Fresh pasta and sauces in Canada, USA. Glanbia buys 50% of Nash Product markets affected include Water & soft drinks in Ireland / Eire & UK. Cargill/Sun Valley Foods buys Caravelle Product markets affected include Frozen convenience meat in Canada. Dean Foods buys Milk Products of Alabama from Parmalat for USD21.7m Product markets affected include Ice cream in USA. Thurgau/Thurella Eglisau buys Biotta Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Switzerland. Hochwald Eifelperle buys Starmilch with name change to Hochwald Gruppe Product markets affected include Dairy products in Germany. Ebro Puleva buys Riviana Foods for USD380m Product markets affected include Rice in USA. Hershey's buys Grupo Lorena Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in Mexico. Fresh Del Monte buys Del Monte Europe from bankrupt Cirio for USD340m Product markets affected include Fresh and processed fruit in Europe. South West Cheese: USD200m JV between Glanbia (50%), Dairy Farmers of America and Select Milk Product markets affected include Natural cheese in USA. SEPTEMBER 2004: Ardovries buys Mochovske Mrazirny from W&H Morton Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Czech Republic and Slovakia. ZLTO buys Hendrix from Nutreco for EUR75m Product markets affected include Pork in Netherlands. Cafés Baqué buys Cafés Greiba Product markets affected include Bean and ground coffee in Spain. Südsalz buys absolute control of Sal Costa Product markets affected include Table salt in Spain. Helios buys Mermeladas Eva Product markets affected include Jams & marmalade in Spain. Matadero de la Sierra Morena/MSM licences the Bolado brand from Angel Camacho Product markets affected include Delicatessen products in Spain. Tequila Herradura buys Osborne's of Spain 25% share of Tequila Herradura for EUR90m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Mexico. Südzucker/Agrana buys Dirafrost Product markets affected include Frozen fruit in Belgium / Luxembourg. Terlato buys Chimney Rock Product markets affected include Still wine in USA. ZLTO/Best Agrifund buys Hendrix from Nutreco for EUR75m Product markets affected include Pork in Netherlands. Vestar Capital/Birds Eye buys California and Washington Co Product markets affected include Frozen fruit & vegetables in USA. McCain buys Midwest Foods Product markets affected include Frozen potato in Canada. ZLTO buys Best Agrifund for EUR80m Product markets affected include Fresh and processed meat in Europe. Geest buys Anglia Crown for GBP14m Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in UK. Saipol/Lesieur set to buy the Puget brand from Unilever Product markets affected include Olive oil in Belgium / Luxembourg & France. Westfleisch buys Barfuss Product markets affected include Meat products in Germany. Numico buys Valio's baby food business in Finland for EUR57m Product markets affected include Baby foods in Finland. Finalrealm/United Biscuits buys Jacobs Bakery from Danone Product markets affected include Biscuits, snacks in UK. Del Monte buys ICMOSA from Unimark for USD1m Product markets affected include Canned fruit in Mexico. Diageo set to buy Ursus Vodka Holdings from Hombergh Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Netherlands. Saturn Nordic, a JV between Ruokatalo and Danish Crown buys Sokolow Product markets affected include Fresh and processed meat in Poland. AUGUST 2004: Interbrew of Belgium and AmBev of Brazil merge, with name change to InBev Product markets affected include Beer in World. Schreiber buys Level Valley Creamery Product markets affected include Processed cheese in USA. Konings buys Freya from Fibemi/Moortgat Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Belgium / Luxembourg. Irish Food Processors buys the sausage operations of Freshbake Foods Product markets affected include Cured meat in UK. Bonne Bouche: MBO from Freshbake Foods Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in UK. Vincor buys from Western Wines Brigepoint Capital for GBP135m Product markets affected include Still wine in UK. Comptoir Commercial Alimentaire buys Prédault for EUR22m Product markets affected include Processed meat in Europe. Oetker/Henkell & Söhnlein buys the sparkling wine business of Racke Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in Germany, Poland. Oetker/Henkell & Söhnlein buys selected spirits brands from Racke Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Germany, Poland. Smithfield Foods buys Morliny from CampofrãÂo for USD50.4m Product markets affected include Fresh and processed meat in Poland. Dairy Farmers of Britain buys Associated Co-operative Creameries Product markets affected include Liquid milk, Cream in UK. Fruitfield Foods buys Irish Biscuits from Danone Product markets affected include Biscuits, snacks in Ireland / Eire. Finalrealm/United Biscuits set to buy Jacobs Bakery from Danone Product markets affected include Biscuits, snacks in UK. JULY 2004: Icelandic Freezing Plants Holdings buys Seachill Product markets affected include Fish products in UK. Natra buys Zahor for EUR55m Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectionery in France, Spain. Premier Foods: MBO from Hicks Muse for GBP350m Product markets affected include Food products in Europe. Grupo Lala buys Parmalat de Mexico Product markets affected include Dairy, Tea, Soft drinks in Mexico. Irish Food Processors buys a sausage factory from Freshbake Foods Product markets affected include Cured meat in UK. Campina buys Quality Brands International Product markets affected include Dairy products in Greece. Youngs Bluecrest Seafood buys Macrea from Pan European Seafood Holdings Product markets affected include Fish products in UK. Inveralia buys Halcõn Foods, integrates Conservas Fernández, with name change to Grupo Halcõn Product markets affected include Canned fruit & vegetables in Spain. German Equity Partners buys Eismann Family home delivery business from Nestlé Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Europe. ABF buys Tone's from Burns Philp Product markets affected include Herbs & spices in USA. Nestlé/Dreyers buys Silhouette Foods for USD65m Product markets affected include Ice cream in USA. Zahor buys Excella from Elite Industries for