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Nestlé presses ahead with bottled water carve-out as private equity circles €5bn business

Nestlé presses ahead with bottled water carve-out as private equity circles €5bn business

The Swiss giant has invited first-round bids for the water unit, valued at around €5 billion, according to sources, with Rothschild advising on the transaction.

Coca-Cola abandons Costa Coffee sale - Financial Times reports

Coca-Cola abandons Costa Coffee sale - Financial Times reports

According to reports, Coca-Cola has halted its plans to sell Costa Coffee, the UK-based coffee chain that it acquired for $5.1 billion back in 2018.

Pernod Ricard sells US Mumm Napa sparkling wine business to Trinchero

Pernod Ricard sells US Mumm Napa sparkling wine business to Trinchero

Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to sell its Mumm Napa sparkling wine activities in the US to California-based wine and spirits company Trinchero.

Coca-Cola’s proposed Costa Coffee sale faces uncertainty as talks with TDR Capital falter – FT

Coca-Cola’s proposed Costa Coffee sale faces uncertainty as talks with TDR Capital falter – FT

Coca-Cola’s plans to sell Costa Coffee are at risk of being abandoned, according to the Financial Times, as negotiations with private equity firm TDR Capital encounter difficulties over valuation.

Nestlé reportedly considering sale of Blue Bottle Coffee

Nestlé reportedly considering sale of Blue Bottle Coffee

Nestlé is reportedly exploring the sale of its premium coffee chain, Blue Bottle Coffee, as part of a broader review initiated by new CEO Philipp Navratil.

Unilever sells Graze to Candy Kittens' parent company Katjes International

Unilever sells Graze to Candy Kittens' parent company Katjes International

Unilever has announced the sale of its healthier snacking brand, Graze, to Katjes International, the parent company of the popular candy brand Candy Kittens.

Fonterra farmers approve $4.22bn sale of Mainland Group to Lactalis

Fonterra farmers approve $4.22bn sale of Mainland Group to Lactalis

Fonterra’s farmer shareholders have approved the sale of its consumer and associated businesses, known as the Mainland Group, to dairy giant Lactalis for $4.22bn.

B&G Foods divests Green Giant brand in Canada to Nortera Foods

B&G Foods divests Green Giant brand in Canada to Nortera Foods

B&G Foods has announced the sale of its Green Giant and Le Sieur frozen and shelf-stable vegetable product lines in Canada to Nortera Foods.

Coca-Cola Company sells controlling stake in African bottler to Coca-Cola HBC

Coca-Cola Company sells controlling stake in African bottler to Coca-Cola HBC

The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have announced the sale of a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to Coca-Cola HBC.

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