M/19/039 – BWG/Heaney Meats
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition whereby BWG Foods Unlimited Company will acquire sole control of Heaney Meats Catering Co. Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday November 28, 2019 | Friday, January 10, 2020 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| BWG Foods Unlimited Company | BWG Foods Unlimited Company is involved in the wholesale distribution of food and grocery goods to its affiliated stores and to stores operated by independent retailers. It is also involved in the wholesale distribution of food and beverages to foodservice customers and to the licensed trade. BWG Foods Unlimited Company also operates a distribution centre and a number of cash and carry outlets in the State. |
| Heaney Meats Catering Co. Limited | Heaney Meats Catering Co. Limited is an Irish meat supplier to foodservice operators. Heaney Meats is primarily active in the supply of fresh meat to hotels, restaurants, catering operators, and some public institutions across the island of Ireland. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Foodservice | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, December 11, 2019 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Barry O'Donnell | Email: barryodonnell@ccpc.ie |
| Craig Whelan | Email: craigwhelan@ccpc.ie |
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