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Several significant deals within the snacking category have taken place during 2024. Credit: Getty / rudisill

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Snacking category outlook: M&A activity on the rise

By William Dodds

As we emerge from an incredibly trying period for the food and drink industry, 2024 has seen several high profile deals take place. James Scallan, managing director of Houlihan Lokey’s consumer group, explains why the snacking category in particular is...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Budget in front of MPs on 30 October. Credit: House of Commons

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Budget reaction from food and drink industry

By William Dodds

Figures from across the food and drink manufacturing sector have reacted to the 2024 Autumn Budget, announced on 30 October by chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Campbell's Prime Meat joins Sysco GB following acquisition. Credit: Sysco GB

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Sysco acquires Campbell’s Prime Meat

By Bethan Grylls

Sysco GB has added Scottish specialist meat supplier Campbell Prime’s Meat into its fold, acquiring the business for an undisclosed sum.

Pure Pet Food has secured a £15m investment in a funding round led by Felix Capital. Image: Getty / Su Arslanoglu

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Pure Pet Food secures £15m investment

By Gwen Ridler

Pure Pet Food has secured £15m of investment to help support growing demand after a period of rapid growth for the business.

The £700,000 laboratory provides 3D imaging and metrology services. Image credit: RSSL

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New £700k 3D imaging and metrology lab opens in Reading

By Michelle Perrett

Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) is focusing on expanding its laboratory services after investing £700k in a new laboratory providing a suite of advanced 3D imaging and metrology services.

The total value of food and drink deals was nearly £6bn in Q2 2024. Image: Getty, Wasan Tita

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Food M&A on the rise as total value hits £6bn

By Gwen Ridler

Food and drink mergers and acquisitions were up by a third in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, as the total value of deals rose to nearly £6bn thanks to high profile transactions from the likes of Carlsberg and Newlat.

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