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HISTORICAL 2004
M&A's
2004 - October - September - August - July - June - May - April - March - February - January / 2003
OCTOBER 2004: TOP PAGE
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: TOP PAGE
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 Sokolów
Product markets affected include Fresh and processed meat in Poland.
AUGUST 2004: TOP PAGE
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 Campofrío 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: TOP PAGE
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 Halcón Foods, integrates Conservas Fernández, with name change to Grupo Halcón
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: TOP PAGE
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 Montaña 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: TOP PAGE
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: TOP PAGE
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: TOP PAGE
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: TOP PAGE
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 Maître 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 Campofrío
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: TOP PAGE
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 TOP PAGE
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 Halcón
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.
Århus United: name change from Århus 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 Sokolów, Ruokatalo buys 21.1% of Sokolów
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 Montaña 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 Corporación 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.
Jesús 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.
Panaderías Navarras buys Pastelerias Iruña & Pan Iruña
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:
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.
2002
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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