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Premier Foods open to seasonality-linked M&A as grocery sales wither

The UK hot weather caused temporary disruption at the group’s treats factory as branded grocery growth cooled.

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Hot UK summer pushes Kanes Foods into administration

In August, drought-related supply issues affected trading during the company’s busy summer season, PwC said.

Pizza maker Valsa gets new private-equity investor

Aksìa and PX3 Partners completed a “joint-control investment” in Valsa alongside its management team.

Andriani buys private-label sauces supplier Pu-Ma

Andriani said the deal marks its entry into new ambient categories.

Conagra Brands to shed 442 jobs as Missouri plant closes

The Macon facility is earmarked for closure on 15 January, according to a WARN notice.

Unilever/McCormick merger: UK regulator seeks remedies to allay competition fears

If no remedies are offered, or the CMA deems them "insufficient", the deal will move to an in-depth Phase 2 probe.

Hain Celestial flags “going concern” risk unless debt agreement secured

Bankruptcy, a wind-down or liquidation would be options, Hain Celestial said in a SEC filing.

EU pushes ahead with plan to ban caged hen egg farming

End the Cage Age coalition welcomed the ‘leaked’ proposals but criticised the lengthy implementation period.

Ex-Camposol CEO joins fellow fruit group Unifrutti

Gómez Bazán succeeds interim CEO Svet Varadzhakov, who will remain a member of Unifrutti’s board.

Cereals, soft drinks hit hardest by UK nutrient rule change – study

Under the revised model, 72% of the 15,514 supermarket products analysed were classified as failing, up from 58%.