Agri-Business
CCPC notified of proposed acquisition of Pat the Baker company
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has been notified of the proposed acquisition of the company which owns the...
Acquisition
Agri-Business
Kepak acquires UK-based convenience food company
Kepak Group has today (Tuesday, October 29) announced the acquisition of Summit Foods, a UK-based company specialising in chilled and...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Ifac acquires Dublin-based MCC Accountants
Ifac, which provides farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services, has today (Tuesday, July 6) announced the acquisition of Dublin-based...
Agri-Business
Tirlán confirms acquisition of Holland Agri
Tirlán has confirmed the acquisition of Holland Agri Merchants Ltd, which operates as Holland Agri in Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny. Holland...
Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies acquires European butterfat business
Lakeland Dairies has today (Friday, March 1) confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of Belgian-based butterfat business De Brandt...
Agri-Business
CCPC determination of Aurivo purchase of some Arrabawn assets
The acquisition of Arrabawn’s branded liquid milk, butter and van sales business by Aurivo Co-operative will “not substantially lessen competition in...
Agri-Business
Dublin's BiaVest acquires German food company
Dublin-headquartered, food-focused investment firm, BiaVest, has acquired a majority stake in a German based pasta company. The investment stake in...
Agri-Business
Origin Enterprises acquires UK-based landscape supplier
Origin Enterprises, the Dublin-headquartered international agronomy services group, has today (Thursday, August 31) announced the acquisition of a UK-based landscape...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
CCPC: No submissions on sale of Arrabawn liquid milk contracts
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has confirmed to Agriland that there were no submissions from third parties on...
Agri-Business
Bimeda expands further with acquisition of Afrivet
Animal health distributor Bimeda has acquired veterinary pharmaceutical company Afrivet, meaning the company now has the largest footprint of any...
Agri-Business
Fane Valley acquires 50% share in Drummonds
Northern Ireland company, Fane Valley, has purchased a 50% stake in Irish feed, grain and agronomy company, Drummonds. A statement...
Agri-Business
Gresham House acquires Appian Asset Management
Gresham House plc has announced the acquisition of Appian Asset Management – a move which, having been formally approved by...
Agri-Business
Kerry acquires Canadian probiotic firm
Kerry, the taste and nutrition company, has announced that it has reached agreement to acquire the Canadian company Bio-K Plus...
Agri-Business
MSD Animal Health acquires IdentiGEN
IdentiGEN – which specialises in DNA-based animal traceability solutions for livestock and aquaculture – has been sold to MSD Animal...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Dairy
North Cork Co-op moves in to acquire Newtownsandes
North Cork Co-op has put the wheels in motion to acquire Newtownsandes Co-operative, having notified the relevant authorities of its...
Agri-Business
Glanbia announces $350 million US acquisition
Glanbia plc has announced an agreement to acquire US weight management firm SlimFast and other brands for $350 million. Glanbia...
Agri-Business
ABP receives green light from European Commission in Linden deal
The proposed acquisition of joint control over Linden Foods by ABP Food Group and Fane Valley has received the green...