M&A – Page 81
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Comment & OpinionLearn from Weetabix in China
The recent sale of Weetabix to US company Post Holdings reminds us of how Weetabix struggled to gain share in China
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NewsSauces and juice producer Fruitapeel undergoes MBO
Terry and Deborah Haigh have taken over ownership of the business from existing fellow shareholders Frank and Philip Frederick. Finance director Neil Murgatroyd has also acquired a stake in group as part of the deal.
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NewsColdpress scores £2.3m in growth investment
The drinks maker plans to use the money to rapidly build its distribution capability beyond grocery
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Analysis & FeaturesDawn Meats-Dunbia deal: the big questions answered
What does the alliance mean for rivals, for the meat industry and for consumers? And what Brexit factors are at play?
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NewsArjun Infrastructure Partners buys 45% Welcome Break stake
Welcome Break secures £440m funding package from a banking syndicate, jointly-led by Lloyds Bank, to enable further investment in its hotel and retail offering.
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NewsBeechdean buys 50% of fellow ice cream brand Lovingtons
Ice cream brand Beechdean has acquired 50% of West Country dairy ice cream producer Lovingtons.
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Comment & OpinionJudgment day now looms for Tesco-Booker
Now it is time for the industry to respond with its observations and objections
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NewsTesco-Booker merger investigation opened by CMA
The phase I investigation was launched today (30 May), with comments to be submitted by 13 June. A decision will follow on 25 July
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NewsDunbia-Dawn Meats merger 'secures strategic Brexit hedge'
Dunbia CEO Jim Dobson will run the jv, with Dawn Meats CEO Niall Browne acting as executive chairman
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NewsPalmer & Harvey management shakeup sees several senior directors leave
A number of senior directors including executive deputy chairman Chris Etherington have left the wholesaler, The Grocer understands
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NewsMcColl's Jonathan Miller 'open to supply deal with Booker'
McColl’s CEO Jonathan Miller said he would be open to a supply deal with Booker
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NewsDawn Meats and Dunbia form meat giant in UK with joint venture deal
Irish meat processors Dawn Meats and Dunbia have agreed a strategic partnership to establish a majority-owned joint venture comprising of the UK operations of both organisations.
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NewsSSP Group shares hit all-time high as BlackRock ups its stake
US asset management giant BlackRock has almost doubled its stake in SSP Group to close to 9%, sending shares in the travel food-to-go specialist to record highs.
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NewsCafédirect targets fruit and herbal tea market with London Tea Co acquisition
Ethical hot beverages producer Cafédirect has expanded its tea portfolio with the acquisition of The London Tea Company from Finlay Beverages for an undisclosed sum
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NewsWhitworths bailed out in £15m takeover by Turkish supplier
New Turkish owner Anatolia is “well aware of the challenges facing Whitworths”
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NewsCAMRA concern over Marston’s takeover of Charles Wells
The consumer group said it was wary of one company increasingly controlling a larger share of the market
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NewsMarston’s buys Charles Wells’ Bedford brewery in £55m deal
The sale sees ownership of Bombadier, Young’s and McEwan’s go to Marston’s
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NewsWhitworths snapped up by Turkish wholesaler Anatolia
The merger between Anatolia and Whitworths, which creates one of Europe’s largest dried fruit, nut and seeds businesses, is the final step in a trading relationship dating back 38 years.
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NewsTayto paid £35k for Portlebay popcorn, administrator reveals
Northern Irish crisps maker Tayto picked up premium popcorn brand Portlebay for just £35,000 in a pre-pack deal
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NewsSeagold seals deal to buy Seachill factory in Grimsby
Seagold’s Iceland-based owner Samherji promised to restart production and create new jobs