M&A – Page 8
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NewsDeliveroo COO French bids adieu after four years
The chief operating officer of Deliveroo is departing from the company after four years
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NewsFood & drink M&A momentum continues as UK activity hits eight-year high
Volumes in the sector for the first quarter matched the 40 recorded in the final three months of 2024, data from professional services firm Grant Thornton showed
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NewsCranswick picks up sausage maker Blakemans for £32m
Cranswick announced the deal as it posted record annual revenues and profits
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NewsGordon Brothers ‘in pole position’ to acquire Poundland
The former Laura Ashley owner is among private equity firms circling the variety discounter
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NewsCarlsberg Britvic CEO: We won’t meddle with Britvic’s approach to challenger brands
Paul Davies said he admired how Britvic had successfully scaled smaller brands
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Analysis & FeaturesWho are the private equity firms in the race to snap up Poundland?
What are the credentials of Endless, Hilco, Modella, Gordon Brothers and Alteri?
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Comment & OpinionTime for a new wholesale powerhouse
The deal is fascinating and not just because it is the first major bit of consolidation at the top end of the UK wholesale market
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NewsPremier Foods sales exceed £1bn thanks to ‘premiumisation’ trend
The Mr Kipling and Ambrosia maker posted headline revenue growth of 3.5% in the year to 29 March 2025
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NewsNewlat to buy Diageo operations in Italy to grow drinks exposure
The factory in northern Italy produces alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
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NewsJTI takes controlling stake in UK’s biggest independent vape company Flavour Warehouse
JTI confirmed the deal, saying it was ‘in line with our exploratory approach for reduced-risk products beyond heated tobacco sticks’
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NewsUnited Wholesale Scotland moves south with Time Wholesale acquisition
United Wholesale Scotland will take over the business in July
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Comment & OpinionThree reasons ABF is now talking to Hovis about Kingsmill
There is no guarantee a Best of Both merger will be a success for Kingsmill and Hovis
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NewsPoundland adds Modella Capital to ‘shortlist’ of potential buyers
Private equity firm Modella, which recenly bought WH Smith’s high street stores for £76m, is said to be among a handful of bidders for Poundland
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NewsMedia Bites 7 May: trade pacts, Jason Tarry, tartare sauce
Government trade deals around the globe dominate the headlines
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NewsKingsmill supplier ABF confirms merger talks with Hovis owner Endless
The mooted deal ‘could be structured as an acquisition of Hovis by ABF, according to analysts’
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NewsDoorDash acquisition of Deliveroo approved by board
US food delivery giant DoorDash is to acquire Deliveroo for £2.9bn
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NewsValeo acquires Italian sweet bakery manufacturer Freddi Dolciaria
Sponge cake specialist Freddi Dolciaria is headquartered in Castiglione delle Stiviere
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NewsPernod sells wine business to Accolade, creating new Vinarchy brand
Pernod Ricard has sold its entire international wine business to the owner of Accolade Wines
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NewsLab-grown seafood player BlueNalu seals partnership with Birds Eye owner Nomad
The strategic partnership will see the two businesses work together on a market-entry strategy for BlueNalu’s cell-cultivated seafood in the UK
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Category ReportGut instinct: trends in soft drinks 2025
Soft drinks carrying gut health claims are turning heads among investors and winning space in stores. So, who’s cashing in most?