Mergers and Acquisitions from Europe

February 04, 2016

Germicopa parent Florimond Desprez acquires 49% stake in Danespo

The owner of Germicopa, Florimond Desprez has acquired 49% of the shares in Danespo from DLG, thus entering into an equal partnership with DLF who owns another 49% of the shares. The remaining 2% are owned by growers and employees.

February 03, 2016

ChemChina to acquire Syngenta at a value of over US$ 43 billion

Syngenta today announced that ChemChina has offered to acquire the company at US$ 465 per ordinary share plus a special dividend of CHF 5 to be paid conditional upon and prior to closing.

January 12, 2016

Diamond acquires minority stake in Metcalfe’s Skinny Limited

Diamond Foods, Inc. today announced that it has acquired a 26% stake in Metcalfe’s skinny Limited, owner of Metcalfe’s skinny Popcorn, a premium ready-to-eat popcorn brand in the United Kingdom

September 16, 2015

Leatherhead Food International Limited acquired by Science Group

Leatherhead Food International Limited was acquired by Science Group and will move to a new facility early 2016.

Syngenta Sign near its production location in Monthey, Switzerland

August 26, 2015

Monsanto walks away after Syngenta turns down improved take-over bid

U.S.-based Monsanto said Wednesday it is walking away from efforts to acquire Swiss rival Syngenta, which has rejected a recently sweetened offer.

July 20, 2015

Seabrook Crisps management buyout to lead to investments in equipment and product development

Yorkshire crisp brand Seabrook embarks on a major growth drive to increase its market share after a management buyout backed by private equity investor LDC, a subsidiary of the Lloyds Banking Group

June 10, 2015

Syngenta rejects second merger proposal Monsanto

Syngenta has rejected an updated merger proposal from Monsanto.

Syngenta offers a range of potato crop protection solutions

May 14, 2015

Syngenta response on Monsanto acquisition offer

Syngenta reacts to the acquisition offer of Monsanto reported in the media in this response dated May 8, 2015

April 20, 2015

Permira announces sale of Iglo Group to Nomad for €2.6 billion

Permira announces today that a company backed by Permira Europe III has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Iglo Foods Holdings Limited (“Iglo Group”, or the “Group”), Europe’s largest frozen food business, to Nomad Holdings Limited (“Nomad”) for €2.6 billion.

April 08, 2015

Albert Bartlett buys Heinz Aunt Bessie potato processing facility in Norfolk

The Heinz 'Aunt Bessie' potato factory in Norfolk that was scheduled to close this April, will be sold to potato company Albert Bartlett.

March 06, 2015

tna acquires Dutch food processing specialist Florigo

Supplier of food packaging and processing solutions tna has announced the acquisition of leading food processing specialist Florigo International B.V., adding Florigo’s range of continuous snack and french fry lines to tna's equipment line-up.

February 26, 2015

Distribution Agreement AVEBE and Ingredion Terminated

The distribution agreement between AVEBE and Ingredion will be terminated as of March 31 2015 for North America and Japan.

February 05, 2015

Diamond Foods Acquires Majority Interest in Yellow Chips

Diamond Foods, Inc. announced that it has acquired a 51% stake of Yellow Chips, a manufacturer of high quality vegetable and organic potato chips based in the Netherlands.

Dewulf / Miedema, Partners in Agriculture

November 12, 2014

Miedema and Dewulf to form single team

The intended fusion between Dewulf and Miedema, made public in early September, is to be completed this year.

Dewulf-Miedema, partners in agricultural equipment

November 12, 2014

Miedema en Dewulf verder als één team

De voorgenomen fusie tussen Dewulf en Miedema, die begin september bekend werd, wordt nog dit jaar voltooid.

November 09, 2014

Produce World Group acquires roots division of Fenmarc Produce

Produce World Group has purchased the roots division of Fenmarc Produce, based at Swinderby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

October 15, 2014

French Seed Potato Company Germicopa acquired by Florimond Desprez Group

Florimond Desprez, an independent family‐owned company, has acquired Germicopa, the leading French potato seed company and world leader in firm flesh potato varieties.

September 28, 2014

Pomuni acquires Potato Masters

Belgian Potato packer Pomuni has acquired its competitor Potato Masters in order to scale up operations in a stagnant European potato market [Update: no, they did not]

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