M&A – Page 91
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NewsGranarolo eyes growth in UK fresh sector with Midland deal
Bologna-based Granarolo currently supplies some own-label Italian produce to Sainsbury’s
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NewsEuro Garages adds 97 Dutch Esso sites as part of expansion
The forecourt operator has agreed to acquire all the shares of independent fuel and convenience group NRG Value Retail
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NewsMeadow Foods kicks off acquisition drive with takeover of ghee maker Roil Foods
It is the first deal at Meadow since US private equity firm Paine Schwartz Partners took a stake in the processor in late 2016 to help fund organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
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NewsCraft brewer Dark Star plans push with takeover by Fuller's
Fuller’s has taken a 100% stake in the Partridge Green business, whose brands include Hophead, APA and Revelation…
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NewsReynolds buys Wimbledon-based greengrocer Solstice
Solstice had been in administration before being acquired by Reynolds…
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NewsMorrisons buys Yorkshire egg supplier Chippindale Foods
The deal will allow Morrisons to bring forward the date at which all its eggs will come from non-caged hens
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NewsHenderson takeover of McColl's stores gets CMA go-ahead
The CMA launched a phase one investigation into the deal last month
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NewsEuro Garages completes takeover of 1,100 Italian Esso sites
Last week Euro Garages agreed a £2.2bn deal for Kroger’s 800-strong US convenience store network
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NewsDanone to reduce its 21.3% stake in Yakult
Danone has announced it is to sell part of its 21.3% stake in Japanese probiotic yorhurt producer Yakult.
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NewsSHS Group acquires Meridian and Rocks owner 3V Natural Foods
Northern Irish consumer goods company SHS Group has acquired a majority stake in nut butter brand Meridian to add to its growing portfolio of brands, as tipped by The Grocer last month.
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NewsWilliam Reed and Valassis to offer NCS visitors exclusive deals
The partnership comes after William Reed bought the trademark Pro-Retail from PwC last month
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NewsNestlé acquires plant-based brand Terrafertil
Nestlé has made further strides into the plant-based food sector with the acquisition of a majority stake in Latin American brand Terrafertil, which has a growing presence in the UK health market.
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NewsArla invests in organic with Yeo Valley dairy business deal
Arla Foods has acquired the licence for Yeo Valley’s milk, cheese and spreads division in a “multimillion-pound” deal…
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NewsArla acquires Yeo Valley dairy business in bid to drive organic growth
The deal gives farmer-owned dairy co-operative Arla the rights to use the Yeo Valley brand in milk, butter, spreads and cheese under an intellectual property licence
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does Sainsbury’s cut-price deal for Nectar tell us about loyalty cards?
Sainsbury’s $105m (£60m) swoop for full ownership of its loyalty card scheme will immediately add to its bottom line, according to the supermarket. But what does the willingness of Sainsbury’s former Nectar partner Aimia to sell off the loyalty scheme in a cut price deal say about Nectar’s value?
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NewsHalewood buys Cornish rum brand Dead Man's Fingers
The blend of Caribbean rums has an “exceptionally smooth taste” according to the brand’s founder Neythen Hayes…
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NewsEuro Garages reveals US ambition with $2.2bn acquisition of Kroger convenience store network
Petrol forecourt operator Euro Garages has snapped up the 800 strong convenience store network of retail giant Kroger for $2.2bn to gain access to the world’s largest fuel convenience market for the first time.
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NewsRaisio mulls feed business sale and focus on healthy eating
The group announced this week it was considering a sale of its cattle and fish feed businesses
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NewsTime runs out for sale of Connect Group book division
Terms of the deal required completion by 31 January at the latest
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