Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a tool of developmentof large food corporations
The article reveals the usage of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by the large food companies as a development tool. The author analyses the basic motives and features of realization of M&A transactions by world and domestic food markets leaders. The basic attention is given to food transnational corporations. The role of the largest and expanding markets in acquisitions of the food companies is considered. The article also reveals the features of merges and acquisitions in the market of Belarus in agricultural production manufacturing branch, food industry and retail trade in the foodstuffs. Factors of appeal of investment in domestic food sector for foreign investors and influence of transactions of M&A on a competition and food safety of the country are considered. In addition, the article describes suggestions on the matter of M&A transactions state regulation in food market of Belarus.