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The second most popular news article of the second half, was "Premier Foods remains tight-lipped on Brookes Avana sale rumours" (July 1).
Premier Foods refused to comment on rumours that it was close to selling its own-label chilled foods and cake business RF Brookes and Avana Bakeries to a major industry rival.
A source told FoodManufacture.co.uk that Northern Foods/2 Sisters Food Group and Greencore had held meetings with Premier Foods to discuss a potential purchase of Brookes Avana, although both potential suitors declined to comment.
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What happened next? On December 8, Premier Foods sold RF Brookes and Avana Bakeries to Ranjit Boparan’s 2 Sisters for £30M.