UK snacking giant Pladis said the investment is expected to boost brand growth and support infrastructure in the Northwest of England.

A holding company behind Ferrara Candy Company is eyeing CPK Group, the French confectioner that owns brands including Carambar and Lutti.

Fazer is to move forward with its plan for a new chocolate factory the Finnish group had put on hold amid concerns about the country's fiscal policy.

US agri-food group JR Simplot has agreed to acquire Belgian potato-processing company Clarebout Potatoes for an undisclosed sum.

Ferrero has added more products to its basket with an eye-catching move for US cereal business WK Kellogg. Ferrero has once again used M&A to expand into another part of the store – but will it pay ...