All Private equity articles
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NewsRoberts of Port Dinorwic wins extra £450k from PE backer
Acquired in late 2025 amid fears the business might be shuttered, Roberts invested an initial £650k from GIL to implement a turnaround under a new CEO, Mark Rodgers
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NewsAssisi Pet Care snaps up premium petcare brand Forthglade
Forthglade’s portfolio of natural petfoods includes treats and wet and dry food with “minimal” processing
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NewsWahaca acquired by Luke Johnson’s Risk Capital
It comes after Wahaca announced it was seeking a new strategic partner to boost its growth plans earlier this year
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NewsJollyes sales grow after ‘ambitious’ store and range investment
Jollyes is in the midst of an ambitious expansion plan to double its store estate over the next five years
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NewsOat Cult raises £220k for live culture-packed overnight oats
Probiotic breakfast brand Oat Cult has raised £220k to scale its online business
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Analysis & FeaturesAllied-Hovis: what are the priorities now bakery’s big merger is on?
Will the Allied-Hovis tie-up create a credible rival to Warburtons?
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NewsFlora bounces back to growth in UK
Flora Food Group has returned to growth in the UK, as it offset falling volumes with higher pricing
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NewsNew Black Sheep Brewery owner ‘not that far away’ from break-even
The future of the Great British Drinks Company would revolve around a sustainable core focused around a smaller set of brands, its directors said
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NewsYum Brands in talks to sell Pizza Hut to private equity firm
It comes after Yum Brands initiated a formal review of strategic options for the Pizza Hut brand late last year
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat makes Alex Baldock right for Boots’ IPO hopes?
Hailed as the hero behind the revival of Currys’ fortunes, Alex Baldock’s next challenge will be steering Boots to a potential IPO next year
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Comment & OpinionExits, entrepreneurs, and the importance of going with your gut
Panellists at The Grocer’s SME Business Lunch talked partnering with buyers, the F&B talent drain and presenteeism, among other topics
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Comment & OpinionIf Flora really is up for sale, who’s going to buy it?
KKR has reportedly put Flora Food Group up for sale, just eight years after it won a hotly contested auction to buy the spreads group from Unilever
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Comment & OpinionWhat does the Middle East conflict mean for food and drink dealmakers?
As volatility continues in the Middle East, Browne Jacobson’s Sam Sharp and Lydia Mills assess whether food and drink dealmaking is likely to feel the slowdown as sharply as the wider market
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News£80m raise makes Eka UK’s largest early-stage VC for health
The firm’s oversubscribed second fund will invest in up to 30 UK startups in the seed and pre-seed stages
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NewsAmbienta snaps up The Bridge in play for plant-based market
The Bridge was founded in 1994 and now produces organic plant-based drinks, yoghurts and puddings
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Analysis & FeaturesThe trends driving sales for the fastest-growing brands
Alantra’s Fast 50 ranking has revealed which private companies are growing fastest despite the challenges of a cost of living crisis
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InterviewsAnthony Houghton on Holland & Barrett’s epic turnaround
Holland & Barrett has been transformed to take advantage of a ‘structural shift’ towards wellness, now group CEO Anthony Houghton has his sights on its next chapter.
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NewsKitwave shareholders approve acquisition by US private equity-backed Kite Bidco
At the court meeting today (26 February), 71.79% of shareholders voted in favour of the deal
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Comment & OpinionWhere did things go wrong for The Original Factory Shop?
Last week, the variety discounter was plunged into administration, with 137 stores and about 1,200 jobs at risk.
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NewsClipper Teas and Kallø owner Ecotone hits €700m in turnover
Organic foods conglomerate Ecotone has hit a €700m (£604m) turnover milestone, thanks to strong consumer appetite for natural ingredients