Singapore's Wilmar International is set to become the majority owner of India-based AWL Agri, the owner of the Fortune edible-oils brand.

PepsiCo is seeking to enhance productivity by “integrating” its two-largest businesses in North America - snacks and drinks.

The Deprez family founders of Belgium fruit and veg group Greenyard have secured a majority share in the business as part of a takeover bid.

The European Commission (EC) has proposed a list of 29 terms to be restricted from use in marketing plant-based alternatives to meat.

The German snack manufacturer is hoping to halve CO2 emissions and expand production capacities with the new €85m investment.

Müller UK & Ireland plans to invest in a liquid milk and milk powders plant acquired last year with the acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy.

German food manufacturer Oetker Group has struck a deal to acquire local baking mixes and flours producer Kathi.

Veganz has raised €7.1m ($8.2m) from new shares as part of an ongoing programme by the publicly listed vegan food producer and retailer.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a probe into Mars, focusing on alleged “deceptive trade practices”.

New Zealand’s fresh produce company T&G Global is up on the market as its “ultimate parent company”, BayWa, undergoes a transformation.

Second Nature Brands, the US-based snacks business that has bolstered its portfolio through M&A, has named Adam Butler as its new CEO.

Atlantic Grupa has agreed to sell its sandwich business Montana Plus to local businessman Marko Gross for an undisclosed sum.