08:36 AM EDT, 10/29/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The UK's Competition and Markets Authority launched a merger inquiry into ABP Food Group Unlimited's completed acquisition of an indirect minority stake in Extra Detail, the parent company of beef processor Dovecote Park. The regulator said Thursday it is examining whether the deal resulted in a a relevant merger situation and, if so, whether it could substantially lessen market competition in the UK. The CMA has until Dec. 27 to decide whether it will proceed with a phase 2 investigation.

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