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Food and drink M&A outlook for 2025

Food and drink M&A outlook for 2025

By William Dodds

As 2025 approaches, James Scallan and Javier Chiquero of investment bank Houlihan Lokey assess the current food and drink industry mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape and discuss what lies ahead in the new year.

Ty Nant expands its UK influence with duo of acquisitions

Ty Nant expands its UK influence with duo of acquisitions

By Gwen Ridler

Premium bottled water brand Ty Nant has acquired Fonthill Water and Decantae Mineral Water from the US-based Primo Water Corporation, expanding its reach in the UK and cementing itself as the country’s fastest growing bottled water company.

Unilever completes £40m investment into Burton site

Unilever completes £40m investment into Burton site

By Bethan Grylls

Unilever’s largest UK food factory in Burton has seen a five-year transformation period, following a £40m investment which brings its UK condiments production into one specialist hub.

Food Manufacture has a new website

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Food Manufacture has a new website

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture has unveiled a brand-new website as part of our continued commitment to developing top-tier digital offerings.

Alternative protein innovation falls

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Alternative protein innovation falls

By Bethan Grylls

Innovation in plant-based and cultivated meat has dropped, according to the latest patent data from Appleyard Lees.

Kepak acquires Summit Foods

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Kepak acquires Summit Foods

By Gwen Ridler

Meat processor Kepak has acquired chilled and frozen convenience food firm Summit Foods for an undisclosed sum.

Snacking category outlook: M&A activity on the rise

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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...

Budget reaction from food and drink industry

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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.

Sysco acquires Campbell’s Prime Meat

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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 secures £15m investment

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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.