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Activist investor Starboard tightens noose on Lamb Weston

In a letter to Lamb Weston’s board, Starboard said the company is at a “critical juncture” and must first “reestablish the foundation of its story”.

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Premium Brands’ activist investor flags share-price upside on target fixes

Alta Fox suggests the shares are undervalued and could be propped up by 2027 EBITDA and free cash flow targets.

T&G Global enters sale talks for NZ, Fiji and Pacific fresh produce units

The group’s founders, the Turner family, would acquire T&G’s New Zealand fresh produce unit.

Ireland’s East Coast Bakehouse acquired by Danish biscuit maker Bisca

Private equity-owned Bisca will operate East Coast Bakehouse as a standalone subsidiary.

Calidad Pascual sells milk factory to pizza maker Casa Tarradellas

Casa Tarradellas plans to convert the Gurb facility in Barcelona to mozzarella production.

“Operational rigour” pays dividends for The Magnum Ice Cream volumes

The Magnum Ice Cream Co’s first-quarter volume growth accelerated to 2.9% from 1.4% a year earlier.

Private-equity firm KKR said to be eyeing disposal of Flora Food Group

KKR acquired Flora Food Group’s business in EMEA from FMCG giant Unilever in 2018 for around €6.8bn ($7.9bn).

Hershey sales up on pricing as “elasticity” eats into volumes

The US snacks giant’s first-quarter sales were also given a boost by its acquisition of organic firm LesserEvil.

Finsbury Food Group acquires snacks maker Flower & White

"This acquisition strengthens our direct-to-consumer platform and adds exciting capability in sweet treats and better-for-you snacking," John Duffy, chief executive at Finsbury Food Group, said.