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NewsCMA raises Greencore Bakkavor competition concerns
Greencore and Bakkavor must address concerns from the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) in the own-label chilled sauces category to avoid an in-depth investigation of the £1.2bn merger of the two food groups
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NewsTesco bolsters Finest lineup with Indian Banquet and Chef’s Collection
The supermarket has added branded meals from Bosh, Squeaky Bean and Itsu
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NewsItsu teams up with Bakkavor to launch chilled meals in Tesco
The meals are inspired by Itsu’s popular restaurant dishes
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NewsBakkavor price hikes keep revenue rising ahead of takeover
The UK’s competition watchdog launched an investigation this week into the sale of Bakkavor
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NewsGreencore shares jump 10% after lifting profit forecast
Food-to-go manufacturer Greencore has seen its shares surge 10% following an impressive quarterly performance
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NewsBakkavor completes £50m exit from China
The cash sale – for CN¥509m (£50m) – is expected to make Bakkavor a net profit of at least £18m
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NewsCMA launches investigation into Greencore-Bakkavor merger
The start of the competition process comes as Bakkavor shareholders voted overwhemingly in favour of the deal yesterday
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NewsGreencore to buy rival food-to-go firm Bakkavor for £1.2bn
Bakkavor had previously rebuffed two offers from Greencore, including a £1.1bn approach last month.
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NewsGreencore hikes earnings forecast amid latest Bakkavor buyout attempt
Greencore’s share price was up 5% following the announcement
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NewsGreencore raises bid for rival Bakkavor, says report
Bakkavor has already rebuffed two offers from Greencore, including a £1.1bn approach earlier this month
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat a mega-merger would do for Bakkavor, Greencore and own label
Will Bakkavor founders sell to Greencore, what are the benefits of the proposed mega-merger - and would the CMA clear it?
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NewsBakkavor rejects Greencore merger approach to create a £4bn food giant
Shares in Bakkavor have rocketed by 16.6% as the markets digested the news
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NewsBakkavor delivers strong results despite strike disruption
Bakkavor has outperformed expectations as the prepared food business grew volumes ahead of the market in the UK
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NewsBakkavor subject of ethical trading complaint amid Spalding strike
Workers at Bakkavor’s Spalding factory have been striking over pay since September
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NewsCity snapshot: Bakkavor and Deliveroo look strong while Poundland woes go on
Bakkavor grew revenue by 4% last year despite strike disruption. Also, Deliveroo see “encouraging signs” from its souped up loyalty scheme while Poundland’s struggles continue.
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NewsBakkavor revenue grows 4% despite strike-fueled shortages
The UK continues to be Bakkavor’s strongest performing market
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NewsShelves left empty of dips, soups and pasta sauces as Bakkavor strike continues
Tesco and Waitrose are experiencing significant shortages as a result of the ongoing industrial action
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NewsBakkavor offers Spalding workers £350 bonus to end strike action
‘We believe the offer proposed is entirely fair,’ said Bakkavor CEO Mike Edwards
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NewsSoup disappearing from supermarket shelves amid Bakkavor strike
Thirty-six chilled soup SKUs were unavailable in Tesco at the time of writing
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NewsBakkavor Spalding workers to strike over ‘insulting’ pay offer
Over 700 workers at the Lincolnshire factory will commence strike action on 27 September