CMA clears poultry feed deal

On March 19, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued an update regarding CMA clears poultry feed deal. The CMA's independent inquiry group has cleared Boparan's proposed purchase of ForFarmers' Burston and Radstock feed mill sites following a Phase 2 investigation. The investigation found that Boparan's purchase could reduce capacity for chicken feed manufacture in East Anglia, but suppliers still have choice due to competition from other providers. The inquiry group concluded that the merger would not lead to a substantial lessening of competition.