All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 21
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InterviewsKitwave CEO Ben Maxted on ‘can-do’ mentality and growth strategy
Kitwave’s boss on the wholesaler’s successful acquisitions strategy, from not buying turnarounds to the secret ingredients of being a good custodian
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NewsEurope Snacks set for new PE ownership as One Rock finalises acquisition
The own-label crisps manufacturer is close to changing hands after its current private equity owner kicked off a sale process earlier this year
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NewsNichols open to ‘sensible’ functional drinks M&A, CEO says
The Vimto owner has its eye on emerging soft drinks trends
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NewsFood eco impact platform Foodsteps sold to US firm
The platform which holds a database of more than 3,000 ingredients is used by more than 150 food businesses globally
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NewsCity snapshot: Reckitt unveils brand sell-off to simplify operations
Reckitt Benckiser is offloading its portfolio of homecare cleaning brands and the embattled baby formula business to focus on its stable of power brands in health and hygiene. Plus, the latest NIQ supermarket sales figures, first-half results from Nichols and a Q3 update from Greencore
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NewsMacallan Food Group launches with maiden deals in Scottish meat industry
Macallan Food Group – headed up by Bill Hazeldean and Stewart McLelland – has taken a controlling interest in Scottish meat supplier Malcom Allan and haggis and black pudding manufacturer Macsween of Edinburgh
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NewsMaison Ferrand acquires Identity Drinks to cement UK foothold
The family-owned company behind Ferrand Cognac, Planteray Rum and Citadelle Gin picked up a 60% stake in Identity Drinks in 2017
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NewsFaace founder Jasmine Wicks-Stephens puts skincare challenger up for sale
Skincare challenger brand Faace is seeking a new owner to take the business to the next level
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NewsValeo Foods doubles down in maple syrup with acquisition of Appalaches Nature
Valeo Foods Group has consolidated its position in the natural sweeteners category with the acquisition of Canadian maple syrup supplier Appalaches Nature
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NewsRefresco snaps up Frías Nutrición to expand plant-based capabilities
Bottling giant Refresco has agreed to acquire Spanish plant-based drinks maker Frías Nutrición
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NewsCity snapshot: Gusbourne up for sale as Lord Ashcroft considers options
Gusbourne is the latest English winemaker to be put up for sale, revealing this morning that Lord Ashcroft is open to selling his majority shareholding. Plus, Ocado announces “significant development” of its partnership with North American grocer Kroger
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Comment & OpinionPernod Ricard’s wine disposal will diminish its UK presence
Selling the likes of Jacob’s Creek and Campo Viejo makes sense, but it will make Pernod Ricard much less of a UK powerhouse
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NewsPets Choice expands premium range with acquisition of plant-based petcare brand Hownd
Hownd offers a range of plant-based wet and dry dogfood, wellness treats and cruelty-free certified petcare products, such as shampoo and ear cleaner
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NewsCapVest closing in on Butcher’s Pet Care buyout
The Grocer has learned that CapVest is the last remaining party in the long-running auction being conducted for the petfood maker by investment bank Houlihan Lokey
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NewsRegal Foods expands desserts offering with Love Cheesecakes deal
Regal Food Products has bolstered its chilled desserts offering with the acquisition of artisan cheesecake maker Love Cheesecakes
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NewsCity snapshot: Pernod Ricard offloads international wine brands to Accolade Wines owner
Pernod Ricard has agreed to sell its portfolio of international wine brands to the owner of Accolade Wines. Plus, food and drink inflation falls again and Meatly receives regulatory clearance to sell cultivated meat for pet food in the UK
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NewsFrench baker secures UK presence with takeover at Village Bakery
M&S bread supplier Village Bakery has been acquired by French family bakery group Menissez
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NewsAsda signs Staniland amid top job shake-up
Asda said Staniland – a highly regarded figure in the industry – would join Asda in a VP role next March
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NewsVBites founder Heather Mills acquires vegan online retailer Alternative Stores
Mills’ acquisition of the plant-based store is to support her mission to create a ‘one-stop shop for convenience’
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Comment & OpinionA Carlsberg Britvic ‘one-stop shop’ is compelling but not a done deal
Improved deal has the blessing of the Britvic board, but its shareholders may still wish to hold out