All Mergers and acquisitions articles
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NewsGLP-1s drive rebound in snacking category M&A, analysis finds
The popularisation of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has driven a rebound in M&A in snacking companies around the world, according to analysis by investment bank Houlihan Lokey
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Comment & OpinionHow health ingredients are moving into the mainstream
As food differentiation shifts from reformulation to functional ingredients, a wave of consolidation is following close behind, says Tom Cunningham, director of M&A at Lincoln International
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NewsCo-op Group banks on summer momentum and Southern Co-op deal to boost H2 growth
It comes as the society released its half-year results today (23 September), which showed underlying losses grew to £45m in the six months to 4 July 2026, up from £32m in H1 2025
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NewsCrosta Mollica merges with EPG to form €1bn pizza giant
After months of speculation over a sale of Crosta Mollica by its private equity owners, the rapidly growing challenger brand said it would instead merge with EPG in a partnership retaining both companies’ ownership.
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NewsABP must stay at arms’ length from Dovecote Park, CMA orders
The CMA has ordered that neither party should make major changes to their business or share sensitive information while it decides whether the deal should be investigated
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NewsMcCormick-Unilever tie-up faces official CMA competition review
The phase 1 probe, launched today, follows a call for comment in July from the CMA to any interested industry parties on the $45bn combination
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NewsCMA flags potential issues in Co-op Group and Southern merger
Co-op and Southern have asked the CMA to fast-track the case by taking into consideration undertakings in lieu that would address the concerns raised
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NewsPrinces closes in on maiden deal as listed group
The group made ‘significant progress’ on a number of opportunities within its pipeline and is currently in advanced negotiations in relation to two potential acquisitions
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NewsSale to Sazerac was a ‘natural next step’: Au Vodka founder
Sazerac, meanwhile, reiterated the deal would enable it to expand in the UK spirits market
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NewsHain Celestial flogs UK business to alternative investment firm
Hain Celestial has reached an agreement to sell its international division to investment firm Aurelius for $323m (£240m) as the struggling US food group continues turnaround efforts
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Comment & OpinionThe Thorne deal and the avocado oil study point to the same problem
Ownership isn’t what makes a supplement trustworthy – verification is, says Smidge founder Dan Corrigan
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NewsC&C Group strikes deal for Asahi UK distribution operation
The transaction includes Nectar Imports, a drinks supplier to the on-trade in the south of England, and the direct distribution operations of Asahi UK
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NewsBarilla swoops for high-protein US mac and cheese brand Goodles
Goodles produces ‘nutrient-packed’, high-protein boxed mac and cheese in ‘bold, adventurous flavours’ such as cacio e pepe and black truffle
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: Huel, health consciousness and cost of living
After the CMA’s approval of Danone’s acquisition of Huel, the question now is whether Danone can grow the brand without making it less ‘Huel’
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NewsHovis Bakeries names post-merger top team
Hovis Bakeries has named its top team following July’s merger of Hovis and Allied Bakeries
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NewsLWC Drinks acquires Wigan Beer Company to grow northwest presence
The acquisition, which completed on 1 August, also includes Wigan Beer’s Keegans operation in Holyhead
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NewsHilton beats profit expectations despite Foppen ‘disappointment’
Hilton Food Group’s turnaround has gathered steam, as 2.1% volume growth and the sale of Dalco helped improve profits
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NewsNestlé agrees $1bn sale of vitamins, minerals and supplements business
Nestlé has sold off the greatest part of its vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business in a $1bn (£0.7bn) carve-out
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NewsReckitt Benckiser moves closer to Mead Johnson sale after court case victory
Reckitt has moved a step closer to selling off its Mead Johnson infant formula business, after winning a bellwether court case in the US federal courts
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NewsValeo Foods sells Irish food business
The carve-out will hand over control of brands including Jacob’s, Batchelors and Odlums to former Valeo Foods Ireland managing director Hilliard Lombard