Musgrave/Doyles Veg Prep
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Musgrave Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Musgrave Group plc, of sole control of Doyles Veg Prep Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:1 August 2023
- Publication date:1 August 2023
- Economic sector:Manufacturing - C
- Economic sub-sector:Manufacture of food products - C.10
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.23.036 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 118 KBM.23.036 Merger Announcement PDF | 118 KB - Opens in new window
M.23.036 DeterminationPDF | 224 KBM.23.036 Determination PDF | 224 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Musgrave Limited
Musgrave Limited is a wholesaler-franchisor which operates through franchise agreements with independently owned retail stores. Musgrave Limited, through its subsidiaries, also owns and operates a number of retail grocery stores in the State including a number of SuperValu, Centra and Donnybrook Fair branded supermarket stores. Musgrave Limited also operates cash and carry and retail outlets in Ireland and Spain, developed to meet the needs of independent retailers, foodservice professionals and consumers.
Doyles Veg Prep Limited
Doyles Veg Prep Limited supplies fresh produce to customers in the food service industry from a temperature-controlled facility in Clondalkin, Co. Dublin using a combination of hand and machine cutting to prepare a range of prepared produce. Doyles Veg Prep Limited has a product range of over 400 products with its primarily focus on the supply of fresh fruit, vegetables, exotics, salads, juices, cheese and dairy products. Doyles Veg Prep Limited supply to a variety of different customers in the food service industry such as hotels, catering companies and bars and restaurants.
Contacts
Jason McGoldrick jasonmcgoldrick@ccpc.ie
Iseult O'Kelly iseultokelly@ccpc.ie
