Amplify Snack Brands, the US snack business, this week announced its biggest takeover to date, with a deal to buy UK crisp firm Tyrrells from private-equity firm Investcorp. US bakery giant Flowers Foods issued a profit warning alongside news it has hired Accenture to help with a review of the business. And meat giant OSI Group outlined plans to take control of Dutch convenience food firm Baho Food.
Amplify Snack Brands buys UK crisp maker Tyrrells
US-based Amplify Snack Brands has struck a deal to buy UK crisp maker Tyrrells from Bahrain-based private-equity firm Investcorp in a cash-and-shares deal worth GBP300m (US$392m).
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Flowers Foods announces business review amid “challenging” trading
Flowers Foods has announced a “comprehensive business and operational review” amid what the US baked goods group called “increased competitive activity and weak demand”.
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By GlobalDataOSI Group to buy control of Dutch meat firm Baho Food
US meat processor OSI Group plans to take a “controlling stake” in privately-owned Dutch firm Baho Food, which supplies convenience foods to 18 markets in Europe.
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Canada’s Olymel to cut meat processing jobs
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WhiteWave Foods reveals Mexico acquisition
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