M&A – Page 110
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NewsBulldog plans global expansion in wake of Edgewell acquisition
The British male grooming brand is already in 14 countries including Germany, Portugal and South Korea
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NewsBristows and Tuckers bonbon maker saved from administration
Almost 75 jobs have been saved thanks to a rescue deal at the historic bonbon and toffee manufacturer behind the Bristows and Tuckers brands.
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NewsCMA to investigate McColl's purchase of 298 Co-op stores
The competition regulator has kicked off a Phase 1 inquiry into the deal…
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NewsMinioti sugar free ice creams wins backing from digital entrepreneurs
Sugar-free ice cream brand Minioti has sold a 25% stake of the business to four digital entrepreneurs to expand in the UK.
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NewsDanone raises €6.2bn in bond sale to fund €12.5bn WhiteWave deal
The French group said the issue was widely subscribed by “a diversified investor base”, with the bonds to be listed on Euronext Paris.
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NewsSpar store in Powys goes to first-time retail buyers
Christie & Co points to the strength of the convenience market in South Wales
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NewsFirst Milk sells CNP Professional sports nutrition brand to The Protein Partners
First Milk has sold its Manchester-based CNP Professional business to The Protein Partners following a strategic review
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NewsLankfer Produce assets sold after collapse
A grower of broccoli and cauliflower which supplied the likes of Fenmarc and Bidvest has been sold out of administration
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NewsFlagship Europe picks up foodservice supplier Calder Foods
Established more than 20 years ago, Calder makes chilled food-to-go products for foodservice
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NewsC&C Group sells Shepton Mallet Cider Mill to Brothers Drinks
The deal follows C&C’s announcement in January that it would close the mill by end of summer
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NewsAsahi UK is formed following AB InBev and SAB Miller merger
The Japanese brewer’s acquisition of Miller Brands for €2.55bn (£2.3bn) was completed this week
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NewsBoparan swoops for Ed's Easy Diner chain
2 Sisters owner Ranjit Singh Boparan has acquired 1950s-themed US chain Ed’s Easy Diner in a pre-pack administration to add to his restaurant empire.
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NewsKolak Food Snacks and Europe Snacks announce merger
The two suppliers have combined their product portfolios with the aim of creating a category leader
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NewsCommons report slams pre-pack Bernard Matthews deal
Work and Pensions Committee report claims deal “carefully crafted” to dump pension liability
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NewsKrispy Kreme UK bought by US parent
Krispy Kreme in the US has announced 100% of its shares have been sold to US-based brand owner company Krispy Kreme Group.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan 2 Sisters make Bernard Matthews bootiful again?
As one of Britain’s most tarnished brands is gobbled up by poultry giant 2 Sisters, we answer the key questions about the deal
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NewsNestlé and R&R Ice Cream finalise Froneri joint venture
The new venture will have its HQ in the UK and employ about 15,000 people in more than 20 countries
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NewsInvestors back AB InBev/SABMiller deal as mooted protest fails to materialise
SABMiller investors overwhelming backed the multi-billion takeover offer from AB InBev this morning, dispelling concerns that activist hedge funds would try to derail the deal.
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NewsKey Food Ingredients seeks rescue deal as rising dairy costs take their toll
Rising dairy prices have pushed a manufacturer of ghee and Asian sauces into administration, with more than 40 jobs at risk unless a buyer can be found.
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NewsChristmas turkey dinner saved by Ranjit Singh Boparan deal
‘Chicken king’ Ranjit Singh Boparan rides to the rescue of Bernard Matthews to save Christmas dinner