The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed its clearance of Boparan’s proposed acquisition of two feed mill sites, located in Burston and Radstock, which are currently owned by ForFarmers.

The CMA’s inquiry was conducted in two phases. Following the Phase 1 investigation, the authority concluded that the purchase of the Radstock site did not raise competition concerns, and as a result, the sale of this mill has already been completed.

However, concerns remained regarding the Burston mill, leading to a Phase 2 inquiry.

During the second phase, the CMA found that while the acquisition would reduce the available capacity for manufacturing chicken feed for poultry suppliers in the East Anglia region, suppliers would still have alternatives and the ability to switch providers.

As a result, Kirstin Baker, Chair of the independent inquiry group, stated:
“Having assessed the evidence and feedback to our interim report, which suggested that competition would not be harmed, we have given this acquisition clearance to proceed.”

For further details, see: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-clears-poultry-feed-deal