Archive of all Associated British Foods articles – Page 9
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ABF innovator Garry Weston dies at 74
Former chairman of Associated British Foods and a member of one of grocery's most famous dynasties, Garry Weston has died, aged 74. He leaves two sons in the business: George, ABF deputy chairman and chief executive of Allied Bakeries, and Garth,...
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ANGLIA GROWS IN EDIBLE OILS
Edible oil producer Anglia Oils has acquired Rowallan Creameries from Associated British Foods in a move bringing it into every sector of edible oils. The deal the biggest in Hull based Anglia's history is expected to increase turnover from...
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Ireland's battle at the checkouts: Tesco: The Irish Experien
Tesco moved into the Irish market three years ago, buying the 75-store Quinnsworth and Crazy Prices chain from Associated British Foods for I£630m, a price some in the trade regarded as high. Since then the company has invested another I£200m in...
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Suppliers: ABF hit by tough market
Associated British Foods is planning to expand internationally according to chief executive Peter Jackson, who said "there is no bigger priority than looking for the right acquisition". His comments came as the group announced a drop in pretax...