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Intersnack Group has agreed to acquire Utz Brands in a USD 2.9 billion take-private transaction
July 21, 2026
Intersnack Group to Acquire Utz Brands in USD 2.9 Billion Take-Private Deal
Intersnack Group will acquire Utz Brands in an all-cash USD 2.9 billion take-private deal. After closing, Intersnack and the Rice and Lissette Family will each own 50% of Utz, expanding the company's position in the United States snack market. ahead.
Brenntag Specialties announces strategic partnership with Royal Avebe, significantly enhancing supply partnerships in Nutrition
June 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").
EUROPLANT celebrates its 30th anniversary. EUROPLANT and BNA merge | Farewell to Dr Heinrich Böhm in retirement
September 19, 2022
Europlant celebrated its 30th anniversary at Potato Europe
During PotatoEurope more than 300 guests from Germany and abroad met on September 7, 2022 at Gut Rethmar to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH
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May 30, 2021
Rovema Acquired Prins Verpakkings Techniek and Innotech, strengthening their VFFS Machine Portfolio for Frozen Foods
In March 2021, packaging equipment manufacturer Rovema GmbH acquired Inno-tech Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH and Prins Verpakkings Techniek, strengthening their VFFS Machine Portfolio for Frozen Foods
Aviko Rixona buys Pfanni instant potato plant in Stavenhagen as part of strategic partnership with Unilever
September 25, 2020
Aviko Rixona buys Pfanni instant potato plant in Stavenhagen as part of strategic partnership with Unilever
Today Aviko, one of Europe's largest manufacturers of fresh, frozen, dried and specialty potato products announces the acquisition of Unilever's factory in Stavenhagen, Germany by Aviko Rixona.
Cooperation in Partnership with Plant-Based JUST Egg
June 25, 2020
Largest potato starch manufacturer Germany partners with Plant-Based JUST Egg
The largest potato starch manufacturer in Germany, the Emsland Group partners with the American company JUST (Eat JUST, Inc.).
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BASF strengthens biotechnology footprint to enter natural flavors and fragrances ingredients market
September 26, 2019
BASF strengthens biotechnology footprint to enter natural F&F ingredients market
BASF enters the market for natural flavors and fragrances (F&F) by acquiring Isobionics, a leader in biotechnology serving the global market for F&F and through a cooperation agreement with Conagen, a leader in biotechnology research.
Bosch has decided to sell it packaging business. Although Bosch Packaging Technology is among the largest manufacturers of packaging equipment world-wide, the company does not consider it its core business.
July 02, 2018
Bosch is looking for a new owner for its packaging business
Bosch has decided to sell it packaging business. Although Bosch Packaging Technology is among the largest manufacturers of packaging equipment world-wide, the company does not consider it its core business.
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Bayer plans to complete the acquisition of Monsanto on June, 7. The Monsanto name will eventually dissapear.
June 06, 2018
Bayer plans closing of Monsanto Acquisition on June 7
Bayer plans to complete the acquisition of Monsanto on June, 7, following the receipt of all required approvals from regulatory authorities.
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KWS has offered to buy Bayer’s Dutch vegetable seed company Nunhems.
May 31, 2018
KWS renews offer for Bayer AG vegetable seed business
KWS has offered to buy Bayer’s Dutch vegetable seed company Nunhems.
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With the concluded acquisition of the Italian Pavan Group end of November 2017 the Düsseldorf engineering group GEA purchased a leading supplier of extrusion and milling technology for processing all kinds of fresh and dried pasta, pelleted snack product
January 13, 2018
Acquisition of Pavan offers GEA a range of snack processing capabilities
With the concluded acquisition of the Italian Pavan Group end of November 2017 the Düsseldorf engineering group GEA purchased a leading supplier of extrusion and milling technology for processing all kinds of fresh and dried pasta, pelleted snack products and breakfast cereals.
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Rajesh Jejurikar, President, Farm Equipment Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (left) and René Boeijenga, CEO at Dewulf (right) signing the agreement during the Agritechnica in Hanover
November 14, 2017
Dewulf partners with Mahindra to bring the latest potato planting technology to Indian Farmers
Dewulf, supplier of a full line of potato and root crop machinery, announced a licencing agreement with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M Ltd), part of the USD 19 billion Mahindra Group, headquartered in Mumbai (India) for the manufacturing and marketing of potato planting equipment in India.
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Bayer and Monsanto today announced that they signed a definitive merger agreement under which Bayer will acquire Monsanto for USD 128 per share in an all-cash transaction.
September 14, 2016
Bayer to Acquire Monsanto
Bayer and Monsanto today announced that they signed a definitive merger agreement under which Bayer will acquire Monsanto for USD 128 per share in an all-cash transaction.
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Bayer AG raised its offer to buy Monsanto Co. and create a new global leader in seeds and pesticides
September 06, 2016
Bayer raises offer to buy Monsanto
Bayer AG raised its offer to buy Monsanto Co. and create a new global leader in seeds and pesticides, though the German firm said the higher price depended on achieving a 'negotiated transaction.'
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The family run manufacturer of Lisa's Chips (Aroma Snacks GmbH & CO KG) is based in the spectacular three corners region of Germany, near Lake Constance close to the borders of Austria and Switzerland. Two recently launched flavours ("Schweizer Alpenkreut
May 30, 2016
Tyrrell's acquires German organic potato chip manufacturer Aroma Snacks
Tyrrells Potato Crisps has earlier this month acquired German organic potato chips manufacturer Aroma Snacks GmbH & CO KG.
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Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto would create an agricultural giant and bring together leading Seeds & Traits, Crop Protection, Biologics, and Digital Farming platforms.
May 23, 2016
Agricultural Giant in the making: Bayer offers USD 62 Billion in Cash for Monsanto
In response to further market speculation and stakeholder inquiries, Bayer is publicly disclosing the contents of its private proposal to acquire Monsanto.
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May 12, 2016
Bayer said to consider bid for Monsanto
Bayer AG is exploring a potential bid for U.S. competitor Monsanto Co. in a deal that would create the world’s largest supplier of seeds and farm chemicals, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Eima Maschinen- und Förderanlagen GmbH and Wintech Taparia Ltd. are joining hands
February 28, 2013
Eima Maschinen- und Förderanlagen GmbH and Wintech Taparia Ltd. are joining hands
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