ICELAND: Bakkavor denies stake sale wrongdoing
By: just-food.com | 12 October 2009
The majority owners of Bakkavor have denied any wrongdoing in the acquisition of a controlling stake in the Icelandic food group.
just-food articles are only available to registered users and members.
Join now for increased access
There are various access options to choose from. All provide instant access to the latest news, insight and expert analysis.
If you’re already a member, login here.
The majority owners of Bakkavor have denied any wrongdoing in the acquisition of a controlling stake in the Icelandic food group.
- Unlimited access to all the latest global food news and insight
- Expert analysis that puts the news into context
- Exclusive interviews with leading industry figures
- Monthly management briefings with detailed analysis on hot topics
- Personalised RSS feeds and email newsletters
- 10-year archive of news, insight and intelligence
- Discounts on just-food market research
- Plus much more
If you’re already a member, login here
More articles related to this one
The top stories on just-food this week
There was an M&A flavour to this week's news, with speculation over the possible disposals of Unilever's last frozen food operation, as well as the European seafood business behind tuna brand John West. UK poultry giant The Boparan Group bought fish group Five Star Fish and promised to build its retail base, while we interviewed UK own-label giant Bakkavor's CEO and CFO.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
UK retailer Marks and Spencer posted lacklustre fourth-quarter food sales, which analysts say raises doubts over the positioning of the group's food business.
The just-food interview - Bakkavor
Bakkavor, one of the UK's largest own-label food manufacturers, has had a tumultuous 12 months. The company even warned last year about the future of the business as a going concern after it missed a deadline to pay creditors. However, Bakkavor's management is keen to look forward and, speaking to Dean Best in this month's just-food interview, CEO Agust Gudmundsson and CFO Richard Howes maintain a quiet optimism about the company's future.
