O’Brien Fine Foods has announced its decision to acquire cooked meats plant operator Faughan Foods from Hogans Farm for €5m ($5.32m).

O’Brien Fine Foods is a producer of cooked meats and breakfast products, while Hogans Farm is a meats supplier.

"The deal will enable O’Brien to develop white meat offerings for the Ireland market."

All companies involved in the transaction are based in Ireland.

The deal will enable O’Brien to develop white meat offerings for the Ireland market.

Germany-based cheese producer Hochland SE has announced the acquisition of a 100% stake in Franklin Foods Holdings.

A cheese products manufacturer in the US, Franklin will function as a subsidiary of Hochland following the acquisition.

The purchase will enable Hochland to strengthen its European brands in the US.