City snapshot: Gusbourne up for sale as Lord Ashcroft considers options
Gusbourne is the latest English winemaker to be put up for sale, revealing this morning that Lord Ashcroft is open to selling his majority shareholding. Plus, Ocado announces “significant development”...
View ArticleRefresco snaps up Frías Nutrición to expand plant-based capabilities
Bottling giant Refresco has agreed to acquire Spanish plant-based drinks maker Frías Nutrición
View ArticleValeo Foods doubles down in maple syrup with acquisition of Appalaches Nature
Valeo Foods Group has consolidated its position in the natural sweeteners category with the acquisition of Canadian maple syrup supplier Appalaches Nature
View ArticleFaace founder Jasmine Wicks-Stephens puts skincare challenger up for sale
Skincare challenger brand Faace is seeking a new owner to take the business to the next level
View ArticleMaison Ferrand acquires Identity Drinks to cement UK foothold
The family-owned company behind Ferrand Cognac, Planteray Rum and Citadelle Gin picked up a 60% stake in Identity Drinks in 2017
View ArticleMacallan Food Group launches with maiden deals in Scottish meat industry
Macallan Food Group – headed up by Bill Hazeldean and Stewart McLelland – has taken a controlling interest in Scottish meat supplier Malcom Allan and haggis and black pudding manufacturer Macsween of...
View ArticleFood eco impact platform Foodsteps sold to US firm
The platform which holds a database of more than 3,000 ingredients is used by more than 150 food businesses globally
View ArticleNichols open to ‘sensible’ functional drinks M&A, CEO says
The Vimto owner has its eye on emerging soft drinks trends
View ArticleEurope Snacks set for new PE ownership as One Rock finalises acquisition
The own-label crisps manufacturer is close to changing hands after its current private equity owner kicked off a sale process earlier this year
View ArticleKitwave CEO Ben Maxted on ‘can-do’ mentality and growth strategy
Kitwave’s boss on the wholesaler’s successful acquisitions strategy, from not buying turnarounds to the secret ingredients of being a good custodian
View ArticleAsda admits stores ‘below standard’ as it announces major reset
Co-owners Mohsin Issa and TDR Capital are under pressure to do something to reverse its falling market share
View ArticleAsda admits it 'has to improve' as it announces major store reset
Co-owners Mohsin Issa and TDR Capital are under pressure to do something to reverse its falling market share
View ArticleHill Biscuits snapped up by Cerealto UK
The custard creams and bourbons maker has been sold to the UK arm of Spanish own label giant Cerealto to give long-standing private equity backer LDC an exit
View Article‘Incredible new chapter’ as Newlat completes £700m Princes takeover
The combined group, which also includes Symington’s in the UK, will have a turnover of €2.8bn, a global network of 31 plants, 8,800 employees and more than 30 brands
View ArticleC&C investor calls on group to appoint directors with ‘skin in the game’
Engine Capital said its two nominees had committed to buying shares personally
View ArticleParamount Retail Group expands into beer with Saltaire Brewery acquisition
The Yorkshire-headquartered group said it had identified Saltaire as a regional brand with ‘significant national and international growth potential’
View ArticleWhat are the challenges for Reckitt’s sell-off strategy?
The group is planning to sell non-core brands and focus on ‘Essential Home’
View ArticleMaster of Malt founder buys back Atom Group from AB InBev
Atom Group was acquired by AB InBev’s ZX Ventures in 2018
View ArticleTreasury Wine Estates to offload Wolf Blass, Blossom Hill and other...
Combined, the brands make up less than 5% of the company’s profits
View ArticleNix & Kix seeking fresh investment months after crowd raise
Nix & Kix is looking for a buyer to inject fresh capital into the soft drinks challenger just months after raising additional cash from the crowd
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