Three companies have merged to form Berry Gardens
February 2007 — The boards of KG Growers Limited, Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc. and Alconera SAT have announced their intention to merge their European sales, marketing and breeding activities into a new business. The merger has been completed, following the acquisition of KG Fruits Limited, Alconeras UK Limited, Berry Alliance B.V. and Driscoll European Genetics BV by Berry Gardens B.V., a new company formed for the purpose.
The new group will trade under the Berry Gardens name and will market and breed berry varieties for the benefit of the European market.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins Smith & Williamson, based in the UK, advised on the merger of KG Growers Limited, Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc. and Alconera SAT.
Talk to the deal team
Related deals
Cibus has acquired Aweta from Standard Investment
Standard Investment has reached an agreement with Cibus Capital, advisor to the Cibus funds, on the sale of Aweta, a global leader in fruit and vegetable sorting, grading and packing equipment. Completion of the transaction is expected in the coming weeks. The transaction provides Aweta with a strong partner to support the company’s next growth phase. Under Cibus’ ownership, Aweta will pursue further international growth and accelerate investment in R&D, supporting the installed base and product innovation, including software and AI capabilities. Aweta’s leadership team will continue to lead the business.
Learn moreTandem has completed a voluntary public tender offer for the shares of Compagnia dei Caraibi
Tandem S.r.l. has completed a voluntary public tender offer for 25.99% of the shares in Compagnia dei Caraibi S.p.A.
Learn moreMalaga Investment has acquired and delisted What’s Cooking?
Malaga Investment SCSp has acquired and delisted What’s Cooking Group N.V./S.A. (What’s Cooking?), providing the group with a stable ownership structure and increased flexibility to execute its strategic growth ambitions, including continued investment in its production footprint, product innovation and selected acquisition opportunities.
Learn more