M&A – Page 68
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NewsC&C to decouple Matthew Clark and Bibendum after rescue from Conviviality administration
C&C CEO Stephen Glancey also shook off rumours C&C planned to sell Bibendum PLB to focus on Matthew Clark
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NewsGluten-free biscuit supplier Northumbrian Fine Foods bought by Biscuit International
Northumbrian Fine Foods, the UK’s leading gluten and milk-free biscuit manufacturer, has been purchased by French giant Biscuit International.
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NewsSainsbury's-Asda deal could bolster property market
Supermarket Income REIT said the deal would act alongside a reinvigorated Tesco to boost interest among big investors
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NewsFood and drink deals down despite 'good M&A environment'
Levels of UK food and drink dealmaking slumped to their lowest since 2014 in the first quarter, but the environment remains conducive for more M&A in the sector, according to a Grant Thornton report.
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Analysis & FeaturesHas the CMA painted itself into a corner with methodology?
Some claim the Tesco-Booker precedent leaves the authority ‘toothless’ – but will Sainsbury’s-Asda be waved through?
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Analysis & FeaturesNestlé and Starbucks join to form 'global coffee alliance'
Nestlé will pay $7.15bn (£5.3bn) for a ‘perpetual licence’ to sell Starbucks products outside the coffee chain’s stores
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Comment & OpinionHow will Nestlé and Starbucks' coffee deal affect the brands in the UK?
Nestlé’s existing premium coffee offering through Nespresso is unlikely to be affected - but there could be other opportunities for synergies, says Matt Lee of Capture
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Comment & OpinionWhat does the Nestlé-Starbucks deal mean for the world of coffee?
The Swiss food giant has agreed to pay $7.15bn in cash for a perpetual licence to market Starbucks’ consumer and foodservice products outside of the coffee chain’s stores
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership denies Amazon approach for Waitrose
JLP chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield said “there has been no approach by Amazon regarding Waitrose”
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé clinches global coffee deal with Starbucks
Nestlé has confirmed an agreement granting it perpetual rights to market Starbucks consumer and foodservice products globally outside of the company’s coffee shops. Plus, Wynnstay Group has appointed a new CEO, PureCircle launches Coca-Cola Stevia No Sugar, and a look at the City diary for the rest of the week.
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NewsCo-op's £137.5m takeover of Nisa to complete on Tuesday
The retailer secured court approval for the deal in London today, despite a last-minute legal challenge to block it
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NewsNestlé Purina looks to follow Nespresso model with Tails.com
Tails.com, the direct-to-consumer dog nutrition startup, looks set for major expansion after being acquired by Nestlé Purina PetCare.
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury’s & Asda mega merger: what we know and what it means
The market is still coming to terms with the Tesco-Booker deal and now this: a £51bn-sales combination play between Sainsbury’s and Asda has been confirmed. So what will it mean? And how on earth would it get competition clearance? Here’s an updated analysis from The Grocer following the announcement earlier this week
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NewsSainsbury's-Asda merger set to spark consolidation in chilled fish
Supermarket business worth up to £600m is potentially up for grabs, according to industry sources
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Comment & OpinionSuppliers face a stark choice on Sainsbury's-Asda merger
Wholesale and retail are now effectively one market for procurement and we have a duopoly in the retail market, says Steve Parfett of AG Parfett & Sons
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Comment & OpinionAs suppliers face Sainsbury’s-Asda squeeze, who can help them?
Suppliers should not expect the Groceries Code Adjudicator to be able to ride to their rescue - she is powerless to intervene
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury’s-Asda merger shows 'Amazon effect' in action
Amazon has been a huge catalyst for change in UK grocery, says Natalie Berg of NBK Retail. And it’s been a key driver of the Sainsbury’s-Asda merger
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Comment & OpinionWill the Sainsbury’s-Asda merger create a new retailer fit for the 21st century customer?
One of the biggest challenges the merged business faces is understanding its new, combined customer base, argues Paul Hinds of IRI
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Comment & OpinionThe Sainsbury's-Asda merger will hurt suppliers
The comment that big food companies “make spectacular returns and are very, very profitable” is an ominous opening gambit, says Warren Ackerman of SocGen
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury’s and Asda merger: the key facts and figures
Your at-a-glance guide to what you need to know about the mega merger that shocked the UK grocer market