Premier Foods to acquire Merchant Gourmet in £48 million deal
LONDON: Premier Foods said Thursday it has agreed to acquire Merchant Gourmet, a premium brand known for healthy, ready-to-eat meals, in a £48 million ($61 million) deal aimed at accelerating its growth strategy. The acquisition, expected to close on Sept. 1, will see Premier Foods take full ownership of the brand, which specializes in microwaveable…