ABF bakery arm future at risk if Hovis deal fails, UK watchdog says
The UK’s competition watchdog has provisionally cleared Associated British Foods’ move to acquire bread rival Hovis, stating the buyer’s own…
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ABF, Hovis ask UK regulator to fast-track takeover review
Associated British Foods and Hovis’ have asked the UK’s competition watchdog to accelerate the review process of their proposed merger.…
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Food M&A set for health kick in 2026
Protein and fibre are expected to be among the main catalysts for M&A in the global food industry in 2026…
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Gut health, GLP-1 and AI – the issues shaping ingredients and NPD
From rising consumer interest in gut health and the increasing use of GLP-1 drugs, to ethical sourcing and AI-driven reformulation,…
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“Maybe it’s time to do something different” – ABF split could prove positive for food interests
Associated British Foods may recently have gone some way to answer the persistent questions it has faced about its future…
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Associated British Foods mulls grocery, Primark separation
Associated British Foods is reviewing the make-up of the UK group, a move that could see the company separate its…
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Tomorrow: Mars, ABF, Greencore to feature at Next Generation Ingredients conference
Executives from Mars, Associated British Foods and Greencore are to feature at the Next Generation Ingredients conference in London this…
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ABF ups stake in UK-based ready-meals business Cook
Associated British Foods (ABF) has increased its holding in UK-based ready-meals business Cook. Cook confirmed via a statement that ABF…
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Hovis CEO Jon Jenkins to leave UK baker
Hovis CEO Jon Jenkins is stepping down after three years in the lead role at the UK bakery business. Jenkins…
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“This is a merger out of distress, not progression” – can ABF-Hovis deal bolster UK bread businesses?
Leaf through at least the last ten years of Associated British Foods’ annual reports and it’s clear the UK bread…