USD8.25m Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectionery in France. Napier Brown buys James Budgett from Man Group for ca GBP17.5m Product markets affected include Sugar in UK. George Weston buys Boulangerie Gadoua Product markets affected include Bread products in Canada. JUNE 2004: Intervarix/Freisa buys Ibergel from Bestinver for EUR9m Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Spain. Clavo Coren: JV between Clavo and Coren Product markets affected include Frozen convenience meat in Spain. Westmarco buys Verdifresh Product markets affected include Chilled vegetables in Spain. Agrofert buys Kostelecke Uzeniny Product markets affected include Fresh and processed meat in Cezch Rep. , Slovakia. Roger & Roger buys the savoury snacks operations of Finalrealm/United Biscuits in Benelux Product markets affected include Potato crisps in Belgium / Luxembourg. Oceana of South Africa buys Glenryck from Guthrie Product markets affected include Canned fish in UK. Entreprise Investors/Agros Fortuna buys Sonda Tymienice with name change to Agrons Nova Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Poland. Intervarix buys majority of Freisa from Ahorro Corporacion Product markets affected include Ready meals in Spain. Thirsty Work: name change from Well Well Well Product markets affected include Soft drinks in UK. Mitsubishi/Princes buys selected mineral water operations from Thirsty Work/Well Well Well Product markets affected include Mineral water in UK. Stravrakakis buys Mizanor from Agralco/Vega Mayor Product markets affected include Ready meals in Spain. Bacardi buys Grey Goose vodka from Mounier for ca USD2bn Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in USA. Danone buys Montana Azul Product markets affected include Mineral water in Spain. Danone set to sell Italacquae Product markets affected include Mineral water in Italy. Babolna Kecskemeti set to buy Pick from Arago Product markets affected include Meat products in Hungary. Italia Salumi buys Luis Gasser Product markets affected include Processed meat in Italy. IAWS buys Carroll Meats Product markets affected include Delicatessen products in Ireland / Eire. Smithfield Foods buys Caby for EUR27.4m Product markets affected include Processed meat in France. Ebro Puleva buys the Risella rice brand from Raisio Product markets affected include Rice in Finland. Pfeifer & Langen buys Le Goût de la Vie Product markets affected include Many products in France. Grupo Bimbo buys Joyco de México from Agrolimen for EUR22.31m Product markets affected include Confectionery in Mexico. Merger between Carbury Mushrooms and Monaghan Middlebrook Product markets affected include Fresh vegetables in UK and Ireland / Eire. Van Drie buys Schils Product markets affected include Beef in Netherlands. Archer Daniels Midland buys Gold River Mills Product markets affected include Rice in USA. Norac buys Dessaint Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in France. Lactalis buys selected brands from Coopérative 3A Product markets affected include Liquid milk in Spain. Femsa buys back 30% of its shares from Interbrew for USD1.245bn Product markets affected include Beer in Mexico. ABF buys Billington's for GBP7.7m Product markets affected include Sugar in UK and Belgium / Luxembourg. Hero buys Sunar baby foods from Heinz Product markets affected include Baby milks in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Fyffes buys Everfresh for EUR77.6m Product markets affected include Fresh fruit in Sweden. Roger & Roger set to buy the savoury snacks operations of Finalrealm/United Biscuits in Benelux Product markets affected include Potato crisps in Belgium / Luxembourg. Oetker buys Onken Product markets affected include Dairy products in Europe. MAY 2004: McCowans buys Ashbury Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in UK. The Gourmet Bacon Co.: JV between Cranswick and Jack Scaife Product markets affected include Bacon & ham in UK. Cobega buys Aguas del Maestrazgo Product markets affected include Mineral water in Spain. Queallys/Dawnfresh buys Emile Tissot from Northern Foods for 3.5m Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in UK. The Wine Group buys Golden State Vintners for USD111m Product markets affected include Still wine in USA. Nestlé set to buy Valio's ice cream business in Finland Product markets affected include Ice cream in Finland. Amcon buys Trinity Spring for USD3.1m Product markets affected include Mineral water in USA. Danish Crown/Tulip buys Flagship Foods Product markets affected include Meat products in UK. Uniq buys Eden Vale from Northern Foods for GBP16.5m Product markets affected include Dairy products in UK. Intermarca/Colussi buys Sapori from Groder Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in Italy. Roncadin buys Zielona Budka for ca EUR5m Product markets affected include Ice cream in Poland. OSI/Moy Park buys Padley Poultry Product markets affected include Poultry, ready meals in UK. APRIL 2004: Grampian Country Food Group buys Uniq's poultry business for GBP11.54m Product markets affected include Poultry in UK. Allen Canning buys Birds Eye Foods canned vegetable business from Vestar Capital Product markets affected include Canned vegetables in USA. JW Childs buys Sunny Delight and Punica from Procter & Gamble Product markets affected include Fruit juices, drinks, ice tea in Europe. Coffee Partners buys Productos Solubles Product markets affected include Soluble coffee in Spain. Niresa Food buys Ariete from Juarez Carton Product markets affected include Bread products in Spain. Nutrexpa buys Sodilac from Wyeth/Candia for EUR22m Product markets affected include Baby milks in France. Freshbake Foods buys Hibernia Foods Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in UK and Ireland. Berentzen buys Columbus Drinks Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. Consorzio Granlatte/Granrolo buys Sitia Yomo Product markets affected include Dairy products in Europe. Finedon Mills buys Rathbones from Greencore for EUR30m Product markets affected include Bread products in UK. Chalkis Xianjiang of China buys Conserves de Provence/Cabanon Product markets affected include Tomato products in France. Lange