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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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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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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
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NewsFinsbury Food Group acquires meringue bar maker Flower & White
Finsbury Food Group has acquired Telford-based snacking brand Flower & White
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NewsSouthern Co-op dismisses partnership approach from OurCoop
OurCoop made an initial approach to Southern on 20 April in a letter to Southern Co-op chair Janet Paraskeva from OurCoop president Elaine Dean and CEO Debbie Robinson
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NewsEG On The Move acquires MPK petrol forecourt network to extend national presence
The transaction includes MPK’s portfolio of 27 petrol forecourt sites
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NewsSazerac invests in Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila brand
Tequila is one of few bright spots in spirits globally
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NewsVandemoortele’s frozen pastry merger back under CMA scrutiny
The CMA has launched a detailed investigation of the merger between European frozen pastry giants Vandemoortele and Délifrance, after it failed to meet the watchdog’s conditions
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Comment & OpinionWhy last orders were called on Pernod Ricard’s Brown-Forman merger
Pernod Ricard has nothing to show for its weeks of negotiations with the owner of Jack Daniel’s, apart from a hefty bill for transatlantic flights
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NewsDöhler buys out remaining shares in struggling Treatt
The deal valued Treatt at £183m. It will see the family-owned Döhler increase its stake from just over a quarter to 100%
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NewsPernod Ricard and Brown-Forman terminate merger talks
Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have terminated discussions over a potential merger
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NewsVieve protein drinks founder looks for bidders
The ‘low seven-figures’ revenue business has been EBITDA profitable for the past five years, and has continued to grow at around 40% CAGR
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NewsGlobal Brands acquires low-calorie beer brand Skinny Brands
Skinny Brands joins brands including Hooch, VK and Franklin & Sons in the Global Brands portfolio
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NewsHero Group snaps up The Gut Stuff
Founded by twins Lisa and Alana Macfarlane in 2017, The Gut Stuff brand supplies a range of high-fibre soft drinks and snack bars, which are listed by Tesco, Ocado and Boots
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Comment & OpinionWhat does the Middle East conflict mean for food and drink dealmakers?
As volatility continues in the Middle East, Browne Jacobson’s Sam Sharp and Lydia Mills assess whether food and drink dealmaking is likely to feel the slowdown as sharply as the wider market