After seven months, this week saw the uncertainty over Chiquita Brands International’s future all but end with the US produce giant agreeing to a US$681m takeover bid from Brazil’s Cutrale Group and Safra Group. Elsewhere, Danone announced moves to enter mass-market infant formula in China with an investment in local player Yashili International Holdings.
Chiquita board accepts Cutrale, Safra takeover bid
Chiquita Brands International’s board has accepted the US$14.50-a-share takeover offer from Brazilian juice maker Cutrale Group and investment firm Safra Group.
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Danone to take 25% stake in Mengniu’s Yashili
Danone is taking a 25% stake in Yashili International Holdings, the infant formula business majority owned by Chinese dairy giant Mengniu, in a deal worth almost HK$4.4bn (US$567.4m).
Food majors announce Q3 results
Battling lacklustre sales in many markets, the world’s packaged food manufacturers are publishing their third-quarter numbers. just-food provides a digest of the figures and analyses the more notable data.
US, Mexico strike deal on sugar imports
The US and Mexico have signed a deal that is set to see the suspension of Washington’s anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations into Mexican sugar imports.
Capespan sets up Turkey venture
Global fruit supplier Capespan has formed a venture in Turkey, the South Africa-based company’s latest move in an emerging market.
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