Stiftung buys Holsten's mineral water and soft drinks business Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Germany. Gleeson Ltd buys Finches soft drinks from Diageo Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Ireland. Hain Celestial buys selected frozen ready meals brands from Heinz Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in USA. SABMiller buys Aurora Beer Product markets affected include Beer in Romania. Excelent buys Kandia from Florian House Product markets affected include Confectionery in Romania. Sleeman buys Unibroue for USD27m Product markets affected include Beer in Canada. Dawn Farms buys Silver Trout Product markets affected include Frozen fish in UK. CFH buys Delta Dailyfood UK Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in UK. Naabtaler Milchwerke buys Mlekarna Kralovice Product markets affected include Processed cheese in Czech Republic. HP Hood buys Crowley Foods and Marigold Foods from National Dairy Holdings Product markets affected include Dairy products in USA. MARCH 2004: Glisten buys Penguin Confectionery fruit jellies from House of York for GBP0.5m Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in UK. Lactalis buys a fresh cheese factory from Parmalat Product markets affected include Fresh cheese in France. Evial Nature buys Pikiche from Saveurs de France Product markets affected include Frozen pizza in France. Rolland buys Paladine from Pomona Product markets affected include Ice cream in France, Belgium / Luxembourg. Butler Capital buys France Champignon Product markets affected include Vegetables in France. Burns Philp puts Tone's up for sale Product markets affected include Herbs & spices in USA. Smucker buys International Multifoods for US$840 Product markets affected include Many products in Canada, USA. Pinnacle Foods/JP Morgan buys Aurora Foods and merges it with Pinnacle Foods Product markets affected include Bakery & frozen products in Canada, USA. Danone buys Arco Iris Product markets affected include Mineral water in Mexico. Pastacorp: name change from Skalli Product markets affected include Dry Pasta in Belgium/Lux, France. Altria Buys Veryfine Product markets affected include Mineral water in USA. Ebro takes majority stake in JV with Riviana Product markets affected include Rice in UK. FEBRUARY 2004: Danish Crown/Tulip buys Oldenburg from Bernard Matthews Product markets affected include Frozen convenience meat in Germany. Industri Kapital/Labeyrie buys Farne Salmon & Trout Product markets affected include Other processed fish in France. Finalrealm/UB buys Triunfo from Nutrinveste Product markets affected include Biscuits in Portugal. Connors Brothers buys Bumble Bee for USD385m Product markets affected include Canned fish in Canada, USA. Uniq to sell its UK ppoultry business Product markets affected include Poultry in UK. United Dairies/Dale Farm buys UK Parmalat unit Product markets affected include Yoghurt in UK. Finalrealm/UB set to buy Trinfo from Nutrinveste Product markets affected include Biscuits in Portugal. Les Grands Chais de France buys Lichine and Cruse from Pernod Ricard Product markets affected include Still wine in France. ABF buys cooking fats in Mexico from Unilever for USD110m Product markets affected include Cooking fats (retail only) in Mexico. Unipeg: merger between Unicarni and Macello di Pegognaga Product markets affected include Beef in Italy. NutriXo buys Maâtre Fournil Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in France. Graham's Dairies buys Angus Dairies Product markets affected include Liquid milk in UK. Richmond Foods licenses the Skinny Cow brand from Silhouette Brands of the US Product markets affected include Ice cream in Europe. William Carr buys Carrokeel from Chamco Product markets affected include Other processed fish in UK, Ireland. Cadenza Wines buys Maleta Winery Product markets affected include Still wine in Canada. Roederer buys Domine Ott Product markets affected include Still wine in France. Inter Link Foods buys Farmhouse Bakery for GBP5m Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in UK. Proinserga/Inversora Segoviana buys the fresh pork operations of CampofrãÂo Product markets affected include Pork in Spain. Philips Millennium/Belvédère buys Polmos Lancut Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Poland. Oetker buys Brau & Brunnen Product markets affected include Beer, soft drinks in Europe. Bronte Foods into receivership Product markets affected include Poultry in UK. Milk Link buys 75% of Glanbia cheese operations in the UK, with name change to Cheese Company Holdings Product markets affected include Natural cheese in UK. JANUARY 2004: Ferd buys Nycomed baby foods Product markets affected include Baby foods in Norway. Grupo Fernandez buys Simba Banana Product markets affected include Fresh fruit in Spain. Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling buys Tsakiris from Leventis for EUR6.2m Product markets affected include Potato crisps in Greece, Bulgaria. Hiestand buys Back & Friends for EUR11.6m Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in Germany. Heinz buys Unifine Richardson from Cosun Product markets affected include Salad dressings in Canada. Smithfield buys Ridpath Product markets affected include Canned meat in UK. Smithfield buys Norwich Foods Product markets affected include Fresh meat products in UK. Milkagro buys M.K. Martinov for USD2.6m Product markets affected include Meat products in Czech Republic. Chipita buys Spin-Span from Toxotes Product markets affected include Jams & marmalade in Greece. Bart Spices: MBO from WT Foods/Bridgepoint Capital Product markets affected include Herbs & spices in UK. Hamker buys Vandemoortele's cold sauces operations Product markets affected include Cold sauces in Europe. Pekaren Petrzalka buys Medea for EUR4.29m Product markets affected include Bread products in Slovakia. Biscuits Bouvard buys Compagnie du Biscuit Product markets affected include Biscuits in France. Wilbo Seafood buys Szkuner Product markets affected include Fresh & frozen fish in Poland. Hero buys the babyfoods operations of Wander/Novartis Product markets affected include Baby foods in Netherlands, Switzerland. Vichy Catalán buys Carbonicas