The Irish Competition Authority cleared a merger in the processed foods industry subject to the divestment of a branded food business (Premier Foods/RHM)

Baller, Silja

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5 Feb 2007

The Irish Competition Authority cleared a merger in the processed foods industry subject to the divestment of a branded food business (Premier Foods/RHM)

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Irish Competition Authority - ICA - Premier Foods plc/RHM plc, 05 02 2007

The operation On 5 February 2007 the Irish Competition Authority (ICA) cleared the acquisition by Premier Foods plc (“Premier”) of RHM plc (“RHM”), subject to Premier divesting its Erin brand. Both companies are active in the market for processed foods. Premier manufactures and distributes a wide range of foods under various brand names. These include: Campbell's (soups, meatballs,

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Silja Baller
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Silja Baller, The Irish Competition Authority cleared a merger in the processed foods industry subject to the divestment of a branded food business (Premier Foods/RHM), 5 February 2007, e-Competitions February 2007, Art. N° 20892

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