A drop in share price at chilled foods giant Greencore could spark up renewed interest, according to city analysts. Greencore, which supplies retailers Asda and Marks & Spencer, has been the subject of takeover talks since October. The Yorkshire Pudding business experienced what it described as “a challenging year” as the firm upgraded the ovens at its Leeds manufacturing site following the devastating fire in March 2010. Last year, pre-tax profits dropped to £12m from £26m.

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