IRELAND: Greencore mulls options after Northern accepts Boparan bid

By: just-food.com | 24 January 2011

Irish food group Greencore today (24 January) admitted it is weighing up its options over its next move in the battle for Northern Foods after the UK manufacturer accepted a rival bid from poultry and fish group Boparan Holdings.

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Irish food group Greencore today (24 January) admitted it is weighing up its options over its next move in the battle for Northern Foods after the UK manufacturer accepted a rival bid from poultry and fish group Boparan Holdings.

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