1. CPG: Food

James Hall Group acquires Ann Forshaw’s Alston Dairy

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Lancashire brand Ann Forshaw’s and its associated Alston Dairy has been acquired by the James Hall group of companies. The acquisition sees the group expand its portfolio of food manufacturing businesses in the North West to five, adding Ann Forshaw’s Alston Dairy to Clayton Park Bakery, Fazila Foods, Graham Eyes Butchers, and the Great Northern …

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