Acquisitions and Funding
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Ingredion agrees to acquire Tate & Lyle in major global food ingredients deal
Ingredion’s proposed acquisition of Tate & Lyle will create a US$9.9 billion ingredients powerhouse focused on sugar reduction, texture solutions, fortification, and food innovation.
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Associated British Foods strengthens bakery portfolio with Abe’s Bagels acquisition
The deal, confirmed in May 2026, transfers ownership of the brand and its St Johns bakery to GWF, which will integrate Abe’s into its existing bakery portfolio that includes Tip Top and Abbotts Bakery.
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Orkla expands UK footprint with acquisition of B2B biscuit supplier Phoenix Brands
With the acquisition, OV UK strengthens their position within the sweet inclusions category and supports the further development of manufacturing capabilities in the UK market.
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Ingredion offers US$3.7B to acquire Tate & Lyle in major global food ingredients deal
Ingredion has proposed a £2.74 billion takeover of Tate & Lyle, aiming to expand its global food ingredient solutions and specialty product portfolio.
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Biospringer by Lesaffre expands into bacterial fermentation with PTX Food Technology acquisition
The acquisition aims to accelerate Biospringer’s growth in the food ingredients market, unlocking new opportunities beyond yeast fermentation.