Deal or no deal
Who might be in the race for UK sports-nutrition business Grenade?
Dean Best weighs up the possible runners and riders for Grenade, the UK sports-nutrition business that could be set for…
Why Nestle is seen at front of pack in Horlicks race
Some major names in the food and drinks industries are said to have eyed up the GlaxoSmithKline assets under review -…
Why Kraft Heinz should steer clear of Campbell
It is coming up to 18 months since Unilever spurned Kraft Heinz's advances and, ever since, the market has been speculating…
Should Nestle buy Hain Celestial?
Nestle was this week reportedly said to be eyeing a possible takeover bid for US natural and organic products group…
Who could buy Danone’s Stonyfield business? – analysis
Danone said yesterday (12 April) its acquisition of natural food company WhiteWave Foods was final. The announcement comes less than two…
Which companies could be eyeing up Reckitt Benckiser’s condiments? – analysis
Reckitt Benckiser, the UK consumer goods group behind brands including Durex condoms and Flash bleach (and, soon, Enfamil infant formula)…
Who will have their Weetabix? – analysis
Almost five years after Bright Food snapped up a majority stake in Weetabix, the state-backed Chinese group is said to…
Who could swoop for Diamond Foods?
Diamond Foods side-stepped market talk it has put itself up for sale and even suggested it would be open to…
Deal or no deal: Will Bonduelle swoop for Green Giant?
With General Mills apparently preparing to sell its Green Giant brand, Bonduelle is rumoured to be looking at a bid.…
Deal or no deal: How Findus acquisition would benefit Nomad
Since Nomad Holdings announced it had acquired European frozen food firm Iglo Group, the market has been waiting for the…