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Articles, news and analysis on UK and European growth companies operating in the food and drink sectors.

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Luke Johnson’s Risk Capital Partners backs Bread

Private equity firm Risk Capital Partners has invested in artisan bakery Bread with the company’s management team and the founders of retail bakery GAIL’s.

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Lyceum Capital takes bite out of EAT
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Growth investor Lyceum Capital has acquired a controlling stake in food and coffee take-away business EAT ahead of a programme to ramp up store roll-out and brand development.

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Wagamama in secondary buy-out

Wagamama, a Japanese-style noodle bar chain, has been bought by private equity firm Duke Street.

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Chase Distillery signs Spanish agent

Farmer turned entrepreneur William Chase has signed an exclusive import agreement with alcohol distributor Primeras Marcas for the sale of its apple gin in Spain.

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Exponent and Intermediate buy into food

Private equity firms Exponent Private Equity and Intermediate Capital Group have agreed to buy the meat-free business of Premier Foods for £205 million.

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Caffè Nero in £99 million refinancing

Caffè Nero has secured a £99 million funding package to refinance existing facilities and to open an additional 50 stores this year.

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Double exit for Risk Capital

Private equity investment group, Risk Capital Partners, has announced it has completed two end-of year exits in Seafood Holdings and Interquest Group.

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William Chase ‘divorces’ Tyrrells Crisps

William Chase, founder of Tyrrells Crisps, has sold his remaining shares in the premium crisp brand to private equity firm Langholm Capital, commenting that he feels 'broken hearted' over the sale.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Don’t put marketing before product

Green & Black's former chief marketer reveals how he grow the company from £3 million to £55 million.

News

Carlo Spetale: my best business decision

In early 2002 I found myself at a crossroads.

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Benjoy in seed fundraising

Children's food company Benjoy Nutrition has raised a six-figure sum from investors including the South East Seed Fund.

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ISIS-backed Enotria in acquisition

Wine distributor Enotria, which is backed by venture capitalist ISIS Equity Partners, has bought Bath-based Great Western Wine Company.

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