UK: Bart expands in wet ingredients with OTP Foods buy
UK herbs and spices supplier The Bart Ingredients Co. has decided to expand its wet ingredients business with the acquisition of local firm OTP Foods.
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just-food’s review of 2013: the trends that shaped 2013 M&A
M&A levels remained relatively subdued in 2013. Growing private-equity interest and something of a shift in capital flows to mature markets have been significant trends shaping the M&A landscape. While gaining routes-to-market in emerging economies has remained key for strategic buyers. Katy Askew examines some of the stand-out deals of the past 12 months.
Editor’s choice: the highlights on just-food last week
The spat between UK retailers Sainsbury's and Tesco grabbed this week's headlines after the country's advertising watchdog ruled in favour of the latter's price comparison scheme.
UK: Crisp maker Tyrrells sold to PE firm Investcorp
Bahrain-based private-equity firm Investcorp has snapped up UK crisp business Tyrrells from fellow buy-out house Langholm Capital for GBP100m.
just the answer – The Bart Ingredients Co. CEO David Collard
UK herbs and spices business The Bart Ingredients Company has gone through something of an overhaul since ex-Kerry Group and Glisten executive David Collard took the helm two years ago. Dean Best met with Collard to discuss the relaunch of the Bart brand and the broadening of its portfolio amid what he called the most competitive trading conditions in 20 years.
UK: Langholm’s auction of Tyrrells progressing
Private-equity group Langholm Capital is examining bids for UK crisp maker Tyrrells, just-food understands. The auction process is progressing and the deal is expected to net Langholm in the region…
JAPAN/UK: Crisp firm Tyrrells secures 7-11 listing
Tyrrells, the UK crisp manufacturer, has secured another overseas listing with a deal to sell products at 7-11 stores in Japan. The company said it had agreed a deal to…
Editor’s choice: the highlights on just-food this week
Plum Organics this week joined Happy Family and Ella's Kitchen as three organic baby food brands set to have new, multinational owners. Campbell Soup Co. is to buy Plum, joining…
Deal or no deal: UK crisp firm Tyrrells could attract snack majors
Private-equity firm Langholm Capital was this week reported to have put UK crisp group Tyrrells on the market. Langholm has declined to comment on the reports but the investment firm are…
UK: Langholm “puts crisp firm Tyrrells up for sale”
Langholm Capital, the owner of UK crisp group Tyrrells, has declined to comment on reports it has put the company up for sale. The UK private-equity firm, which acquired the…
BRICs: Tyrrells sees long-term opportunity in India, China
UK crisp manufacturer Tyrrells has insisted it believes it can build its fledgling businesses in the emerging markets of India and China. The company, which operates in around 50 markets…
