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CMA clears path for Greencore’s £1.2bn Bakkavor merger after factory sale 

The Competition & Markets Authority has accepted Greencore’s plan to sell its Bristol sauces and soups plant, paving the way for its £1.2bn takeover of chilled food rival Bakkavor. The merger is expected to complete in early 2026.

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