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NewsSuntory tipped to snap up Drambuie
Analysts are tipping Suntory as the favourite bidder for Scottish liqueur business Drambuie, which in the “early stages” of a potential sale.
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NewsNoble Foods faces competition probe over Manton’s acquisition
Noble Foods has reassured its customers it is “business as usual” after competition regulators placed an interim order on its acquisition of egg processor Manton’s.
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NewsCooke reels in Scottish fish supplier Meridian
The new Canadian owners of Scottish fish farm company Meridian have pledged to develop and grow the business as it looks to expand into Europe.
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Comment & OpinionEmperador arrives
News that Philippine-based spirits business Emperador Distillers Inc (EDI) has acquired Scotch whisky brand Whyte & Mackay came out of left field. Who is Emperador?
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NewsEmperador Distillers buys Whyte & Mackay from USL
Philippines-based spirits business Emperador is looking to grow its global distribution after acquiring Scotch whisky brand Whyte & Mackay for £430m.
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NewsCostcutter owner Bibby to sell rest of Rhythm & Booze chain
Costcutter owner Bibby Retail Services has confirmed it plans to sell off its entire Rhythm & Booze estate…
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NewsMondelez and Douwe Egberts agree coffee mega-merger
Mondelez International – owner of brands including Carte Noire and Kenco – is to merge its coffee business with Douwe Egberts owner DE Master Blenders 1753.
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NewsNFT private equity deal with EmergeVest set to fund expansion
NFT says its deal with private equity backer EmergeVest will enable it to expand into international markets…
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NewsConviviality Retail confirms interest in Rhythm & Booze
Conviviality Retail, which owns Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, today confirmed it is in discussions with Bibby Retail Services over the purchase of its Rhythm & Booze estate.
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NewsVictory buys Manchester-based e-cigarette maker VIP
US-based Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation has snapped up a second UK e-cig maker since January with the $50m (£30m) acquisition of Manchester-based VIP.
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NewsFabulous Bakin’ Boys bought by Daelmans Group
Baked goods supplier Fabulous Bakin’ Boys has been acquired by Dutch business Daelmans Group.
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NewsFivemiletown and Glanbia strike milk supply deal
Fivemiletown Creamery will close its cheese factory in County Tyrone at the end of May, after striking a milk supply deal.
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NewsBestway buys Glasgow wholesaler Sher Bros
Bestway has acquired Glasgow-based wholesaler Sher Bros for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsFivemiletown Creamery in talks with Glanbia to avert closure
Fivemiletown Creamery has entered into exclusive talks with Glanbia, as it tries to save its business from closure.
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NewsB&M Bargains eyes stake in German discounter
B&M Bargains is on the verge of acquiring a majority stake in German discount retailer JA Woll Handels, according to reports.
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NewsExpanding Empire is new owner of Bespoke
Bespoke Foods has been acquired by Empire Food Brokers – stakeholder in Burts Chips and distributor of US brands…
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NewsBlakemore snaps up BA Cash & Carry
Blakemore Wholesale has acquired BA Cash & Carry in a move that Blakemore said will make it the “third largest company of its kind” in the UK.
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NewsHancocks acquires confectionery supplier JTS International
Hancocks has acquired Birmingham-based confectionery supplier JTS International…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the merger of Chiquita and Fyffes mean to the trade?
Banana giants expect big synergies from proposed merger…
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NewsSainsbury’s sells off stake in e-book social network Anobii
Sainsbury’s has sold off its 64% stake in ebook social network Anobii to Italian publishing group Mondadori.