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Food And Beverage M&A Activity 'Surges' In UK

The UK food and beverage sector saw a 'surge' in merger and acquisition activity last year, a new study by Oghma Partners has found, with 116 deals taking...

UK's Compass To Buy Rival Caterer CH&CO In €553m Deal

British catering firm Compass Group has agreed to buy rival CH&CO for an initial enterprise value of £475 million (€553.6 million)...

Berlin Packaging Scoops Up Ireland's Alpack

Global hybrid packaging supplier Berlin Packaging has acquired Alpack Limited, a family-owned food packaging supplier located in Dublin, Ireland.

Investment Firm PAG To Acquire Frozen-Treats Maker Food Union Europe

Global alternative investment firm PAG Private Equity has agreed to acquire a majority controlling interest in Food Union Europe – a maker of ice-cre...

Campari €1.2bn Share, Bond Placement To Fund Courvoisier Deal

Italian spirits group Campari has raised €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) by selling new shares as well as debt that can convert into equity to f...

Sofidel Acquires A Paper Mill In The US

European tissue paper maker Sofidel has acquired a paper mill from ST Paper, a Minnesota-based company, for an undisclosed sum.

European Commission Authorises Kretinsky-Led Consortium To Take Control Of Groupe Casino

The European Commission has authorised the consortium comprising EP Equity Investment III s.à.r.l., Fimalac and Attestor to take control of Groupe C...