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oktober 22, 2024
Hotraco Group acquired by Munters AB
The Hotraco group is acquired by Munters. Mooij Agro, supplier of potato storage solutions, is part of the Hotraco Group.
oktober 20, 2024
Proposed organizational structure for the combined company JBT and Marel
John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT) has initiated a voluntary takeover offer to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Marel hf. (Marel). Although a formal approval of the takeover is still pending, a blueprint of the future organisational structure for the combined company has already been released.
september 05, 2024
Esau & Hueber joins Bühler: complementing forces for innovation excellence
Swiss technology group Bühler has acquired Esau & Hueber, a German company known for its expertise in hygienic process and fermentation technology across the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors.
augustus 28, 2024
Belgian Sticomax acquires DutchTecSource (DTS) to become global player in machinery and systems for the food industry.
Belgian machine builder Sticomax, a leading holding in machine building for the food industry, announces the acquisition of Dutch sector company DutchTecSource (DTS).
april 18, 2024
Spain: notable merger to take the potato sector by storm
Hijolusa, Agricola Villena and Natuber will now be know as "Somos Hijolusa", a new company with the reach and means to shake the spanish horticultural landscape.
maart 18, 2024
Dutch potato processor Peka Kroef B.V. strengthens its position in the market of chilled products with the acquisition of Frespo B.V.
Dutch potato processor Peka Kroef B.V. entered into a purchase agreement with investment company Nimbus on March 14 2024, regarding the acquisition of potato processor Frespo B.V., the former Aviko site in Cuijk. Sponsored Content
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maart 08, 2024
McCain Foods to sell CelaVita chilled potato business to private investment fund Nimbus
On March 1, 2024, Nimbus entered into a purchase agreement with CelaVita B.V., a member of the McCain Group of companies, to acquire the activities of CelaVita.
januari 23, 2024
Kuipers Food Processing Machinery and Lalesse Extrusion join forces
As of January 1st, 2024, the assets and business activities of Lalesse Extrusion are integrated into Kuipers Food Processing Machinery.
november 18, 2023
Tong Engineering announces acquisition of Terry Johnson Ltd
Tong Engineering, UK vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, has announced the completed acquisition of Terry Johnson Ltd based in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, owner of the Swift Lift range of elevators and conveyors
september 27, 2023
Aardappel coöperatie Agrico neemt de pootgoed-activiteiten van Royal ZAP over
Agrico neemt de pootgoed-activiteiten van Royal ZAP over. Met deze overname zet Agrico een stap in groei van haar areaal om aan de vraag te kunnen voldoen.
augustus 28, 2023
Agristo buys closed Tereos sugar factory in France to construct a new frozen potato processing plant
Agristo is planning to set up a production unit for frozen potato products in France, creating 350 jobs and requiring an investment of €350 million. Today, Tereos has signed an MOU with Agristo, enabling this project on the site of its former sugar factory in Escaudœuvres, in the North of France.
juli 23, 2023
Invex Group acquires the core business of SiccaDania Group
Invex Group is announced that it has taken over the main activities of the SiccaDania Group as of June 28th 2023. Sponsored Content 
juni 30, 2023
Brenntag Specialties announces strategic partnership with potato starch manufacturer Royal Avebe, significantly enhancing supply partnerships in nutrition
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, just announced a partnership with Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A. ("Royal Avebe").
juni 25, 2023
Sormac expands delivery programme with Felcon machines
Sormac B.V., the market leader in machines for the processing of fresh vegetables from Venlo, The Netherlands, has reached agreement with Felcon B.V., established in Everdingen
juni 21, 2023
Agricultural machinery sector acquisition: GRIMME takes over Agrarada in Poland
With effect from 15 June 2023, the GRIMME Group from Damme (Germany) takes over the Polish agricultural machinery retailer Agrarada from Brzezimierz near Wroclaw.
mei 24, 2023
Ware potato growers Agrico, Leo de Kock and Nedato join forces in new independent cooperative
The ware potato activities of Agrico and Nedato, along with Leo de Kock, shall be hived off to form a new independent cooperative of ware potato growers. The new organization will start its activities this autumn. Further integration will then take place in stages.
mei 17, 2023
La Rioja, España: Patatas Rubio firma acuerdo con el supermercado Carrefour
El supermercado Carrefour ha firmado un nuevo acuerdo con la empresa riojana Patatas Rubio, proveedor con el que trabaja en el desarrollo de su marca 'Carrefour Círculo de Calidad'.
mei 16, 2023
Patatas Hijolusa compra Agrícola Villena y eleva a 20 millones las inversiones previstas
El líder español de la patata se queda también con el mayor comercializador de zanahoria del país para crear uno de los mayores grupos de productos hortícolas de Europa. La firma Patatas Hijolusa ha anunciado este lunes la adquisición del 100% de Agrícola Villena, lo que dará lugar a un nuevo conglomerado con una facturación global de alrededor de 200 millones de euros.