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 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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Ex-Hovis boss joins UK rival Jacksons
Jon Jenkins, the former chief of UK-based bakery business Hovis, has been hired by local rival Jacksons Bakery. Jenkins will…
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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…
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ABF snaps up Hovis despite sales, profit pressures in UK bread
Associated British Foods (ABF) is to acquire the Hovis bread business from UK headquartered private-equity firm Endless. ABF confirmed the…
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Allied Bakeries owner ABF confirms talks with Hovis backer Endless
Associated British Foods (ABF) is in discussions with private-equity firm Endless as the manufacturer weighs up the future of UK…
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Hovis signs partnership deal with Modern Baker
UK bread processor Hovis has signed a new three-year licensing agreement with the better-for-you baked goods manufacturer Modern Baker. Both…
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Hovis brings in ex-Allied boss Jon Jenkins as CEO
UK breadmaker Hovis has appointed Jon Jenkins, a former senior executive at rival Associated British Foods, as its new CEO.…
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Hovis announces CEO Nish Kankiwala to step down
UK bread maker Hovis has announced CEO Nish Kankiwala is to leave the role. Kankiwala has been with the firm…