All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 71
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NewsSLG Brands acquires three high street beauty brands for £15m
SLG Brands has added three more high street beauty companies to its portfolio, closing deals for a total of £15m.
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NewsMotor Fuel Group acquires forecourt operator Symonds Retail
Symonds Retail generated revenues of £17.9m in the year ended 31 March 2018
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NewsRebel Kitchen merges with Nurture Brands to create plant-based business
From January 2020, Rebel Kitchen will join Emily Crisps and Ape Snacks under the Nurture Brands portfolio
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NewsHain Celestial under investor pressure for more sell-offs
There’s still been no confirmation of a Sky News report last week linking US food player Hain Celestial with a sale of its UK arm
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NewsGlobal food industry M&A deal activity drops in August
The total value of M&A deals in the global food industry has fallen in August, according to new research
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NewsCity snapshot: Valeo enters exclusive talks for Jacob’s UK business
The Grocer understainds that Valeo Foods has entered exclusive talks to acquire Jacob’s UK business
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NewsValeo Foods buys 2 Sisters’ Matthew Walker Christmas pudding business
Valeo Foods has continued its string of acquisitions by agreeing to buy 2 Sisters’ Matthew Walker Christmas puddings business in a deal valued £67m
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NewsCity snapshot: Flora owner Upfield in €500m talks to buy Violife Foods
The owner of Unilever’s former spreads business Upfield is reportedly in talks to purchase vegan cheesemaker Violife Foods.
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NewsMeadow Foods buys Valeo-owned Nimbus Foods
Exponent-backed dairy company Meadow Foods has continued its acquisitive growth push with a deal to buy Welsh decorations and toppings firm Nimbus Foods.
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NewsBooker Best Food buy bolsters sales by £1bn
The Bidfood logistics business was acquired for a nominal sum
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NewsTesco acquires Best Food Logistics for ‘nominal sum’
Best Food Logistics last year announced a major long-term supply deal with Pizza Hut
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NewsKarro and Young's Seafood form new 'umbrella' Eight Fifty Food Group
The new parent company’s name comes from units of measurement from both sides of the newly-formed business
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NewsDr Oetker snaps up specialist baking business Cake Craft World
The acquisition was completed for an undisclosed amount
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NewsProduct recall leads to administration for Thomas Tucker
Popcorn supplier Thomas Tucker has called in administrators after a food safety recall caused a cash shortfall in the business.
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NewsCourt documents reveal alleged secrecy tactics as Ocado and TDP engage in legal fight
The revelations came as it emerged Ocado was suing Faiman for allegedly obtaining confidential information to help set up TDP
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NewsExponent buys specialist foods wholesaler East End Foods
Exponent confirmed that several members of the Wouhra family would continue with the £200m turnover business
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NewsHalo Top sold to US ice cream giant Wells Enterprises
The Eden Creamery ice cream brand was snapped up for an undisclosed amount, with the deal expected to complete this month
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NewsPremier Foods tipped to seek asset sales
The new management team at Premier Foods will be tasked with overseeing a sell-off of its key brands according to City sources, as the listed food group’s strategy shifts to generating shareholder returns through disposals.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does Tulip’s takeover mean for the UK pig sector?
Pilgrim’s Pride’s acquisition of Tulip is a ‘vote of confidence’ in the market
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NewsCity snapshot: Sales slip at Greene King ahead of £2.7bn takeover
Greene King has reported a fall in like for like sales over the 18 weeks to 1 September ahead of a shareholder vote to approve its £2.7bn takeover.