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The QLM Search Beverage Practice is attending Imbibe Live today. It is such a vibrant event, showcasing some incredible brands and product innovations that will be hitting our shelves soon. Anyone for Orange Wine? Anjali Douglas the team loved your presentation! Thank you to Lucy Britner, Maggie Macpherson, Tom Khan-Lavin & Alex Holbrook for sharing some great insights into the trends across off-trade. Be sure to say hello to the team if you see them, Kevin Snowdon James Powell Gemma Everitt Emily Lewry-Dawson

Partner in Pet Food (PPF) welcomes CVC Funds as its new majority shareholder István Szőke, CVC: “We have been tracking this company for over a decade and have been impressed by its transformation into a pan European champion under Gerald’s leadership. While PPF represents our first Hungary headquartered investment, we have significant experience in the broader region and the sector through existing investments in our global private equity business.” Jakub Canda, CVC: “This is an exciting opportunity to invest in a company with an outstanding track record and proven business model. We are very impressed with the quality of the management team and their ability to continue generating growth ahead of the market over many years and through cycles. We are looking forward to supporting the company in its next phase of growth and in particular with larger M&A.” Gerald Kühr, CEO of Partner in Pet Food, said: “We are delighted that CVC will become our new majority shareholder as we continue our successful premiumisation strategy supplemented by an accelerated M&A path, which we started four years ago. In CVC, we welcome a partner that is fully supportive of our passion for people and pets in a healthy environment and this will enhance our ability to continue producing healthy products for our end consumers. My colleagues and I are looking forward to the next chapter of PPF’s successful growth journey with CVC.” https://lnkd.in/ePFAmdDp

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New NOMADIC Fuel Up, a complete meal to go, is now available in SPAR UK. Dairy-based. Great taste. 33g protein. We’re Ready When You Are. #nomadic #npd #innovation #newlisting #hardwork #easyfood #foodtogo #convenience #completemealdrink

Congratulations to Simon Wookey who has been named as the new CEO for Samworth Brothers 👏 Chairman Mark Samworth has commented "Samworth Brothers is well positioned for the future, and in the years to come the business will benefit from his development of our modernisation programme”. #foodandbeveragenews #newappointments #qlmsearch

Further developments this morning, it has been reported that Carlsberg Group is on the verge of submitting a 3rd takeover bid for Britvic plc. PepsiCo have given the potential deal its blessing and an improved 3rd offer could come as early as this week... #foodandbeveragenews #qlmsearch #acquisitions #growth

Pernod Ricard has built a leader through #mergersandacquisitions. Today it is a group that generates 11.5 billion euros in revenue (12 month trailing), 60% gross margin, 3.2 billion euros of EBITDA and 2 billion of net profit. Not bad 😎 infographic Quartr

Carlsberg Group is looking to capture long-term growth opportunities with the purchase of Britvic plc. However, after a rejected improved offer, will another formal offer be made or will there be no deal? #foodandbeveragenews #growth #acquisitions #qlmsearch https://lnkd.in/gCPsmj3w