All Mergers and acquisitions articles – Page 25
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NewsMackie’s of Taypack rescues own-label popcorn maker from administration
Snacking firm Mackie’s at Taypack has rescued one of the UK’s largest independent own label popcorn manufacturers from administration in a pre-pack deal, saving the jobs of 60 staff.
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Comment & OpinionIt’s Claudia Winkleman 1 David Beckham 0 in battle of the CBD brands
Even with David Beckham in its team, luck deserted Cellular Goods, leaving Cannaray with an open goal
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NewsCBD player Cannaray proposes merger with Cellular Goods
Cannaray is planning to list its consumer CBD brands on the London Stock Exchange through a reverse takeover of Cellular Goods
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NewsPrepared meals duo pursue consolidation under Wellness Food Group umbrella
Fresh Fitness Food and Detox Kitchen, which deliver ready to eat meals, have announced they are consolidating under an umbrella company, The Wellness Food Group
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Analysis & FeaturesCould Beavertown topple BrewDog as the king of craft beers?
Heineken ownership may give Beavertown the critical mass it craves
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NewsPeckwater Brands acquires Honest Food Company from Delivery Hero
Virtual restaurant brand operator Peckwater Brands has expanded its reach with the acquisition of the Honest Food Company from German delivery service Delivery Hero.
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NewsM&A activity grinds to halt as fmcg industry battles soaring inflation
Dealmaking activity in the food and drinks industry looks set to return to lows not seen since the 2008 financial crash as rampant inflation led to a collapse in M&A over the summer.
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InterviewsFormer rivals at Medina Freshways on working together
The merger of processors Medina and Freshways was complicated by Covid, but the newly formed supplier is now ready to become a major player
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NewsMcCain Foods acquires Scelta Products to fuel frozen appetiser growth
The deal closed on 8 September and represents a significant investment from McCain to grow and expand in the frozen vegetable appetiser space
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NewsS-Ventures seals deal for German free-from brand Lizza
The deal for the pasta and bread supplier is part of a wider tie-up with Lizza’s former owner Peter Cremer Holding
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Comment & OpinionSix months is not long enough for business gas bill cap from government
And targeted support after that won’t work
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NewsAsda set to sell off 10% of its Co-op forecourts to appease CMA
Research by CACI found that 12 to 16 of the 132 Co-op petrol forecourt sites could be in breach of the Competition & Markets Authority’s ‘four to three rule’
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NewsCharlie Bigham’s tops £100m sales and snaps up frozen brand By Ruby
Revenues increased 29.2% – or £23.6m – to a record £104.4m in 2020/21 thanks to a legion of new customers trying the brand’s range of meals and puddings throughout lockdown.
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NewsMorrisons asked to remedy competition concerns in McColl’s takeover
The CMA said “overall, the deal would not harm the vast majority of shoppers or other business”
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NewsHeineken takes full ownership of craft brewer Beavertown
Beavertown’s founder Logan Plant – the son of Led Zeppelin star Robert Plant – is stepping down as CEO
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NewsAlliance acquires wholesaler and distributer Payne Bros
The business is expected to be intergrated into Alliance’s existing UK regional and national network
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NewsHunt’s Food Group steps in to rescue Tree of Life sister The Health Store from administration
Administrators at insolvency firm Interpath Advisory completed the sale of The Health Store brand and assets to the Dorset-headquartered group today
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NewsAsda agrees £600m deal for Co-op petrol forecourt operations
All 2,300 Co-op colleagues impacted by the deal will transfer to Asda under Tupe rules
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Comment & OpinionCo-op’s potential forecourt sell-off could be a win for all parties
The good news for impacted staff is there seems to be a strong appetite among potential buyers, with Asda reportedly ready to stump up £450m for the Co-op’s 130 forecourt sites
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NewsKerry Group continues ingredients push with $108m acquisition of Kraft Heinz powdered cheese business
The deal for the B2B powdered cheese business – which is part of Kraft Heinz’s ingredients division – includes a factory in Minnesota in the US and 62 employees.