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Italy’s largest coffee group by sales, Lavazza now have the capacity to spend up to €2bn on acquisitions to further its global ambitions within a strong industry dominated by Nestlé and JAB of Switzerland. Lavazza Chief executive, Antonio Baravalle said: “If we want to be independent in this big consolidation process, there is only one possibility – to grow. Either you sell or you grow, there is no other alternative.” Mr Baravalle… Read More
Recent industry analysis has highlighted a number of complex and significant trends within the consumer goods sector. In a sector powered by names such as Nestlé, Pepsi and Unilever, research shows that R+D budgets are diminishing as a share of revenues, particularly in comparison with highly innovative sectors such as technology. This trend is coupled with the progress made by smaller, newer brands which are eating into the market share in a… Read More
American beauty giant Estée Lauder is no stranger to M&A. The company, founded by its namesake in 1946, already owns a number of the beauty industry’s most popular and largest brands, including MAC, Clinique, La Mer and Jo Malone. However, it is the beauty powerhouse’s latest acquisition of cosmetics company Too Faced, for a reported $1.45bn, which has captured the interest of industry commentators. The purchase of Too Faced, a popular brand… Read More
Amid worldwide market uncertainty and unprecedented political upheaval, it’s reassuring to know that there is some good news in the world of mergers and acquisitions. We take a look at how FMCG M&A over the last year has brought strength to the market. FMCG giants The top 50 FMCG companies in the world had a combined income of $1,177bn in 2014, with the number one-ranked company, Nestlé, earning $100.2 in sales alone…. Read More