Greencore-Bakkavor deal may see deeper UK probe
( October 27, 2025, 07:29 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Greencore Group's buyout of convenience-food business peer Bakkavor Group may be referred for a deeper UK probe after the UK antitrust regulator found competition concerns in its initial investigation. The Competition and Markets Authority said that the parties have until Nov. 3 to offer a solution that might be acceptable to prevent a phase II review.Statement follows....
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