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NewsDairy Crest deal closer after Müller modifies undertakings
The regulator says it is happy with modified undertakings from Müller, paving the way for clearance
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NewsMoy Park confirms completion of sale to JBS
Norther Irish poultry specialist Moy Park has confirmed it has completed its $1.5bn (£988m) sale to Brazlian meat giant JBS.
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NewsKellogg continues emerging markets push with Egyptian acquisition
Kellogg’s has expanded its emerging markets footprint with the acquisition of Egypt’s largest cereal company.
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NewsPiper invests £6m in natural pet food brand Forthglade
Natural pet food manufacturer Forthglade has secured £6m backing from private equity house Piper as the brand aims to become a household name.
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NewsYoung's to keep open two under-threat Scottish sites, saving 250 jobs
The processor had considered closing the sites after losing a Sainsbury’s salmon contract
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NewsDairy Crest plays down potential delay of sale to Müller
CEO Mark Allen has told the City he is“hoping for positive news” soon
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Analysis & FeaturesVan man Mike Greene itching to get My Local on the road
The entrepreneur is confident simple changes to layout and ranging can work wonders for the stores whatever the locations
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NewsChilled food businesses Senoble and Fresh-Pak seeking buyers
Two own-label chilled foods businesses have stuck up a for sale sign
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Analysis & FeaturesConviviality: a Booker for the drinks trade?
£1.1bn merger creates on and off-trade giant but execution is key
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Analysis & FeaturesAB InBev takeover bid for SAB Miller has a long way to go before it becomes reality
Tthe progress of merging the world’s two largest beer producers will be an elongated affair
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NewsSABMiller confirms ABInBev approach
SABMiller has this morning confirmed that ABInBev intends to make a proposal to acquire the UK-listed brewer
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NewsWorthington beers to be brewed under licence from Molson Coors
Worthington beers are to be brewed under licence from Molson Coors by consultancy Planning Solutions Limited
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NewsKellogg’s creates African joint venture
Kellogg Company has Kellogg’s has announced a partnership with leading food company Tolaram Africa to develop snacks and breakfast foods for the West African market.
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NewsAccolade Wines extends into Chile with Viña Anakena
Accolade Wines claims to have become the first company to have a footprint in all major New World wine regions
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NewsMorrisons confirms sale of 140 M Local stores
The stores are being sold for £25m to a team led by Mike Greene and Greybull Capital
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NewsBright Blue Foods acquired by private equity firm Endless
Own label and licensed cake supplier Bright Blue Foods has been acquired by private equity firm Endless for an undisclosed sum
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NewsConviviality Retail secures £200m Matthew Clark acquisition
Under the terms of the deal Matthew Clark, the UK’s largest independent drinks distributor, will become wholly-owned by Conviviality Retail
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NewsCity snapshot: Conviviality agrees £200m Matthew Clark deal
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has agreed to buy drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark in a deal worth £200m
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NewsTesco sells Homeplus to investors for £4.2bn
The sale marks another step in the scaling down of the global empire built by Sir Terry Leahy and Philip Clarke
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NewsRelex Solutions expands supply chain service to States
Relex Solutions has teamed up with US private investment house Summit Partners