ABF renames UK bread arm after clinching Hovis deal
Associated British Foods has rebranded its UK bread division as Hovis Bakeries after completing the acquisition of rival baker Hovis…
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Sugar woes sour ABF shares
Shares in Associated British Foods fell today (1 June) after the UK group said its sugar business had been hit…
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UK watchdog clears ABF’s deal to buy bread rival Hovis
The UK’s competition authority has given its approval to Associated British Foods’ acquisition of rival baker Hovis. The decision, announced…
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ABF snaps up NZ’s Abe’s Bagels
Associated British Foods has acquired New Zealand bagel maker Abe’s Bagels through its regional subsidiary George Weston Foods. Financial terms…
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“This is quite a big day for us” – key takeaways as ABF splits food from Primark
The big moves keep coming from Associated British Foods, now with the much-contemplated spin-off of its food assets and clothes…
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ABF to split food assets from retail arm Primark
Associated British Foods is pressing ahead with plans to separate Primark from its food operations. The decision follows a review ABF…
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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,…
