GREECE - Vivartia strengthens its position in the Greek food market

MIG's food and beverage investment arm, Vivartia, is preparing a bid for the Everest group and Olympic catering, both Athens-listed food service companies. The deal will be done through newly created holding company Alkmini Catering. Vivartia owns 51% of Alkmini Catering and Greek entrepreneur Laventios Freris holds the balance.