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NewsCapVest enters confectionery market with acquisition of Natra
Established in 1943, the Spanish company specialises in cocoa ingredients and chocolate products for private label and co-manufacturing for other brands.
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NewsTree of Life owner in talks with banks to secure future
The group behind health food distributor Tree of Life is in talks with lenders to secure its future as it battles supply chain issues and rampant inflation, The Grocer has learned.
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NewsValeo Foods eyes more deals as it brings in global head of M&A
Deal hungry ambient food group Valeo Foods has signalled its intent to continue a global acquisition spree with the appointment of a head of M&A
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NewsCMA launches probe into Morrisons’ takeover of McColl’s
‘Phase one’ investigation is launched today following an initial enforcement order in May
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NewsJollyes continues acquisition spree as it aims for £100m turnover
Nationwide pet store retailer Jollyes has bolstered ambitions to reach sales of £100m with the acquisition of Penparc Pet Centres.
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NewsParfetts purchases 25% stake Manchester-based digital agency Pixel
The wholesaler said the investment would help the two companies to build new technology for convenience retailers
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NewsBoots owner pulls the plug on £5.5bn auction for the UK chain
The owner of Boots has abandoned its attempts to sell the UK chemist chain after failing to find a buyer willing to meet its price expectations.
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NewsThistle Seafoods nets Dawnfresh factory in administration deal
Thistle plans to develop the 100,000 sq ft site in Uddingston in South Lanarkshire into an advanced added-value seafood processing and distribution centre for retail and wholesale customers in the UK and overseas.
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NewsThe Vegan Kind appoints fresh CEO as new owners take over from founders
The Vegan Kind launched as a subscription delivery box service in 2013 before expanding to a full retail offer in 2016 New owners have taken control of The Vegan Kind and instated a new boss in a bid to spur on its next stage of growth. Investment ...
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NewsKellogg’s announces radical overhaul with three-way split of global business
Kellogg’s is set to split itself into three separate companies as part of a radical overhaul and a focus on snacking to drive growth at the group
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NewsMondelez International expands healthier snacking portfolio with $2.9bn Clif takeover
The deal expands the Cadbury owner’s snack bar business to more than $1bn following previous complementary takeovers of performance nutrition brand Grenade in the UK and refrigerated snacking player Perfect Snacks in the US.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Belerion ends £2bn THG pursuit
Belerion Capital has announced it has ended its £2bn pursuit of THG, with the online retail giant confirming it has rejected all recent approaches from potential suitors.
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NewsMeghan Farren to leave as Asda chief customer officer after less than a year
Farren is returning to KFC to become its general manager for the UK
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NewsSupreme acquires vaping manufacturer Liberty Flights in deal worth estimated £12m
Liberty Flights was founded in 2010 and specialises in premium e-liquid and vaping devices
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NewsNielsenIQ snaps up data consultancy CGA to bring together on and off-trade insight
Based in Chicago in the US and Manchester in the UK, CGA specialises in the out-of-home food and drinks market, working with some the world’s biggest consumer brands, including drinks manufacturers, suppliers and wholesalers, as well as pubs, bars and restaurants.
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NewsGenius to target gut health after takeover
Genius has sought to reposition itself in the functional bread market in a bid to restart growth, tapping into growing consumer interest in gut health.
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NewsMinor Figures receives major investment from Danone’s VC arm and Green Monday
Plant-based beverages player Minor Figures has received a major investment from Danone’s venture capitalist arm and Hong Kong-based social enterprise player Green Monday Group
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NewsTime to tackle cost of living crisis, says Potts, as £7bn Morrisons takeover clears final hurdle
The Competition & Markets Authority announced today the deal was clear to proceed
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NewsGluten-free bakery Genius Food acquired by German confectionery giants Katjes
Katjes VC arm Greenfood acquired the gluten-free bakery group for an undisclosed amount but said it was its largest acquisition to date.
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NewsOils specialist KTC acquired by private equity player Endless
Oils and canned produce specialist KTC Edibles has been acquired by UK private equity player Endless following a process first revealed by The Grocer