United Biscuits (UB) is a leading European manufacturer of biscuits. Pladis (UK) Limited is trading name of United Biscuits.
Until the sale of UB subsidiary KP Snacks to Intersnack - an agreement announced in December of 2012 - United Biscuits was also a leading manufacturer of nuts and savory snacks.
United Biscuits is owned by Blackstone and PAI, who acquired United Bisuits in 2006 for £1.6bn from a private consortium that acquired the company in 2000, when it was listed on the London stock exchange.
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October 07, 2010
Bright Food: Why a Chinese food company wants to gobble up Western outfits
Bright Food is a hungry company. The Shanghai government-controlled firm is reportedly among the bidders for GNC, an American nutrition-supplement chain.From the archive
September 26, 2010
China's Bright Food in talks to buy United Biscuits
China's leading consumer group, Bright Food, has emerged as one of the frontrunners to acquire UB, which is being sold by its private equity owners Blackstone and PAI. A takeover would attract attention from British politicians worried about the incre...From the archive
August 25, 2010
McCoy’s introduces curry promotion
United Biscuits UK, a leading manufacturer of biscuits, snacks and cakes, is launching a new McCoy's promotion on its handypack range.From the archive
August 22, 2010
Campbell Soup may bid for biscuit activities of United Biscuits
Campbell Soup Co., is reportedly looking into making a bid worth $2.3 billion to acquire the largest portion of British food company United Biscuits, according to a media report Sunday.From the archive
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