Italian dairy giant Parmalat has reportedly dismissed speculation of a possible bid for the dairy unit of Australia’s Goodman Fielder. Italian newspaper La Repubblica said in an unsourced report...

Italian-based dairy group Parmalat SpA is considering a bid for the dairy unit of Australia’s largest food company – Goodman Fielder, according to Italian reports. Parmalat, which owns the...

The acquisition of Australia’s second largest chicken producer – Bartter – by Baiada may yet be blocked by the competitive regulator, with the ACCC releasing a Statement of Issues highlighting...

George Weston Foods, the owner of Don KRC, and Primo Smallgoods have signalled their intentions to purchase Hans Smallgoods. Hans went into voluntary administration in November, with the business operating...

Food manufacturer Heinz formally took ownership of Golden Circle on 19 December, 2008, with the integration likely to be completed by around the middle of the year. “Following a review of the Golden...

Cadbury will sell their Schweppes Beverages business in Australia for approximately A$1.185b to Japanese-brewer Asahi. The deal is pending regulatory approval and subject to a right of negotiation granted...

Cadbury announced overnight that it plans to sell their beverage division, Schweppes, in Australia. The official announcement was made as the company reconfirmed guidance of strong growth for their year....

Coke bottler in Australia and New Zealand, Coca-Cola Amatil, has applied to the competitive watchdog in New Zealand for approval of a proposed takeover of cordial maker Baker Halls. Baker Halls, owned...

Heinz will complete its takeover of Golden Circle before Christmas after receiving approval today from the Supreme Court of Queensland. An office copy of the Court’s orders will be lodged with the...

Golden Circle shareholders have revealed their overwhelming support for the takeover proposed by food manufacturer Heinz. The H.J. Heinz Company Australia Limited (Heinz) made a $288m bid for Golden Circle...