Navalpotro Product markets affected include Mineral water in Spain. Nueva Rumasa buys Sandeman from Sogrape Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Portugal. Carlsberg set to buys parts of Holsten Product markets affected include Beer in Europe. Bitburger Brauerei set to buy Licher and König Brauerei from Carlsberg/Holsten Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. Bitburger Brauerei set to buy Hansa mineral waters from Carlsberg/Holsten Product markets affected include Mineral water in Germany. Alpine Confections buys selected brands from Jordan/Archibald Candy Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectionery in Canada, USA. Spadel buys Wattwiller Product markets affected include Mineral water in France. Sprehe buys Fine Foods Product markets affected include Delicatessen products in Germany. Monterey Pasta buys CIBO Naturals Product markets affected include Pasta sauces in USA. Richmond Foods buys De Roma Ice Cream for GBP 3.4m Product markets affected include Ice cream in UK. Perdue buys selected operations of Cagle's for USD45m Product markets affected include Poultry in USA. Circle Peat buys Cole Brothers mineral water Product markets affected include Mineral water in USA. Cott buys Quality Beverages Product markets affected include Soft drinks in USA. Icelandic Freezing Plants Corporation buys Baroge Product markets affected include Frozen fish in France. Fortis Private Equity buys Casa for EUR118m Product markets affected include Still wine in Spain. Sánchez Jiménez buys Grupo Magnus Product markets affected include Mutton in Spain. Vall Companys buys Frivall from Frimancha Product markets affected include Fresh meat in Spain. Dibona buys Halter Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in Switzerland. Holsten buys Ernst Heeman Product markets affected include Mineral water in Germany. Wrigley buys selected parts of Joyco from Agrolimen for USD272m Product markets affected include Confectionery in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland. Danone buys majority of Stonyfield Farm Product markets affected include Yoghurt in USA. Glisten buys Fravigar Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in UK. Country Style Foods buysthe frozen dessert operations of Hibernia Foods from receiver Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in UK & Ireland. Kriter buys Sorévi, Marie Brizard's sparkling wine operations, from Duke Street Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in France. Pfanner buys Rickertsen Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Germany. Nestlé buys Saphir Product markets affected include Mineral water in France. Grupo La Doria buys Confruit/Sanafrutta for EUR12.8m Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Italy. Finsbury Foods and Nestlé in JV to market Nestlé-branded cakes (01/04) Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in UK. 2003
December 2003: Barry's buys Batchelors from Northern Foods for EUR60m Product markets affected include Canned foods, juices in Europe. Domstein buys Bovils Product markets affected include Canned fish in Sweden. Fresh Del Monte buys Expans Product markets affected include Fresh fruit in Poland. Boisset buys De Loach for USD17.5m Product markets affected include Still wine in USA. Karlsberg buys Niehoffs Vaihinger Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Germany. Nueva Rumasa buys Cavas Hill Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in Spain. Blavod/Black Vodka buys Extreme Beverages with name change Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in USA. Parmalat in receivership Product markets affected include Many products in World. ABF buys G. Costa Product markets affected include Other canned sauces in UK. Kerry Group buys Hibernia Foods' ready meals and chilled desserts divisions Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in UK & Ireland. Grupo SOS in USD35m bid to buy American Rice Product markets affected include Rice in USA. Rabobank/Inversiones Agrofood buys Conservas Halcõn Product markets affected include Canned vegetables in Spain. Ingman Foods buys Raisio's ice cream business (2/03), Glasskiosken: JV between Nestlé and Ingman Foods in ice cream in Sweden Product markets affected include Ice cream in Sweden. Campari buys Barbero 1891 from Cantrell & Cochrane for EUR150m Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in Italy. Oerhus United: name change from Oerhus Oliefabrik Product markets affected include Oils & fats in Europe. Maple Leaf buys Schneider Meats from Smithfield Foods for USD378m Product markets affected include Fresh & processed meat in Canada. Apofruit set to merge with Cesena, Generalfruit and Metapontina Product markets affected include Fresh fruit in Italy. November 2003: Best Agrifund/Bestmeat/Sobel of the Netherlands buys Nordfleisch Product markets affected include Meat products in Germany. Deutsche See buys Beeck Feinkost from Gilde Buy-Out Fund Product markets affected include Delicatessen products in Germany. Granelli buys Harvest House Foods Product markets affected include Ice cream in UK. WA Turner: MBO from Prize Food Group Product markets affected include Meat products in UK. Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst buys Weetabix for GBP642m Product markets affected include Breakfast cereals in World. MMVZ Russe buys Vincom Russe from Boyar Estates Product markets affected include Still wine in Bulgaria. Grampian Country Food Group buys St Merryn Product markets affected include Fresh meat in UK. Forrajes y Lacteos/Forlasa buys Bel's Manchego cheese operations Product markets affected include Natural cheese in Spain. Pasta Foods: MBO from RHM/Doughty Hanson Product markets affected include Pasta products in UK. Ebro Puleva buys Riceland-Magyarország for EUR3.2m Product markets affected include Rice in Hungary. October 2003: Oetker/Henkell & Söhnlein buys Astese Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in Romania. Deutsche See buys Beeck Feinkost delicatessen from Gilde Buy-out Fund Product markets affected include Other processed fish in Germany. Tholstrup buys Hedegaard's pasta operations from Rose Poultry Product markets affected include Fresh Pasta in Denmark. Orkla/Bakers buys Bakehuset Norge Product markets affected include Bread products in Norway. Whyte & Mackay: name change from Kyndal Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in UK. CoolBrands Buys Americana Foods Product markets affected include Ice cream in USA. Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst/Premier Foods buys Brown & Poulson from Unilever Product markets affected include Powdered desserts in UK. Glisten buys Sunya from Renshaw Scott for GBP1m Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectionery in UK. Sardus buys Gourmet Service Product markets affected include Salad dressings in Sweden. Lactalis buys an undisclosed stake in Cema Product markets affected include Margarine (standard) in France. Smithfield Foods buys the pork processing operations of Farmland Foods for USD367.4m Product markets affected include Pork in USA. Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling trying to buy Tsakiris from Leventis Product markets affected include Potato crisps in Greece & Bulgaria. Thomas H Lee buys Michael Foods for USD1.05bn Product markets affected include Eggs in USA. Brau & Brunnen up for sale Product markets affected include Beer, soft drinks in Europe. Thorntons up for sale Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectionery in UK. Youngs Bluecrest Seafood buys Marr's Product markets affected include Fish products in UK. Glasskiosken: JV between Nestlé and Ingman Foods in ice cream in Sweden Product markets affected include Ice cream in Sweden. Meatpoint/Zwanenberg buys Cebeco's processed meat operations in the Netherlands Product markets affected include Processed meat in Netherlands & Germany. Tropical Beverage buys Arctic Springs Product markets affected include Mineral water in USA. Bonduelle buys Vita Gemüse Product markets affected include Chilled vegetables in Germany. September 2003: Ebro Puleva buys Stevens & Brotherton Product markets affected include Canned fruit in UK. Boisset buys Bouvraie from Duke Street/Marie Brizard Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in France. Société des Investissements d'Aquitaine/ Castel buys Sidi Brahim and Malesan from William Pitters Product markets affected include Still wine in France. Richmond Foods buys Oldfields for GBP 3.95m Product markets affected include Ice cream in UK. Radeberger buys Allgäuer Sailer Brau Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. Giraudet: MBO from Teisseire Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in France. Katselis buys minority stake in Kilindromiloi Loulis Product markets affected include Flour and Bakery products in Romania. Arvicaretey buys Montesquius from Nueva Rumasa Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in Spain. McLelland takes control of Aeron Valley from Dairygold/First Milk Product markets affected include Natural cheese in UK. Bridgepoint Capital/WT/Noon Foods buys Marston Valley Foods Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in UK. Alain Thiénot buys Canard Duchêne champagne from LVMH Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in France. Les Grands Chais de France buys La Baume from Constellation Brands/BRL Hardy Product markets affected include Still wine in France. Baltasar Moralejo buys 33% of Grupo Magnus Product markets affected include Mutton in Spain. Nazca Capital buys Cosecheros Abastecedores Product markets affected include Still wine in Spain. Südzucker/Freiberger buys Stateside Foods Product markets affected include Chilled & frozen ready meals in UK & Ireland / Eire. Altria buys Back to Nature from Organic Milling Product markets affected include Breakfast cereals in USA. Big Bear: MBO of Fox's Mints from Northern Foods for GBP9.4m Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in Ireland/Eire & UK. 3i Group buys Refresco Product markets affected include Soft drinks in Europe. Conserve Italia buys Juver from Hero Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Spain. Smithfield Foods/Cargill trying to buy the pork processing operations of Farmland Foods Product markets affected include Pork in USA. Glacier Water Services buys Water Island for USD5.9m Product markets affected include Mineral water in USA. Danone and Suntory in JV to market HOD waters Product markets affected include Mineral water in USA. Interbrew buys Spaten-Dinkelacker for ca EUR520m Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. Riviana and Ebro merge their UK rice operations Product markets affected include Rice in UK. Swedish Meats sells its stake in Sokolow, Ruokatalo buys 21.1% of Sokolow Product markets affected include Meat products in Poland. ABF buys the private label oils business from Bunge in the USA Product markets affected include Other oils in USA. Mitsubishi/Princes buys the Own label juice business from Dairy Crest for GBP11m Product markets affected include Fruit juices in UK. Chocolates Eureka: name change from Lopez Molto Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectionery in Spain. Grupo SOS buys Aceica Refineria Product markets affected include Olive oil in Spain. Mag III Management/Taboada buys Ochoa from Heinz with name change Product markets affected include Canned vegetables in Spain. Leche Pascual buys Montana de Leon HOD water Product markets affected include Mineral water in Spain. Luta Rajic buys Favarger Product markets affected include Other chocolate confectionery in Switzerland. Agrolimen buys Biocentury Product markets affected include Baby milks in Spain. Vicenzi buys Maradini Product markets affected include Biscuits in Italy. Amida Invest buys Ringa from Pick Product markets affected include Bacon & ham in Hungary. Industria & Finanza buys Panem from Barilla Product markets affected include Bread products in Italy. Canterbury Foods: name change from Global Product markets affected include Beef in UK. Farley & Sathers buys selected gum brands from Hershey's Product markets affected include Chewing gum in USA. Lactalis buys Invernizzi cheeses from Altria/Kraft Product markets affected include Cheeses in Italy. Smithfield Foods buys Cumberland Gap Product markets affected include Cured meat in USA. Hochwald Eifelperle buys Glücksklee from Nestlé Product markets affected include