Hovis
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.…
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…
2020 – The year in food industry M&A
As this year has been dominated by Covid-19, it is impossible to examine M&A activity in the global food industry…
UK bakery business Hovis sold to PE firm Endless
UK bread maker Hovis has been acquired by Endless, confirming media speculation the private-equity fund had emerged as the front-runner…
Hovis ‘in advanced talks to sell to PE firm Endless’
Endless, a UK-based private-equity firm, is reportedly in "advanced talks" with the owners of bread maker Hovis to acquire the…
Newlat wants exclusive Hovis talks
Newlat has pulled out of the process to buy Hovis – and will only return to the table if the UK…
Italy’s Newlat lodges bid for UK bakery firm Hovis
Italian food business Newlat tabled a bid to acquire UK bakery company Hovis, which is majority-owned by private-equity firm The Gores…
‘Interest lodged in UK bread maker Hovis’
Around half a dozen potential suitors have reportedly registered their interest in Hovis, the UK bakery business majority-owned by private-equity…
Beyond Covid-19 – will consumer interest in immunity endure?
Covid-19 has pushed immunity claims up the NPD agenda. Andy Coyne asks whether the claims stack up and whether this…
New products – Kalahari branches out into beef crisps; Lactalis adds to hot-cheese push; Lindt vegan chocolate; Conagra’s multiple product launches
This week's new product offerings include a vegan chocolate range from Lindt and a plant-based push from Spanish meat major…