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CMA flags Northern Ireland concerns in ABF and Hovis merger
The UK’s competition watchdog has provisionally cleared key aspects of the proposed merger between Associated British Foods (ABF) and Hovis, while raising specific competition concerns in Northern Ireland.
CMA fast-tracks AB Foods' Hovis acquisition to Phase 2 investigation
By bypassing the Phase 1 investigation, the CMA aims to expedite the process, benefiting both ABF and Hovis as they seek regulatory clearance for the acquisition.
CMA flags competition concerns in Vandemoortele-Délifrance merger
This merger, formalised under a Share Purchase Agreement signed in June 2025, is now under scrutiny as the CMA prepares for a possible Phase 2 investigation.
Greencore and Bakkavor deal closer to completion as CMA's concerns addressed
To resolve the CMA’s concerns, the businesses offered remedies – specifically, Greencore offered to sell its only chilled sauce and soups manufacturing plant in Bristol, UK.
Greencore-Bakkavor merger faces antitrust scrutiny in the UK
The CMA indicated the merger could reduce competition in the supply of own-label chilled sauces, positioning the combined entity as one of the largest UK suppliers.
CMA opens investigation into Greencore and Bakkavor merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an inquiry into the proposed acquisition of Bakkavor Group by Greencore Group, a significant move in the UK food manufacturing sector.