Cream in Germany. Hochwald Eifelperle buys Lünebest from Nestlé Product markets affected include Yoghurt in Germany. Hochwald Eifelperle buys Glücksklee from Nestlé Product markets affected include Condensed milk in Germany. August 2003: Kolios buys Agno from Agricultural Bank of Greece Product markets affected include Ice cream in Greece. Conservas Franco Riojanas buys Soldevilla Product markets affected include Vegetables in Vinegar in Spain. Fruitfield Foods: MBO from Nestlé Product markets affected include Confectionery in Ireland. Procter & Gamble picks Canadian Menu Foods to make its Iams canned petfoods in north America Product markets affected include Canned petfood in Canada, USA. Navis Capital buys Cherry Valley from the Nickerson Group Product markets affected include Poultry in UK. Alliance Coffee: JV between Iber21/Seda Solubles of Spain and Cia Iguacu of Brazil to supply own label products Product markets affected include Soluble coffee in UK. JP Morgan buys Pinnacle Foods/Swanson/Vlasic from Hicks Muse for USD485m Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in USA. Barilla buys Harry's from Artal Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in Europe. Casa Pons buys Fritos Perez Product markets affected include Potato crisps in Spain. Grabower buys Lieken Urkorn from Barilla/Kamps Product markets affected include Crispbread in Germany. Ahorro Corporaciõn buys majority stake in Freisa Product markets affected include Ready meals in Spain. Barry Callebaut buys Brach's Product markets affected Confectionery include in North America. Bartinpex buys Polmos Wroclaw for USD16.5m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Poland. Dairytime/Lakeland Dairies buys Pritchitt for EUR18.5m Product markets affected include Dairy products in UK & Ireland/Eire. Graham's Dairies buys Stevenson Dairy Product markets affected include Liquid milk in UK. Grupo Alaska buys 51% of Helados Chefi Product markets affected include Ice cream in Spain. Hojiblanca buys Cordoliva Product markets affected include Olive oil in World. JesOes Navarro: MBO from Ebro Puleva Product markets affected include Desserts & condiments in Spain. Martiniquaise de Canne à Sucre buys St James rum from Rémy Cointreau Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in France. Union of Icelandic Fish Producers/SIF buys Lyon Seafoods Product markets affected include Fresh & frozen fish in UK. Czech authorities reject Südzucker's purchase of St Louis Product markets affected include Sugar in Czech Rep.. Unicoop buys 67% of Calvet Product markets affected include Still wine in World. Yum's Brand buys Pasta Bravo Product markets affected include Fresh Pasta in USA. Baxter & Sons buys CCL Foods Product markets affected include Soups & sauces in UK. Dean Foods buys Horizon Organic for USD216m Product markets affected include Dairy products in World. Entr'Acte buys Crudi sandwiches from Geest Product markets affected include Sandwiches in France. Flagship Foods buys Glanbia's fresh meat operations Product markets affected include Pork in UK. JP Morgan buys Pinnacle Foods Smithfield Foods Product markets affected include Mutton in USA. Norac buys Took Hook Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in France. Pickenpack and Hussmann & Hahn merge their frozen fish businesses Product markets affected include Frozen fish in Europe. Tim Wilson buys Loseley Ice Cream from Bradwell's Product markets affected include Ice cream in UK. Whyte & Mackay: name change from Kyndal Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in UK. July 2003: Quality Meat Packers buys Cuddy Foods Product markets affected include Meat products in Canada. Grupo SOS: name change from SOS Cuétara Product markets affected include Oils & fats in World. Romero buys Lozano pasta Product markets affected include Dry Pasta in Spain. Apetito buys Butcher & Baker Foods Ltd for EUR0.3m Product markets affected include Delicatessen products in uk. Bongrain buys Unilever's cheese operations in Germany Product markets affected include Cheeses in Germany. Cloetta Fazer buys Lövangerbröd Product markets affected include Bread products in Sweden. CSM buys Readi-Bake from Country Home Bakers Product markets affected include Biscuits in UK. Damm buys 49% of Eckes-Granini Iberica Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Spain. Hellenic Bottling buys Römerquelle from Prochaska Product markets affected include Mineral water in Austria. Interaliment buys Inter-Bleu Product markets affected include Frozen fish in France. Klaus Weise buys DrinkFit from Friesland Coberco Product markets affected include Yoghurt in Germany. Llet de Catalunya: new coop with Iparlat Product markets affected include Liquid milk in Spain. Manuel Inacio buys Sapropor from ConAgra Product markets affected include Pork in Portugal. Nestlé buys Cafés 3JP Product markets affected include Bean and ground coffee in Spain. Ostendorf buys Müller Brot Product markets affected include Bread products in Europe. Roalba buys Aguas Vilas del Turbon for EUR1.5m Product markets affected include Mineral water in Spain. Semper: MBO from Arla with Triton Product markets affected include Baby Foods in Europe. Ter Beke buys Di Pasto from Agis Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in France. Tine/Diplom-Is buys 50% of Triumfglas, aiming for control Product markets affected include Ice cream in Sweden. Best Agrifund buys Dumeco Product markets affected include Fresh & Processed meat in Europe. June 2003: Hain Celestial buys Acirca Product markets affected include Pasta sauces in USA. Dibacamp buys Fontdalt Product markets affected include Mineral water in Spain. Danish Crown/Tulip buys Hygrade Product markets affected include Cured meat in UK. Rieber buys Nopal from Heistad forNOK258m Product markets affected include Food products in Norway. Hain Celestial buys Grain Noir Product markets affected include Sandwiches in Belgium/Lux.. Heineken buys BBAG for EUR1.9bn Product markets affected include Beer, juices in Europe. Müller buys LC1 from Nestlé Product markets affected include Yoghurt in Germany. May 2003: Herposa buys Solán de Cabras from Osborne Product markets affected include Mineral water in Spain. Brandons