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Weetabix Food Company has acquired Lacka Foods, owner of the Űfit high-protein shake brand. Backed by Weetabix owner Post Holdings, the deal is expected to create growth opportunities for Lacka Foods both in the UK and in international markets. The two companies' operations will remain separate, with Lacka Foods' management team continuing to run the business. Austin Bailey, founder and managing director of Lacka Foods, said: “Securing investment from a like-minded British business and family favourite such as Weetabix is a transformational step in the Lacka Foods story, and will help accelerate our pace of growth in a rapidly expanding category both here in the UK and internationally”. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.