All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 145
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NewsVictory lines up more e-cig buys following Vapestick deal
The new US owner of Vapestick has told The Grocer it is planning a major acquisition spree…
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Comment & OpinionHeritage brands: the problems raised when East eats West
There has been a recent upturn in M&A activity, partly driven by a return of confidence and an appetite for brands…
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NewsCranswick and Tulip buy 18,000 pigs from Dent
Administrators of Dent Limited have sold 18,000 pigs to Cranswick and Tulip.
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NewsHain Celestial reveals plans to take Tilda around the world
Hain Celestial is aiming to expand the overseas distribution and product range of rice brand Tilda.
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NewsTilda rice bought by US giant Hain Celestial
Hain Celestial – owner of brands including Ella’s Kitchen and Hartley’s Jam – has acquired UK rice supplier Tilda.
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NewsSuntory buys Jim Beam spirits for $16bn
Japanese firm Suntory has bought US spirits giant Jim Beam for around US$16bn.
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NewsLow interest rates take toll as number of M&A deals declines
The number of mergers and acquisitions in the UK food and drink sector took a tumble in 2013.
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NewsProduce Investments confirms bid for Jersey Royal Company
The Jersey Royal Company is set to be acquired by Produce Investments, owner of potato supplier Greenvale.
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NewsMarigold gloves business sold to FHCS
Vileda owner Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions (FHCS) is acquiring the Marigold household gloves business.
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NewsBestway in acquisition talks with Glasgow's Sher Bros
Bestway has held talks with Scottish wholesaler Sher Bros over a possible acquisition…
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NewsWilliam Reed buys research specialist Allegra Foodservice
William Reed Business Media (WRBM), publisher of The Grocer, has confirmed the acquisition of the Allegra Foodservice business – formerly a division of Allegra Strategies.
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NewsBooths completes acquisition of fruit and veg supplier Sharrocks
Booths has completed the acquisition of its fruit and veg supplier Sharrocks.
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NewsTesco completes sale of Fresh & Easy to Yucaipa
Tesco has completed the sale of its loss-making US arm Fresh & Easy to Ron Burkle-led investment firm Yucaipa.
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NewsDiageo offers to sell distilleries to ease Whyte & Mackay merger
Diageo has offered to sell three of the distilleries in its Whyte & MacKay portfolio to remedy competition concerns raised by the OFT.
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NewsSutaka and Caterway join Landmark Wholesale
Landmark Wholesale has bagged two new members, delivered wholesaler Sutaka and foodservice specialist Caterway…
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NewsBurton's Biscuit Co plans global expansion thanks to new owner
Giant pension fund pledges to support Burton’s Biscuit Co’s expansion following £350m acquisition.
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NewsMüller exits A2 venture but continues milk supply
Müller Wiseman Dairies is set to exit the A2 Milk UK venture but will continue to supply the company with milk and handle processing and distribution for it.
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NewsBurton’s Biscuit Company sold to Camelot owner OTPP
Burton’s Biscuit Company has been sold to Canadian private equity firm Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsDavid Woods plans speciality bread brand after Fornaia buy
Own-label supplier David Woods Baking is looking to launch a speciality bread brand…
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NewsGerber Emig and Refresco complete soft-drinks merger
The merger of Gerber Emig and Refresco to form soft drinks giant Refresco Gerber with a combined turnover of £2.3bn has been finalised.