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NewsCadbury owner Mondelez acquires allergen-free snack maker Enjoy Life Foods
Mondelez International is looking to tap into the fast-growing ‘free from’ sector to inject some life into declining sales with the acquisition of a private US snacking company.
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NewsConsumer products sector dealmaking set to continue the 2014 surge
Strategic portfolio optimisation will continue to be one of the most important deal drivers in the coming year in the consumer products sector, according to Big Four financial services firm EY.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer Says: 3G Capital’s rumoured SABMiller bid is a new take on an old story
Shares in global brewer SABMiller (SAB) were up by more than 2.5% this morning on weekend reports that Brazilian investment giant 3G Capital was eying up a swoop for the UK-listed firm.
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NewsHundreds of jobs saved at Ashbury Chocolates in rescue deal by Duc d’O owner
More than 200 jobs have been saved at a Midlands chocolate maker after the owner of Belgian brand Duc d’O acquired the company out of administration.
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NewsPoundland share price slips as largest shareholder sells 14% stake for £142m
Poundland’s majority shareholder Warburg Pincus has netted £142m from the sale of almost half its remaining stake in the discount chain.
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NewsKerryfresh give staff heads up over MBO
Kerryfresh, the direct-to-store van sales operation of Kerry Foods, looks set to be acquired as part of an MBO…
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NewsDejphon Chansiri buys Sheffield Wednesday FC for £30m
A member of the family behind seafood giant Thai Union Frozen Products has finalised a £30m deal to buy Sheffield Wednesda…
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Analysis & Features99p Stores deal is a "step change" for Poundland store opening programme
Poundland’s shares soar on news of 99p Stores takeover - pushing market cap past £1bn - but what opportunities does CEO Jim McCarthy think a combination brings?
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NewsWinterbotham Darby takes majority stake in dip supplier G'Nosh
Specialist food supplier Winterbotham Darby – producer of own-label lines and the Unearthed meat and tapas brand…
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NewsHave Dairy Crest's rivals set sights on its stable of brands?
As Dairy Crest waits for the sale of its liquid milk division to Müller to be cleared by the competition authorities, major dairy players are believed to be gearing up to make a play for its branded business.
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NewsPoundland agrees £55m deal to buy 99p Stores
Poundland has announced it is to buy rival fixed-price discounter 99p Stores this morning in a deal worth £55m.
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NewsRexam £4.3bn takeover talks send shares soaring
Shares have spiked massively at aluminium can manufacturer Rexam after it admitted to talks with a US rival for a potential £4.3bn takeover.
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NewsSmucker’s to cater for cats and dogs with $5.8bn Big Heart deal
US food group JM Smucker has entered the pet food and snacks category with the $5.8bn acquisition of Big Heart Pet Brands.
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NewsConviviality buys GT News' 37 stores, will convert most to Bargain Booze
Conviviality Retail says acquisition is in line with plans for “geographical expansion”
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NewsCargill swoops for Zambeef oil subsidiary for $25.7m
US multinational Cargill has agreed to acquire the edible oil and soybean meal subsidiary of listed agribusiness Zambeef for $25.7m.
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NewsIrn-Bru owner AG Barr to shake up cocktail market with £21m takeover of Funkin
AG Barr is entering the cocktail mixer market with the acquisition of Funkin Cocktails in a deal worth up to £21m.
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NewsSeabrook Crisps up for sale as it explores all strategic options
Seabrook Crisps has hired corporate finance advisors McQueen to “explore all strategic options”.
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NewsHoneyrose Bakery acquires gluten-free producer Kent & Fraser
Branded and own-label cake supplier Honeyrose Bakery has bought gluten-free biscuits business Kent & Fraser…
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NewsPoultry packager looks to future strong growth after rescue deal
A fresh poultry supplier to the likes of Asda has been sold out of administration saving the jobs of the 22-strong workforce.
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Analysis & FeaturesIntense competition in UK grocery market driving food and beverage M&A
Fierce competition in UK grocery will be the main driving force behind an uptick in food and beverage M&A this year, according to new analysis by Grant Thornton.