Mergers & Acquisitions
- Sainsbury’s-Asda verdict delayed>
Sainsbury’s-Asda verdict delayed
by Fred Searle 24 January 2019 Fruit and Vegetables
CMA decision on whether to approve the tie-up has been delayed by almost two…
- Italy's Minguzzi joins Origine Group>
Italy's Minguzzi joins Origine Group
by Mike Knowles 21 December 2018 Apples & Pears and Kiwifruit
Emilia-Romagna supplier becomes latest company to join the export-focused…
- Dole sells Saba to Bama>
Dole sells Saba to Bama
by Carl Collen 17 December 2018 Leafy & Salad Vegetables
Saba Fresh Cuts sale was a condition of the EC's approval of the…
- BCPC joins crop research group NIAB>
BCPC joins crop research group NIAB
by Fred Searle 15 November 2018 Fruit and Vegetables
Partnership will "strengthen connections with agri-business sector"…
- M&A activity holding up despite Brexit>
M&A activity holding up despite Brexit
by Michael Barker 7 November 2018
Grant Thornton analysis shows there is still appetite for deals in the food and…
- Coveris Rigid switches to old brand name>
Coveris Rigid switches to old brand name
by Fred Searle 1 October 2018 Fruit and Vegetables
Rigid packaging specialist changes its name to Paccor following its sale to…
- Sainsbury’s-Asda merger could see 460 stores offloaded>
Sainsbury’s-Asda merger could see 460 stores offloaded
by Fred Searle 27 September 2018 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
Watchdog raises competition concerns after finding that supermarkets’…
- Tesco-Carrefour alliance to start in October>
Tesco-Carrefour alliance to start in October
by Fred Searle 7 August 2018 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
Joint purchasing arrangement will allow supermarkets to cut price of everyday…
- McCann, Murdock "delighted and excited">
McCann, Murdock "delighted and excited"
by Carl Collen 31 July 2018
Total Produce and Dole leaders have spoken out after completion of major fresh…
- Total Produce-Dole deal green-lighted>
Total Produce-Dole deal green-lighted
by Carl Collen 30 July 2018
EC gives the thumbs up to Total Produce's acquisition of Dole, on…
