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Kettle Foods completes snack acquisition

By Matt Atherton

Kettle Foods has completed the acquisition of premium snack business Metcalfe’s skinny, after acquiring 26% of the company in January this year.

Chairman appointed at Noble Foods Group

By Gwen Ridler

Egg processor Noble Foods Group – which also owns the premium dessert brand Gü – has appointed John Gildersleeve as its new chairman.

Apprentices key for rural food firms: Tyrrells boss

By Rick Pendrous

Food and drink businesses in rural areas could benefit significantly by setting up apprenticeship programmes, claims the boss of Tyrrells, the crisp producer recently sold to US popcorn maker Amplify Snack Brands for £300M.