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NewsJohnson & Johnson makes $2bn offer for Japan’s Ci:z Holdings
US consumer giant Johnson & Johnson has announced it has made a US$2bn offer to buy the 80% of Japanese skincare group Ci:z Holdings is does not already own.
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NewsCity snapshot: B&M acquires French discount chain Babou for €91.2m
B&M Bargains owner BME European Value Retail has agreed to buy French general merchandise retailer Babou. Plus, Casino owner Rallye has has received an offer for its Courir sports business from private equity group Equistone Partners.
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NewsPost Office given go-ahead to complete Payzone takeover
The deal is set to complete next week after being waved through by the Competition and Markets Authority…
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NewsPastinos looks to up distribution after Mask acquisition
The vegan snack maker was put up for sale by its former owners Giuseppe Martorana and Roberto Perini
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NewsGreencore claims US exit makes it 'more resilient' to Brexit
The own-label sandwich producer dismissed accusations its US expansion had been a failure
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NewsGenesis Crafty bought for £1.8m after turnaround plan failed
The Northern Irish bakery, which reported £18m turnover in 2017, entered administration in August
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NewsCity snapshot: Greencore sell US business to Hearthside for £817m
Convenience food group Greencore is to sell its entire US business to American contract manufacturer Hearthside Food Solutions for £817m, high street footfall continues to decline, and the rest of the news from the City
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NewsCity Snapshot: Glanbia buys SlimFast for US$350m
Irish food group Glanbia has announced it has agreed to acquire weight loss nutrition brand SlimFast for US$350m. Plus, high street restructure at WH Smith sees headline profits fall back and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Comment & OpinionA potential game-changer in the Sainsbury's-Asda probe
The press has been awash with misleading headlines after the latest developments in Sainsbury’s-Asda
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NewsLavazza to buy Mars' coffee business for reported $650m
Lavazza has agreed to purchase the drinks supplier, which includes two leading brands in the office coffee service and vending machine segments
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's-Asda clearance 'tough' warns ex-CMA director
In this special analysis, ex-CMA director Andrew Taylor explains how the merger approval faces significant hurdles
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NewsCo-op and Nisa to align commercial teams
CEO Ken Towle said move was fundamental to doing a better job for customers
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NewsFormer Russell Hume directors acquire butcher Nigel Fredericks
Nigel Fredericks Ltd fell into administration last month
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NewsCalbee expands UK snacking footprint with Seabrook acquisition
Japanese snacking giant Calbee has agreed to acquire Seabrook Crisps for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsLavazza to buy Mars' coffee business for $650m
Italian coffee giant Lavazza is to buy the coffee arm of Mars, Mars Drinks, in a deal worth up to $650m.
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NewsPlanet Organic to double store count following acquisition
Inverleith LLP has purchased a majority stake in the organic supermarket for around £15m
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NewsUK snacks brand Kings Elite acquired by Australian tycoon
The York-based business has been sold to entrepreneur Tony Quinn for a figure north of £20m
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NewsSainsbury's-Asda merger threatens competition in 463 locations, says CMA
The Competition & Markets Authority is concerned about the prospect of a serious lessening of competition.
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NewsGreenyard to sell horticulture arm to Straco in £107m deal
Greenyard said its focus would be on strengthening its performance in its core fresh and frozen operations
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Comment & OpinionHalewood is a valuable proposition – and it’s to Stewart Hainsworth’s credit
Someone needs to buy the Halewood Wines & Spirits chief executive a drink