CMA Approves ABF and Hovis’s Request to Move Directly to Phase 2 of Merger Investigation
The CMA has accepted the joint request following an unexpected trading update from ABF. This update has resulted in a downward revision of their anticipated...
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Yorkshire Bakery Business Acquired from EG Group
Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd was previously owned by EG Group, which acquired the firm in 2021. In a statement announcing the transaction, Cooplands highlighted...
Hovis Launches New Cob Range in the Sourdough Market
Hovis has launched two exciting new products: the ‘White Sourdough Cob’ and the ‘Seeded Sourdough Cob.’ These loaves, packaged in 450g units, will retail for...
Panelto Foods Invests €7 Million in New Bread Production Line at Longford Facility
Panelto Foods is making a substantial investment of €7m ($8.2m) to install an additional bread production line at its operational facility in Longford, Ireland. Since...
Roberts Bakery Suggests Closure, Endangering 38 Jobs
Roberts Bakery has announced a significant shift in its operations at the Derbyshire site, which specializes in the production of specialty breads and morning goods....
Wrexham Lager Debuts in Canada
Wrexham Lager has recently expanded its presence in North America by partnering with British Columbia Liquor Store and the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, two...
Ukraine Secures Food Agreement with EU
The EU and Ukraine have finalized a significant long-term trade agreement. This pact, prominently focused on food and agriculture, aims to liberalize Ukraine’s agrifood exports...
Major Dutch Grocer Jumbo Ends Partnership with Bake Five as Bread Supplier
Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has decided to terminate its long-standing contract with bread supplier Bake Five, aiming primarily to reduce purchasing costs. This change will...
Regulator Approves Sale of The Famous Grouse
The recent acquisition deal, initially announced in September 2024, saw William Grant & Sons commit to purchasing The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt Scotch Whisky...
Puratos Expands Buckingham Facility for Local Production of Fillings, Patisserie Glazes, and Sourdough
Puratos UK is implementing an expansion plan to relocate its production of fillings and sourdough from the Simonswood site to a consolidated facility. This new...