Poultry in receivership Product markets affected include Poultry in UK. CL Financial buys Hine Cognac from LVMH Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in France. Friesland Coberco buys majority in Napolact Product markets affected include Dairy products in Romania. Iserlohner Brauerei: MBO from Brau & Brunnen Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. NOM buys bankrupt Storteboom Product markets affected include Poultry in Germany & Netherlands. PanaderãÂas Navarras buys Pastelerias Iruna & Pan Iruna Product markets affected include Bread products in Spain. Poultry Coop. Ioannena/Pindos buys Synko Product markets affected include Poultry in Greece. Vergers de Savoie/Fruité buys Savoie Yaourt Product markets affected include Yoghurt in France. SABMiller buys Peroni for EUR246m Product markets affected include Beer in Italy. La Martiniquaise buys Busnel calvados from Pernod Ricard Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in France. Bumble Bee: MBO from ConAgra Product markets affected include Canned fish in USA. Heineken set to buy BBAG for EUR1.9bn Product markets affected include Fruit juices, Beer in Europe. Coca�Cola buys Multivita from Maspex Product markets affected include Mineral water in Poland. April 2003: Globus buys Elsner from Unilever Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Poland. Link Industries buys King B Product markets affected include Cured meat in USA. American Italian Pasta buys Golden Grain pasta from Pepsico for USD43m (1/03), Mrs Leeper's Product markets affected include Dry Pasta in USA. Ebro Puleva buys Altria's rice operations in Austria, Germany & Denmark for EUR21m Product markets affected include Rice in Austria, Germany & Denmark. McCain buys Belleisle Foods Product markets affected include Frozen ready meals in Canada. Oldham's: JV between Johnsonville and Premium Standard Farms Product markets affected include Cured meat in USA. Provimi buys Rolimpex Product markets affected include Food products in Poland. Stonyfield Farm buys Brown Cow Product markets affected include Yoghurt in USA. Comptoir Commercial Alimentaire fails to buy Prédault for EUR22m Product markets affected include Processed meat in Europe. Refresco buys Vital Interfruit from Eckes Product markets affected include Fruit juices in Spain. Danone buys Eden Springs Product markets affected include Mineral water in Europe. Salvatore Ferragamo buys Castiglion del Bosco for ca. EUR30m Product markets affected include Still wine in Italy. Schneider Investment buys Edouard Martin for EUR1 Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in France. José Bassols buys Sant Aniol Product markets affected include Mineral water in Spain. Antonio y Tomás buys Cebolla Product markets affected include Rice in Spain. Arena Holding buys 28% of Roncadin, aiming for control Product markets affected include Frozen foods in Europe. Schwan Food buys Mrs Smith's frozen desserts form Flower Industries fo USD240m Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in USA. Südzucker/St Louis buys Slaska for EUR61.8m Product markets affected include Sugar in Poland. Pepsico offers to buy Maizoro Product markets affected include Breakfast cereals in Mexico. Altria set to sell its rice business in selected countries to Ebro Puleva Product markets affected include Rice in Austria, Germany, Denmark. CCA buys Prédault for EUR22m Product markets affected include Processed meat in Europe. Globus buys Storko from Luxcraft/Lines Holding Product markets affected include Canned & frozen foods in Bulgaria. March 2003: Délichips buys Sibell with name change Product markets affected include Potato crisps in France. Indefco buys Cegledtej Tejipari from Parmalat Product markets affected include Liquid milk in Hungary. TMI Foods: MBO from Prize Food Group Product markets affected include Bacon & ham in UK. Ice�Cream Factory Comaker buys Avidesa plant from Nestlé Product markets affected include Ice cream in Spain. Codan buys Hornos Lopez Product markets affected include Industrial pastry in Spain. Veconsa buys Promol with name change to Elite Product markets affected include Frozen vegetables in Spain. Centrale del Latte di Torino buys 82% of Centrale Latte Vicenza Product markets affected include Liquid milk in Italy. Pietro Coricelli buys Abasa Product markets affected include Olive oil in Spain. Industri Kapital buys Blini Product markets affected include Other processed fish in France. Nestlé plans to sell Avidesa to management Product markets affected include Ice cream in Spain. Geest buys Langlais for EUR19m Product markets affected include Chilled vegetables in France. Burns Philp buys Goodman Fielder Product markets affected include Herbs & spices in USA and Canada. Peacock Corp (USA) buys Polmos Siedice for USD4m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Poland. Spira Interessenter buys Sörlandsskyckling and Sturer Fjerkraeslagter Product markets affected include Poultry in Sweden. February 2003: Finsbury Foods buys Nicholas & Harris Product markets affected include Bread products in UK. Vin & Sprit buys Marli/Nordic Wine Product markets affected include Wines & spirits in Denmark, Finland. Baltasar Moralejo buys Grupo Magnus Product markets affected include Mutton in Spain. AS Investment buys bankrupt Ekko for USD2.5m Product markets affected include Ice cream in Poland. Wiesbauer Wurst buys Reufner Product markets affected include Cured meat in Austria. Archer Daniels Midland buys Pura Foods from Acatos & Hutcheson for GBP42m Product markets affected include Other oils in UK. CDC Ixis ElectroPar buys selected French powdered chocolate brands from Unilever Product markets affected include Powd. choc. & malted drinks in France. Campina buys Strothmann Product markets affected include Chilled dairy desserts in Austria, Germany, France. Bongrain buys Angulo Product markets affected include Natural cheese in Spain. Constellation Brands buys BRL Hardy for USD1.2bn Product markets affected include Still wine in world. National Dairy Holdings buys HP Hood Product markets affected include Liquid milk in USA. RAR trying to buy Alcântara from Tate & Lyle for EUR120m Product markets affected include Sugar Portugal. Birds