Deal in Focus: Ardian merges Spanish bakeries Berlys and Bellsolà
French fund manager Ardian has acquired Spanish private-equity-backed bakery business Berlys and its competitor Bellsolà as part of a consolidation play in the frozen products market. Amedeo Goria reports
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