Food and drink sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity slowed in the first quarter (Q1) of 2017, according to the latest research from financial adviser Grant Thornton UK.
Food and drink sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A) climbed by 11% in the first quarter of this year, with 51 deals completed, according to business consultancy Grant Thornton.
A series of food and drink ‘mega-deals’ will result in this year’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector activity being at its highest since 2007, with international deals dominating, a financial advisory firm has claimed.
Food industry deals driven by overseas investors doubled in number in 2014’s first quarter, versus the same period last year, with overall investment reaching £833M, according to Grant Thornton.
Food and drink manufacturers could look forward to more support from government to help them lift their exports, following the results of a new study commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
The search for a buyer for Highland Toffee firm, New McCowans is hotting up after administrators Grant Thornton confirmed they are in discussions with interested parties.
