Inter Link Foods

Food industry quotes of the week - Green Giant; Arla in Africa

4 Sep 2015

This week, B&G Foods announced it had acquired General Mills' struggling Green Giant business in a US$765m deal. Elsewhere, Arla Foods struck two joint ventures in Senegal and Nigeria as the dairy group looks to further expand its presence in Africa. Meanwhile, Campbell Soup Co. reported its full year results and issued a 2015/16 forecast above Wall Street estimates. Here is the week in quotes.

Soreen makes on-the-go breakfast debut

4 Sep 2015

Samworth Brothers, the UK food group, has launched its first on-the-go breakfast offering under the Soreen banner.

UK: McCambridge CEO leaves company

30 Apr 2009

McCambridge CEO Gavin Cox has left the group as part of the company’s restructuring programme.

UK: McCambridge CEO leaves company

30 Apr 2009

McCambridge CEO Gavin Cox has left the group as part of the company’s restructuring programme.

2007 - the best of times, the worst of times

20 Dec 2007

Christmas is a time for lists, lists and more lists. As we near the end of 2007, it seems an ideal time for just-food to create one of its own and detail who we think has thrived – and who has suffered – in a hectic year for the food industry.

ABF faces questions over bakery despite rising profits

6 Nov 2007

Associated British Foods, the UK food giant, today (6 November) booked a set of robust annual results driven by diverse parts of its business, from sugar to clothing retail. However, bakery, a sector that is central to ABF's history, remains a problem. Could these problems lead ABF to sell the business? Dean Best reports.

UPDATE: UK: Former Inter Link chairman upbeat despite sale

20 Jul 2007

The former chairman of Inter Link Foods has insisted the future is bright for the company despite its move into administration and subsequent sale today (20 July).

UPDATE: UK: Former Inter Link chairman upbeat despite sale

20 Jul 2007

The former chairman of Inter Link Foods has insisted the future is bright for the company despite its move into administration and subsequent sale today (20 July).

UK: Inter Link sold after going into administration

20 Jul 2007

Inter Link Foods has been sold to Irish food group McCambridge after today (20 July) going into administration. The future of the UK baker, the maker of malt loaf brand Soreen and private-label cakes for UK supermarkets, has been the subject of intense speculation in recent months following profit warnings and falling sales.

UK: Inter Link sold after going into administration

20 Jul 2007

Inter Link Foods has been sold to Irish food group McCambridge after today (20 July) going into administration. The future of the UK baker, the maker of malt loaf brand Soreen and private-label cakes for UK supermarkets, has been the subject of intense speculation in recent months following profit warnings and falling sales.

Saga at UK cake maker Inter Link rolls on

12 Jun 2007

The uncertainty surrounding the future of UK baker Inter Link Foods grew again today (12 June) as trading in the company's shares was suspended. Inter Link's bankers have rebuffed an initial approach from Irish food group McCambridge but, as Dean Best writes, the saga surrounding the cake maker is far from over.

Saga at UK cake maker Inter Link rolls on

12 Jun 2007

The uncertainty surrounding the future of UK baker Inter Link Foods grew again today (12 June) as trading in the company's shares was suspended. Inter Link's bankers have rebuffed an initial approach from Irish food group McCambridge but, as Dean Best writes, the saga surrounding the cake maker is far from over.

UPDATE: UK: McCambridge in fresh Inter Link offer

12 Jun 2007

Irish food group McCambridge has made a fresh offer for Inter Link Foods, according to the chairman of the ailing UK baker.

UK: Shares in Inter Link suspended as bid talks falter

12 Jun 2007

Trading in the shares of Inter Link Foods has been suspended this morning (12 June) as the UK baker prepares to clarify its financial position.

UK: Shares in Inter Link suspended as bid talks falter

12 Jun 2007

Trading in the shares of Inter Link Foods has been suspended this morning (12 June) as the UK baker prepares to clarify its financial position.

UK: Debts must be reduced, says Inter Link chairman

25 May 2007

Inter Link Foods chairman Jeremy Hamer has insisted the business will have to be refinanced even if the UK bakery group is not taken over.

UK: Inter Link, McCambridge return to the table

23 May 2007

Inter Link Foods has reached an agreement with potential suitor McCambridge, the Irish food group, that should allow access to the UK baker’s books.

UPDATE: UK/IRELAND: Inter Link issues ultimatum to McCambridge

22 May 2007

Inter Link Foods has hit back against claims that it is unfairly blocking potential suitor McCambridge from gaining access to the company’s books.

IRELAND/UK: McCambridge in Inter Link threat

22 May 2007

Irish food group McCambridge has threatened to cool its interest in UK baker Inter Link Foods. McCambridge today (22 May) accused Inter Link of adopting an “unreasonable stance” towards the takeover talks and access to the company’s books.

UK/IRELAND: Inter Link takeover talks stall

21 May 2007

Prospective takeover talks between Inter Link Foods and suitor McCambridge, the Irish food group, have stalled over a confidentiality agreement, just-food understands.

UK/IRELAND: Inter Link takeover talks stall

21 May 2007

Prospective takeover talks between Inter Link Foods and suitor McCambridge, the Irish food group, have stalled over a confidentiality agreement, just-food understands.

UK: Trade, private equity groups eye Inter Link

18 May 2007

Trade and private equity groups have declared an interest in Inter Link Foods, the chairman of the UK bakery group has told just-food.

UK: Trade, private equity groups eye Inter Link

18 May 2007

Trade and private equity groups have declared an interest in Inter Link Foods, the chairman of the UK bakery group has told just-food.

UK: Interest in UK baker Inter Link intensifies

17 May 2007

Inter Link Foods today (17 May) claimed that other parties outside Irish food McCambridge are showing interest in the company.

UK: Interest in UK baker Inter Link intensifies

17 May 2007

Inter Link Foods today (17 May) claimed that other parties outside Irish food McCambridge are showing interest in the company.

UPDATE: UK: Inter Link working on revival amid bid interest

9 May 2007

The current management at Inter Link Foods believes it can revive the company’s fortunes, the chairman of the UK-based bakery group said today (9 May). Jeremy Hamer told just-food that Inter Link executives wanted to work towards a recovery despite possible takeover interest from one of the company’s largest shareholders.

UPDATE: UK: Inter Link working on revival amid bid interest

9 May 2007

The current management at Inter Link Foods believes it can revive the company’s fortunes, the chairman of the UK-based bakery group said today (9 May). Jeremy Hamer told just-food that Inter Link executives wanted to work towards a recovery despite possible takeover interest from one of the company’s largest shareholders.

UK: Bid target Inter Link in executive setback

9 May 2007

Inter Link Foods has received a blow after its prospective finance director decided against taking the position. The ailing company, which is in takeover talks with Irish food group McCambridge, said today (9 May) that Brendan Hynes had formally turned down the job offer.

UK: Ex-Premier Foods exec joins Inter Link as CEO

1 May 2007

Inter Link Foods has appointed former Premier Foods executive Ian Croxford as chief executive, the UK company has announced.

UK: Inter Link forced to wait on finance director

16 Apr 2007

Inter Link Foods has been forced to push back the start date for its recently appointed finance director.