It will come as no surprise to those following the food industry news to learn that two of the top five most-read stories on just-food this week are about the potential sale of UK snack and biscuit maker United Biscuits.The prospect of a deal, despite the fact that it is still to be confirmed by the company itself, has captured the imagination as only a large M&A move can. Along with the rumours over the possible change of ownership at French yoghurt maker Yoplait and reported bids for John West... ...Read more »

US investment group Trilantic Capital is understood to have put its European seafood unit, MWBrands, up for sale. The firm’s interests include UK tuna brand John West, French business Petit Navire and Italian operations Mareblu. The company is not related to Australia’s John West, which is wholly owned by Simplot. The group also has seafood processing facilities in Ghana, The Seychelles, Douarnenez, France and Peniche, Portugal. The Liverpool-based John West business is said to be up... ...Read more »