An announcement regarding the sale of UK chilled food group Uniq’s French business, Marie, is expected “in a matter of days”, a spokesperson for the company has told just-food.

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“The have had considerable interest from potential buyers and a number of offers are on the table,” the spokesperson confirmed.


French reports have identified a range of potential suitors for the company, including poultry firm LDC and a joint bid from Delpeyrat and Findus France.


In March, Uniq appointed advisers to consider the future of its businesses in France and northern Europe after posting deeper-than-anticipated annual losses.

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