ABF buys remaining share in Illovo for £262M
Associated British Foods (ABF), has reached agreement to acquire the remaining interest in Illovo, the South African sugar company, for £262M.
Archives for April 7, 2016
Premier targets growth, as bid talks continue
Premier Foods set out big growth plans this week, while reporting “constructive” talks with US spice manufacturer McCormick, which wants to buy the Mr Kipling manufacturer.
2 Sisters and Dunbia deal may spark ‘competition probe’
A joint venture deal between 2 Sisters and Dunbia could face scrutiny from competition authorities, as well as raise concerns from supermarkets, according to City analyst Shore Capital.
Co-op boss demands 60% pay cut – for himself!
The head of The Co-operative Group has insisted on a 60% reduction in his overall remuneration package, after claiming the business was “on the right track”.
Lean webinar
Retailers’ interest in lean manufacturing is ‘massive opportunity’
Food and drink retailers’ growing interest in lean manufacturing is a “massive opportunity” for manufacturers, according to Lauras International, which is sponsoring Food Manufacture’s free, one-hour webinar focusing on the topic at 11am on Tuesday April 26.