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NewsCity snapshot: CMA inquiry included Aldi and Lidl after Tesco-Booker pressure
The CMA backtracked amid pressure from Tesco and Booker to take the rise of the discounters into consideration in delivering its verdict on their proposed merger, The Grocer can reveal. Plus, Nissin partnership boosts first half performance at Premier Foods after strong second quarter and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Analysis & FeaturesCMA approves Tesco-Booker takeover: timeline
Here’s how The Grocer reported the key milestones of this landmark mega-merger
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NewsNisa members accept £137m Co-op bid in historic vote
Of the 615 shareholders that voted, 494 were in favour of the bid
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Analysis & FeaturesNisa agrees to £137m Co-op bid: Nisa members react
Paul Cheema, Roger Higgins and Kishor Patel share their thoughts on today’s historic vote
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NewsBestway out of picture for Nisa as wholesaler dubs value crazy
Bestway is categorically not working on a counter offer for Nisa as valuation is “crazy”, says Zameer Choudrey
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NewsCo-op Nisa deal still in the balance as decision day looms
As the deadline for Nisa members to vote on the Co-op’s £137m bid looms, the outcome is too close to call, say experts
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NewsTotal Produce swoops again in the US with acquisition of 50% of Fresh Connection
Listed fresh produce supplier Total Produce has acquired a 50% equity stake in California-based The Fresh Connection.
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NewsThird quarter M&A dominated by scale-driven protein deals
Four key deals were led by the £1bn sell off by scandal-hit Brazilian group JBS of Northern Irish poultry processor Moy Park to US-based Pilgrim’s Pride
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NewsRefresco tipped to get CMA green light for Cott deal
The CMA has launched a phase one investigation of the Refresco merger with Cott…
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NewsCMA launches investigation of Refresco £1bn acquisition of Cott
Refresco’s $1.3bn (£1bn) acquisition of the bottling operations of Canadian drinks manufacturer Cott is to be scrutinised by the UK monopoly watchdog.
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NewsP&H enters exclusivity period over sale to Carlyle Group
The wholesaler has announced it is looking to secure significant capital investment through the deal
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Comment & OpinionThe health food boom provides M&A opportunities
Over the past 10 years, the healthy foods market has transitioned from being a niche segment to a full-fledged sector
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NewsCity snapshot: Refresco agrees terms over €1.62bn private equity sale
Dutch bottling giant Refresco has agreed to recommend a €20 per share offer from a consortium of PAI Partners and British Columbia Investment Management valuing the firm at €1.62bn. Plus, Heineken third quarter volumes up 2.5% despite UK double-digit slump, British American Tobacco to set out new product growth targets and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsBestway in running for Costcutter contract while still eyeing Nisa deal
Costcutter-owner Bibby Line Group has lowered its expectations recently, but the two parties are still thought to be some distance apart
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NewsGermany's Fuchs Group spices up portfolio with acquisition of Bart Ingredients
Bart Ingredients has been acquired by Germany’s largest spice producer for an undisclosed fee.
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NewsRefresco enters talks with PAI over £1.4bn takeover bid
Soft drinks bottler Refresco has entered negotiations with PAI Partners after weighing up a renewed €1.6bn (£1.4bn) takeover bid from the French private equity giant earlier this month.
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NewsHippeas bags $10m backing from US investor scale expansion
Chickpea snack maker Hippeas has secured $10m (£7.6m) from specialist US food and drink investment firm CAVU Venture Partners to accelerate its global expansion and turn the brand into a household name.
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NewsP&H would need to "restructure" if it lost Tesco contract
The delivered wholesaler made the admission during a hearing with the Competition & Markets Authority
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NewsWholesaler Kitwave leaves Sugro to join Today's Group
Leicester-based cash & carry operator Gilsons Foods is also rejoining Today’s
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NewsJust Eat shares jump as CMA paves way for £200m Hungry House takeover
Shares have soared more than 6% at takeaway delivery service Just Eat after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) gave the £200m takeover of Hungry House the all clear.