All Mergers and acquisitions articles
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Comment & OpinionExits, entrepreneurs, and the importance of going with your gut
Panellists at The Grocer’s SME Business Lunch talked partnering with buyers, the F&B talent drain and presenteeism, among other topics
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NewsGreene King sells Old Speckled Hen to Estrella Damm
Suffolk brewer and pub group Greene King revealed this morning it had sold off the brand to Estrella Damm’s UK arm, Damm UK
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: political chaos, pricing and loyalty schemes
This week The Grocer’s coverage, as I’m sure in many other places, has been dominated by the extraordinary political implosion we are witnessing in Westminster
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NewsTate & Lyle mulls £2.7bn Ingredion takeover bid
Shares in Tate & Lyle have surged 45% after the ingredients giant confirmed it was in talks to merge with US peer Ingredion
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Comment & OpinionIf Flora really is up for sale, who’s going to buy it?
KKR has reportedly put Flora Food Group up for sale, just eight years after it won a hotly contested auction to buy the spreads group from Unilever
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NewsGlen Affric Brewery invests £300k in functional non-alcoholic beer
Glen Affric has taken on production of NuWave’s botanical and postbiotic-infused beers as part of the deal
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NewsDawn Meats buys German lamb distributor Alexander Eyckeler
Dawn Meats has acquired German meat importer and distributor Alexander Eyckeler for an undisclosed sum
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NewsCo-op sets sights on 100 franchise sites as expansion accelerates
The convenience retailer said franchise stores enabled it to ‘bring the benefits of membership to new and diverse communities’
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NewsBoparan Private Office completes turkey processor takeover
The Ahlhorn-based turkey processor is now part of Storteboom Food Group, which is owned by BPO – the private investment vehicle of 2 Sisters Food Group owner Ranjit Singh Boparan
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NewsSouthern Co-op expands partnership with Snappy Shopper
The society has now rolled out the home delivery service to 140 stores, which represents around 80% of its food estate
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: big votes, Gold shortlists and the own-label surge
This week’s issue includes the latest on Southern Co-op’s merger, insight into the government’s support (or lack of) for the food industry and analysis of the growth of own label
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Analysis & FeaturesCan John Vincent strike the right balance in Leon’s ‘new era’?
The founder is taking Leon back to its roots, but trends move quickly
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NewsKraft Heinz wins share in Q1 under Cahillane but tough year awaits
Kraft Heinz has increased its market share as new CEO Steve Cahillane’s spending plan boosted sales
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NewsLow & no alcohol beer brand Days Brewing acquired by Sunrise Beverages
Days, which describes itself as ‘the UK’s leading independent 0.0% beer brand’ will join a portfolio of brands that includes Curious Brewery, Gipsy Hill Brewing, Wild Beer Co and St Peter’s Brewery
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NewsSouthern Co-op members overwhelmingly back merger plans
A vote at a Special General Meeting held today saw 97.07% of Southern Co-op members backing the plans
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Comment & OpinionSouthern Co-op’s merger must go ahead if it is to adapt and survive
Without intervention, Southern Co-op would likely not be able to continue trading in its current form, say CEO Ben Stimson and chair Janet Paraskeva
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NewsAltura takes controlling stake in Squirrel Sisters snack brand
The acquisition will make Altura the third equal partner in a triad with founder Gracie Tyrrell and existing investor GFT Retail
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NewsAround Noon sells minority stake to support growth plan
The backing from fund manager Whiterock, in return for a minority stake, would help Around Noon build on its existing footprint, the Northern Irish-headquartered company said
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Comment & OpinionSouthern Co-op’s dismissal of OurCoop raises big questions
I first noticed there was a problem with Southern Co-op in early March, when staff told me they no longer supplied the 20p bags. If you are cutting costs at the sharp end, there is a problem, says Tom Blair, a former director of Southern Co-op
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NewsThe Real Greek secures future for 19 restaurants in rescue deal
Karali Group, the owner of the Côte restaurant brand, reached an agreement to rescue the chain on 1 May