The French dairy group has bought the 74% stake held by Tirumala Milk's founders and the rest 26% from private equity investor Carlyle Growth Capital Fund.

Kalsec is a producer of spice and herb flavor extracts, natural colors and antioxidants for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

Cargill is investing in India's burgeoning processed food sector with a $73 million corn milling unit, the head of its India operation said.

Bunge India has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the edible oils and fats business of Amrit Banaspati.

McCain Foods India Pvt. Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of McCain Foods Canada, announced the appointment of Vikas Mittal as managing director of India & Subcontinent region.

ConAgra Foods Inc. has become the majority owner of Indian food company Agro Tech Foods Limited.

Coca-Cola plans to invest $2 billion over five years in India, stepping up its rivalry with PepsiCo in the South Asian emerging market giant.

Danone agreed to buy Wockhardt's nutrition business and brands for 250 million euros ($355 million), gaining an entry into India's baby nutrition markets.

Enzymotec Ltd. has signed a long-term contract to supply its Krill Oil to one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in India.