AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoM&A Shock in Ingredients: Ingredion has offered £2.74bn (US$3.71bn) to buy Tate & Lyle in a cash-and-dividend deal at 595p per share, a 64% premium, with UK takeover rules now setting a June 11 deadline for a formal move or withdrawal. Processed Meat Watch: Waitrose says demand for nitrite-free ham is surging—nitrite-free ham launched after searches quadrupled, and sales have already beaten forecasts. Pub Pressure: Experts warn classic pub staples like pie and mash may be cut or removed as landlords juggle energy, wage and food-cost squeezes. Inflation Glimmer: UK inflation is expected to ease to 3% in April before hovering near 4% for the rest of 2026, with food inflation forecast to slow. On-the-ground Food & Drink: A chicken QSR, Zinglet, opens its first UK site in Birkenhead, while Dogs Trust’s National Dog Survey returns, reflecting how everyday routines keep shifting.
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