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30/10/2026
Mergers & Acquisitions

Coup de Pates acquires Frigegro: Aryzta buys a second distributor in France in 2026

Swiss frozen bakery group Aryzta is continuing its acquisitions in France. Its subsidiary Coup de Pates is acquiring 100% of Frigegro, a frozen food distributor in the Limoges region. Announced at the end of October 2026, the transaction is the group’s second in France this year, following the acquisition of Société Européenne des Beurres in […]
Le groupe Dolfi acquiert la Maison Lac et s’ancre durablement à Nice
27/10/2026
Mergers & Acquisitions

The Dolfi group acquires Maison Lac and establishes a lasting presence in Nice

The Dolfi group, owner of À la Mère de Famille, is acquiring Maison Lac, a chocolate maker and pâtissier based in La Trinité, on the outskirts of Nice. The transaction covers 70 employees, a production workshop and four shops located in Nice and the Cap 3000 shopping centre. Analysis by the experts at Auris Finance, […]
AURIS Finance advised Agromousquetaires on the sale of its Capitaine Cook site in Plozévet to Groupe Gendreau.
14/10/2026
Mergers & Acquisitions

AURIS Finance advises Agromousquetaires, a subsidiary of Groupement Mousquetaires, on the sale of the Capitaine Cook site in Plozévet to Groupe Gendreau

Agromousquetaires, the agri-food subsidiary of Groupement Mousquetaires, has completed the sale of its Plozévet site, in Finistère, to Groupe Gendreau. Founded in 1877 and part of the Mousquetaires group since 1988, this historic Breton cannery, previously operated under the Capitaine Cook brand, has been trading under a new name since 1 July 2026: La Conserverie […]
Franck COSTE
15/09/2026

AURIS Finance welcomes a new agri-food expert

AURIS Finance strengthens its team with the arrival of Franck COSTE in our Agri-food industry vertical. A valuable addition to AURIS Finance’s expertise in the agricultural and agri-food sectors. Franck COSTE, a seasoned leader in the agricultural and agri-food sectors With more than 30 years’ experience, Franck COSTE has worked in France and internationally within […]
MANE acquiert l'américain Cvista et implante en Floride sa plateforme mondiale dédiée aux agrumes
11/09/2026
Mergers & Acquisitions

MANE acquires US-based Cvista and establishes its global citrus platform in Florida

The MANE group announced on 2 September 2026 the acquisition of Cvista, a US supplier of citrus essential oil fractions and natural essences based in Riverview, Florida. The transaction provides for the integration of the American company’s teams, industrial facilities and technological expertise. The Florida site will host a global centre of excellence dedicated to citrus and beverages. […]
Marché brassicole français la consolidation s'accélère, la sélection aussi
03/09/2026
Financial News

The French Brewing Market: Consolidation is accelerating, and so is selection

After three years of decline, the French brewing market regained a semblance of balance in 2025, a stabilisation that masks a profound reshaping of the sector. Off-trade consumption rose by 1.2%, driven by click-and-collect (+6%) and own-label brands (+5.5%), while on-trade consumption fell by 1.5%, in a sector worth €15 billion in revenue and supporting […]
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