Eye Foods: name change from Agrilink Product markets affected include Frozen vegetables in USA. Swedish Meats sells its stake in Sokolow, Ruokatalo might buy it Product markets affected include Fresh and processed Meat Poland. Ingman Foods buys Raisio's ice cream business in Sweden Product markets affected include Ice cream in Sweden. ADM buys 4 flour mills from ABF Product markets affected include Flour (retail only) in UK. Just Born set to buy Goldenberg Candy Product markets affected include Other sugar confectionery in USA. Rotkäppchen buys Geldermann Sekt Product markets affected include Sparkling wine in Germany. Krombacher Bräuerei buys Eichener Brauerei Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. SAB Miller buys Dojlidy from Oetker for EUR35.15m Product markets affected include Beer in Poland. January 2003: Nestlé buys Mövenpick ice cream operations Product markets affected include Ice cream in world. Union SDA buys Béghin Say sugar from Origny Naples Product markets affected include Sugar in France, Bel/Lux, Poland, Canada. Nestlé buys Geti Wilba from Südzucker Product markets affected include Other fresh meat in Germany. Brown-Forman buys Distillerie Tuoni & Canepa Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Italy. American Liquid Packaging buys Viva Aqua Service from Heineken Product markets affected include Mineral water in Spain. Bodegas Murviedro: name change from Bodegas Schenk Product markets affected include Still wine in Spain. Grupo Muela: name change from Mueloliva Product markets affected include Olive oil in Spain. Ahorro Corporacion buys Montero for EUR3.5m Product markets affected include Chilled dairy desserts in Spain. NOM and Berglandmilch set to "cooperate" Product markets affected include Liquid Milk in Austria. Cebeco buys Astenhof from Cehave Encebe Product markets affected include Poultry in Germany. McCormick buys Uniq's UK sauce business for GBP12.15m Product markets affected include Salad dressings in UK. Altria: name change from Philip Morris Many product markets affected in world. Affinity Petcare: Name change of Agrolimen's petfood division. Product markets affected include Dry/semi-moist cat food in Europe. Vin & Sprit buys Polmos Zielena Gora for USD33.8m. Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Poland. Bonduelle buys Caugant for EUR54m. Product markets affected include Delicatessen products in France. ZMV/Emmi buys Tiger. Product markets affected include Processed cheese in Italy, Portugal and Switzerland. December 2002: Bongrain trying to buy Angulo Product markets affected include Natural cheese in Spain. Eden Springs buys Rent A Cooler from Carlsberg for USD4.3m Product markets affected include Mineral water in Austria, Switzerland and UK. Coca�Cola buys Chaudfontaine mineral water from Abbas Bayat Product markets affected include Mineral water in Belgium / Luxembourg. Angelini buys Altesino/Brunello Di Montalcino from Antinori for EUR20m Product markets affected include Still wine in Italy. Agri-Mark buys McAdam cheese from Valio Product markets affected include Natural cheese in USA. Eichkamp to set up JV with Maple Leaf of Canada Product markets affected include Frozen convenience meat in Germany. Drinks & Food buys selected rum brands from Berentzen. Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Germany. CL Financial buys Burn Stewart for GBP48.9m. Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in UK. November 2002 Brown-Forman buys control of Finlandia vodka from Altia for EUR70.2m Product markets affected include Aperitifs & Spirits in Finland. American Seafoods buys Southern Pride Product markets affected include Fresh fish in USA. Nordzucker buys Szerencsi Cukorgyár and others from Origny Naples Product markets affected include Sugar in Hungary. Svenska Lantmannen Riksforbund/Cerealia buys Schulstad for EUR208.1m Product markets affected include Bakery products in Scandinavia, Poland. Foster's buys Kangaroo Ridge Product markets affected include Still wine in world. Saipol buys Lesieur oils from Bunge for EUR181m Product markets affected include Edible oils in world. Danish Crown set to buy Jensen/Gol Product markets affected include Cured meat in Denmark, UK. Ducatel buys Argoat Le Hir from Fleury Michon. Product markets affected include Cured meat in France. Cherokee Foods buys Milan Poulry. Product markets affected include Poultry in USA. Monte Foods/Bonomelli buys Cuore maize oil from Garma/Chiari e Forti. Product markets affected include Other oils in Italy. Lion Foods: MBO from Chinney (Hong Kong). Product markets affected include Herbs & spices in Europe. Origny-Naples buys Beghin Say from Montedison for ca EUR500m. Product markets affected include Sugar in Europe. Segafredo Zanetti buys Meira Coffee from Inex Group Product markets affected include Bean and ground coffee in Finland. Brau & Brunnen buys Rostocker Brauerei from Interbrew. Product markets affected include Beer in Germany. Mevgal buys Mlechna Promishlenost Vidin for EUR1.5m (10/02) Product markets affected include Dairy products in Bulgaria. Richmond Foods buys Nestlé's Irish ice cream operations (10/02) Product markets affected include Ice Cream in Ireland/Eire. Pernod Ricard buys Orlando Wyndham for AUD100m (8/02) Product markets affected include Still wine in World. Texas Pacific buys Gate Gourmet from Swissair (7/02) Product markets affected include Chilled ready meals in Switzerland and USA. Sara Lee/Patrick Raulet buys Roberto Traiteur (7/02) Product markets affected include Fresh Pasta in France. Groupe Minoteries: merger between Minoteries de Plainpalais and Eberle Bruggmühle (6/02) Product markets affected include Flour (retail only) in Switzerland. Going Investment buys 51% of Helados Arnedo (6/02) Product markets affected include Ice cream in Spain. Nestlé buys Hjem Is (6/02) Product markets affected include Ice cream in Finland. CSM buys the bakery division of Fima from Unilever (6/02) Product markets affected include Frozen pastry products in Portugal. Campbell Soup buys Greencore/Erin's dry soup business in Ireland for USD26m (6/02) Product markets affected include Dehydrated soup in Ireland / Eire. |
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