All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 128
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NewsWinterbotham Darby takes majority stake in dip supplier G'Nosh
Specialist food supplier Winterbotham Darby – producer of own-label lines and the Unearthed meat and tapas brand…
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NewsHave Dairy Crest's rivals set sights on its stable of brands?
As Dairy Crest waits for the sale of its liquid milk division to Müller to be cleared by the competition authorities, major dairy players are believed to be gearing up to make a play for its branded business.
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NewsPoundland agrees £55m deal to buy 99p Stores
Poundland has announced it is to buy rival fixed-price discounter 99p Stores this morning in a deal worth £55m.
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NewsCity snapshot: Poundland to swallow up rival fixed price discounter 99p Stores for £55m
Poundland agrees to £55m takeover of rival discounter 99p Stores. Plus a profit warning from Tate & Lyle sends shares spiralling - and the latest movements from the rest of stock market.
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NewsRexam £4.3bn takeover talks send shares soaring
Shares have spiked massively at aluminium can manufacturer Rexam after it admitted to talks with a US rival for a potential £4.3bn takeover.
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NewsSmucker’s to cater for cats and dogs with $5.8bn Big Heart deal
US food group JM Smucker has entered the pet food and snacks category with the $5.8bn acquisition of Big Heart Pet Brands.
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NewsConviviality buys GT News' 37 stores, will convert most to Bargain Booze
Conviviality Retail says acquisition is in line with plans for “geographical expansion”
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NewsCargill swoops for Zambeef oil subsidiary for $25.7m
US multinational Cargill has agreed to acquire the edible oil and soybean meal subsidiary of listed agribusiness Zambeef for $25.7m.
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NewsIrn-Bru owner AG Barr to shake up cocktail market with £21m takeover of Funkin
AG Barr is entering the cocktail mixer market with the acquisition of Funkin Cocktails in a deal worth up to £21m.
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NewsSeabrook Crisps up for sale as it explores all strategic options
Seabrook Crisps has hired corporate finance advisors McQueen to “explore all strategic options”.
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NewsCake Angels' Fiddes Payne flies high on rising sales & profits
Fiddes Payne, tipped by dealmakers as a takeover target this year, has highlighted its potential to prospective buyers…
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NewsHoneyrose Bakery acquires gluten-free producer Kent & Fraser
Branded and own-label cake supplier Honeyrose Bakery has bought gluten-free biscuits business Kent & Fraser…
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NewsPoultry packager looks to future strong growth after rescue deal
A fresh poultry supplier to the likes of Asda has been sold out of administration saving the jobs of the 22-strong workforce.
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Analysis & FeaturesIntense competition in UK grocery market driving food and beverage M&A
Fierce competition in UK grocery will be the main driving force behind an uptick in food and beverage M&A this year, according to new analysis by Grant Thornton.
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NewsMolson Coors sells its UK maltings business to Soufflet Group
Brewer Molson Coors UK has agreed to sell its maltings business to French agriculture group Soufflet.
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NewsACS rejects merger with National Federation of SubPostmasters
The ACS has rejected the possibility of merging with former trade union the National Federation of SubPostmasters…
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NewsWhitworths owner Real Good Food snaps up Rainbow Dust for £7.5m
Real Good Food has completed the acquisition of Rainbow Dust Colours in a deal worth up to £7.5m.
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NewsPork Farms accounts reveal Kerry Foods deal terms
Pork Farms’ acquisition of the chilled savoury and pastry business of Kerry Foods has given the Irish food giant…
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NewsOrganisations representing newsagents and subpostmasters discuss merger
Move would streamline businesses, provide more efficient distribution
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NewsLakeland Dairies looks to move into frozen yoghurt with acquisition of Taste Trends
Management team will remain in place, say deal allows company to grow